# Submit to Startup Fast

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/startup-fast
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/startup-fast.md
- **Directory:** Startup Fast (startupfa.st)
- **Submit URL:** https://startupfa.st
- **DR:** 71
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#113 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Startup listing on startupfa.st with outbound product link; launch directory with category leaderboards

## Quick verdict

Startup launch directory — DR 71, free to submit. Worth it for quick free listings and Strong backlinks; skip if you need tier-one launch traffic.

**Best for:** Founders stacking free startup directories in launch week · Indie and micro-SaaS seeking quick approval and leaderboard visibility

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Most listings go live within several days — Startup Fast emphasizes quick approval compared to heavy editorial queues.
- **Review:** Light editorial review for working product, startup fit, and listing quality. Spam rejected.
- **Common rejections:** Non-functional sites, obvious spam, duplicate listings, or products failing basic quality checks.
- **Reputation:** Medium referral traffic — Strong backlinks and quick listing are often the primary wins.

## Pros

- DR 71 domain with Strong backlink quality on startup listing pages
- Free submission with quick approval timeline
- Category leaderboards add discovery beyond flat directory browse
- Low friction add-on in multi-directory launch week

## Cons

- Medium referral traffic — smaller audience than Product Hunt or BetaList
- Competitive leaderboards limit sustained homepage visibility
- Less investor recognition than tier-one launch platforms
- General startup directory — not B2B buyer review site like G2

## What you need before you submit

- Product name, tagline, and live product URL
- Square logo and at least one screenshot
- Brief description and category selection
- Contact email for listing confirmation
- Launch-day plan to share listing for leaderboard momentum

**Gotchas:**

- Not the same as Startup Fame (startupfa.me) — different domain and tracker row
- Leaderboard placement requires launch-day promotion, not passive submit
- Verify Strong backlink live after approval in Search Console

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Submit via startupfa.st — account may be required to manage listing.
- **Categories:** Startup and SaaS categories — pick the closest fit for leaderboard filters.
- **Anchor text:** Product name on startupfa.st listing page with outbound link to your site.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated startup listing page plus category leaderboard entry on startupfa.st.

## FAQ

### Is Startup Fast free?

Yes — our tracker lists Startup Fast as Free for basic startup submissions.

### How is Startup Fast different from Startup Fame?

Different domains — Startup Fast is startupfa.st with quick approval and leaderboards. Startup Fame is startupfa.me with badge verification and daily rankings.

### Does Startup Fast give dofollow backlinks?

We rate Startup Fast backlinks Strong on indexed startup listing pages — verify your listing URL after approval.

### How long does Startup Fast approval take?

Most listings go live within several days — quicker than heavy editorial directories.

## 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)