Community
Free
Free
Queue for next UTC slot
Free with every listing
- Listed on Needle Directory with logo, copy, and media
- Discoverable in browse and category views
- Dofollow backlink to your website
Pricing
Launch plans and sponsored ads
One-time prices, no subscription. Spotlight checkout happens in your launch flow.
Launch plans
Every listing gets a dofollow backlink. Spotlight adds a pinned spot and your choice of launch day. Purchase in the launch flow; compare here.
Spotlight Week
Permanent verification skip
Was $39Save $10Now $29
USD · one-time
- Pinned to the top of Needle Directory for 7 days
- Dofollow backlink to your website
- No badge needed - verification skip included
- Priority review queue
- One-time charge - does not auto-renew
Spotlight 14 Days
Permanent verification skip
Was $49Save $10Now $39
USD · one-time
- Pinned to the top of Needle Directory for 14 days
- Dofollow backlink to your website
- No badge needed - verification skip included
- Priority review and support
- One-time charge - does not auto-renew
Spotlight Month
Permanent verification skip
Was $99Save $30Now $69
USD · one-time
- Pinned to the top of Needle Directory for 30 days
- Up to 20× more homepage exposure vs organic browse
- Dofollow backlink to your website
- No badge needed - verification skip included
- Priority review and support
- One-time charge - does not auto-renew
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a paid Needle Search plan to list?
No. Needle Directory is separate from Search. You can list for free on the Community plan.
Is my backlink dofollow?
Yes, on every plan, free or paid. Paid plans buy placement and a skipped badge check, not the link.
What does verification skip mean?
Spotlight plans include skipping automated backlink checks. Community listings can verify with a free badge or buy verification skip during launch.
How do sponsored ads work?
After your listing is live, buy an ad pack from your listing promote page. Ads run for 30 days on the surfaces included in the pack.
What is Directory Reach?
Directory Reach is a done-for-you service: we manually submit your startup URL to curated third-party directories and send a report with live links.
How long until my listing is live?
Listings publish on your scheduled launch date automatically. Spotlight plans let you pick the day and include pinned placement.
Launch your product
Get a dofollow backlink from Needle and in front of founders looking for new tools.
Free listing · paid plans are one-time