# Submit to Devpost

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/devpost
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/devpost.md
- **Directory:** Devpost (devpost.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://devpost.com
- **DR:** 88
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Developer Tools (#9 of 27 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — Project and hackathon pages on devpost.com with outbound links; developer showcase UGC

## Quick verdict

Dev hackathon showcase — DR 88, free to submit. Worth it for hackathon entries and open-source demos; skip if you want a one-click SaaS directory form.

**Best for:** Developer tools entering hackathons or publishing technical project showcases · Teams sharing benchmarks, open-source work, or API demos with a dev audience

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Hackathon submissions follow event deadlines. Standalone project pages publish after you complete the project submission flow.
- **Review:** Hackathon organizers and Devpost moderators review submissions for event rules, working demos, and plagiarism.
- **Common rejections:** Broken demos, missing repos, non-technical promo pages, or hackathon rule violations.
- **Reputation:** Weak backlink rating — invest in technical demos and repo links, not directory SEO alone.

## Pros

- DR 88 devpost.com with High referral traffic during active hackathons
- Free project and hackathon submission paths for developers
- Strong fit for API, dev-tool, and open-source launch narratives
- Portfolio pages persist beyond hackathon end dates

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — limited SEO pass-through
- Requires real technical work — not a quick directory listing
- Traffic spikes are event-driven, not steady directory referral
- Non-dev products get poor fit and low engagement

## What you need before you submit

- Devpost account and hackathon registration if entering an event
- Working demo URL, GitHub repo, or video walkthrough
- Project description with technical depth — stack, architecture, benchmarks
- Team member profiles and screenshots or GIFs of the build
- README and setup instructions reviewers can follow

**Gotchas:**

- Drive-by product ads without a build get ignored — ship a demo first
- Hackathon deadlines are hard cutoffs — submit early with buffer time
- Link your repo prominently; judges verify code, not marketing copy

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Devpost account — submit via hackathon page or create a software project at devpost.com.
- **Categories:** Hackathon themes and software tags define fit — pick events matching your dev audience.
- **Anchor text:** Project title on Devpost page; outbound links to demo, repo, and homepage in project body.
- **Link placement:** Project page at devpost.com/software/{slug} or hackathon submission URL — crawlable showcase, not a vendor directory row.

## FAQ

### Is Devpost free?

Yes — hackathon and project submissions are free. Devpost monetizes through event sponsorships, not listing fees.

### Can SaaS list on Devpost without a hackathon?

You can publish software projects on Devpost, but hackathon entries drive the biggest dev traffic spikes. Pair with technical demos either way.

### Does Devpost help SEO?

Project pages include crawlable outbound links on DR 88, but we rate backlink quality Weak — value is dev audience reach, not DR transfer.

### Devpost vs GitHub for dev launches?

Use both — GitHub hosts code; Devpost adds hackathon discovery and portfolio pages that reach event audiences.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Developer Tools directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=developer-tools)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)