# Submit to Index by Dodo Payments

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/index-by-dodo-payments
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/index-by-dodo-payments.md
- **Directory:** Index by Dodo Payments (index.dodopayments.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://index.dodopayments.com
- **DR:** 77
- **Pricing:** Freemium
- **Category:** General Directory (#85 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Startup and tool listings on index.dodopayments.com with outbound website links; curated indie SaaS index

## Quick verdict

Strong General Directory pick — #85 of 276, DR 77, free tier with paid upgrade options. Worth it for indie SaaS and tools in the Dodo index; skip if you need enterprise buyer review traffic.

**Best for:** Indie SaaS, micro-SaaS, and developer tools seeking curated startup index placement · Founders already in the indie hacker ecosystem around Dodo Payments

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Submissions often publish within days after curatorial review for fit and completeness.
- **Review:** Light editorial curation for indie SaaS, tools, and startups — spam and incomplete profiles rejected.
- **Common rejections:** Empty landing pages, non-software products, duplicate listings, or submissions with no clear product to try.
- **Reputation:** Curated indie index — enterprise B2B with heavy sales motion may fit better on G2 or Capterra.

## Pros

- DR 77 domain with Strong backlink on indexed listing page
- High referral traffic from indie builder and micro-SaaS audience
- Freemium submission — accessible for early-stage founders
- Community alignment with Dodo Payments merchant ecosystem

## Cons

- Smaller audience than Product Hunt or major software directories
- Curatorial fit favors indie and SaaS tools — not all categories
- Less buyer-intent traffic than B2B review marketplaces
- Freemium vs featured tiers may limit visibility on free path

## What you need before you submit

- Product name, tagline, logo, and website URL
- Short description explaining problem solved for indie builders
- Category tags — SaaS, dev tool, AI, productivity, etc.
- Pricing summary — free tier, one-time, or subscription
- Screenshot or demo link showing working product

**Gotchas:**

- Indie index expects shippable products — coming-soon pages may waitlist instead of listing
- Sharp positioning for solo founders and small teams beats enterprise jargon
- Dodo Payments merchant status is separate from index listing — do not conflate the two flows

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Submit via index.dodopayments.com intake form — account requirements per current Dodo Index flow.
- **Categories:** Curated tags for startups, indie tools, and SaaS — must fit index scope.
- **Anchor text:** Product name on listing; primary outbound link is submitted homepage URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated listing on index.dodopayments.com — indexed, crawlable startup index entry.

## FAQ

### Is the Dodo Index free?

Yes — freemium listing tiers exist for qualifying startups and tools. Featured placement may have paid options — check index.dodopayments.com for current terms.

### Do I need to use Dodo Payments to list?

No — the index catalogs indie SaaS and tools independently. Dodo Payments is the payments product; the index is a separate discovery surface at index.dodopayments.com.

### Who should submit to the Dodo Index?

Indie SaaS, micro-SaaS, and builder-focused tools with live products. Enterprise vendors targeting G2-style buyer research may see limited ROI.

### Does the Dodo Index give dofollow backlinks?

Listing pages include crawlable website links on DR 77 index.dodopayments.com. We rate backlink quality Strong — indie-audience referral traffic plus SEO citation.

## Related

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