Launch catalog / Playbook
Direct2App
Conditional free route directory
Researched from public pages — no submission was run · sources read 2026-09-26. Rules change — recheck the platform's own pages before submitting.
What the free route requires
- Free plan requires a backlink to direct2app.com from your site (badge/link verification offered on the pricing page)
- Free listings sit in a queue — 'reviewed and listed within 30 days'
- Account registration required (email, Google, or GitHub)
Requirements
- SaaS/AI/software product — directory categories span AI, SaaS, dev tools, SEO, marketing, fintech, hosting, etc.
- Free: reciprocal backlink + up to 30-day wait, no support; Pro $7.99 removes the backlink and publishes immediately; Premium $29.99 adds featured placement + badge
- All tiers claim a permanent/lifetime listing
Prepare before opening the form
- Account credentials (or Google/GitHub OAuth)
- Product name, URL, description, icon/logo, category and tag selections
- For free plan: add their backlink/badge to your site before submitting so verification passes
Workflow
- Register or sign in at https://direct2app.com/submit
- Choose Free / Pro / Premium
- Fill product details, categories, and tags
- Free: wait up to ~30 days for review; Pro/Premium: publishes immediately
- Verify the listing appears under /search and its category page
Watch for
- Free tier's 'dofollow' benefit is contingent on keeping the reciprocal backlink live
- 30-day review lag on the free plan — not usable for a timed launch
- Direct 'Visit Website' outbound button is Premium-only; lower tiers link through the item detail page
- Watch for the Domain Rating badge/verify widget requirement — an unverified backlink may stall the listing
What counts as live
The product has a public /item/<slug> page on direct2app.com, searchable and linked from category/tag pages
Not verified
- Exact form fields behind the auth wall
- Whether the free plan's backlink is re-checked periodically
- Review rejection criteria