Launch plan · B2B SaaS

Where to launch a B2B SaaS product

B2B buyers rarely discover software on launch day. A launch still helps with early users and feedback, but the channels that pay off over time are the ones where buyers compare tools.

  1. 01

    Before launch: early users

    Find a few companies with the problem and learn from them before the public launch.

    • BetaList

      For unreleased or recently launched technology startups; submissions are paid.

      Paid submission

    • r/SaaS

      SaaS founders and operators; ask a specific question rather than post a link.

      Fee not confirmed

  2. 02

    Launch week: attention and conversation

    A public launch gives you a date to rally around and a burst of feedback.

    • Product Hunt

      Free to launch, with launch days starting at 12:01 AM Pacific.

      Free submission

    • Indie Hackers

      Product pages show self-reported revenue; transparent founders get the most attention.

      Free submission

  3. 03

    First month: where buyers compare

    List once the product is live and has its first customers.

    • SaaSHub

      Free for released software with its own domain; waitlists are not accepted.

      Free + paid options

    • AlternativeTo

      Buyers search it for alternatives; betas and invite-only products are declined.

      Free + paid options, paid from $5 priority review

    • G2

      A free profile with basic review collection; paid plans start at $299 a month.

      Free + paid options, paid from $299 a month Starter

    • Capterra

      Now part of G2 Digital Markets; paid placement is pay per click across three sites.

      Free + paid options

  4. 04

    Ongoing: reviews and integrations

    Reviews and integrations keep bringing in buyers who are already evaluating tools.

    • TrustRadius

      A free profile, where profile completeness affects category visibility.

      Free + paid options

    • Slack Marketplace

      Free to list once the app has at least 10 active workspaces.

      Free submission

Before you start

  • Ask your first happy customers for reviews before you pay for any placement.
  • Keep pricing on your site current; every review directory shows it to buyers.

Fees, queues and rules change. Every channel page shows when it was last checked and links to the site's own pages.

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