How to launch on indie.deals
Indie products with a deal, discount or offer to promote.
- Free option
- None: Standard $19 after approval (needs their backlink)
- Free-tier wait
- No free tier; review within 96 hours (as stated)
- Badge or link required
- Yes, on $19 Standard
- Cheapest paid option
- $19 Standard
- Dofollow: they say
- Permanent backlink on Pro
- Dofollow: we saw
- Not verified: too few comparable listings to judge
- Audience
- Not published by indie.deals
What it is
indie.deals helps people discover tools and offers from indie makers. There is no free plan: Standard is paid after approval, and Pro publishes instantly.
Who it is best for
Makers with a real offer or discount to feature, who want a permanent backlink and are fine paying once.
How to submit
- Submit your product for review on Standard; you pay only after approval.
- Standard requires an Indie.Deals backlink on your site, validated before review, and review takes up to 96 hours.
- Or pay $49 for Pro to publish immediately with 15 days of featured placement and a permanent backlink.
- Sponsor slots ($99) are limited by date.
Free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $19 after approval | Requires their backlink, manual review within 96 hours, no permanent backlink |
| Pro | $49 | Publish instantly, featured for 15 days, permanent backlink, newsletter and social shoutout |
| Sponsor | $99 | Premium placement across key pages and a review article; limited slots |
Dofollow or nofollow?
indie.deals says Pro includes a "permanent Indie.Deals backlink"; Standard includes "no permanent backlink". The page does not use the word dofollow.
Our check, 2026-09-30: Not verified: too few comparable listings to judge, so we make no claim.
Tips
- Standard's catch is two-sided: you pay $19 and you must link to indie.deals, yet you get no permanent backlink.
- Sponsor slots were booked far ahead on 2026-09-30, so plan on Pro if you need visibility soon.
indie.deals FAQ
Is indie.deals free?
No. Standard costs $19, paid after approval, and requires a backlink to indie.deals.
What does indie.deals Pro include?
For $49: instant publishing, 15 days of featured placement and a permanent backlink.
Alternatives to indie.deals
Sources, checked 2026-09-30
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