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Directory Submission Cost Calculator
Estimate the real cost of submitting your SaaS to directories. Compare DIY time cost, paid listing fees, and a done-for-you submission service to find the cheapest path.
Campaign size
Average one-time listing or featured fee for paid directories.
Form filling, account creation, uploads, and submit-page friction.
Checking fit, pricing, link type, and submit URL before each submission.
One-time work for description, tagline, screenshots, logo, and categories.
Quick-pick a service package
Cost by Campaign Size
DIY total cost vs service total cost across common directory submission campaign sizes, using your current inputs.
| Campaign | Directories | DIY hours | DIY total | Service total | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 20 Hand-pick the obvious launch sites | 20 | 7.3 hours | $640 | $439 | Service |
60+ Basic backlink campaign | 60 | 18 hours | $1,575 | $574 | Service |
100+ Standard SEO foundation | 100 | 29 hours | $2,600 | $799 | Service |
140+ Full SubmitSaaS-style coverage | 140 | 39 hours | $3,625 | $1,024 | Service |
Cost estimates based on your current calculator inputs
How to Use This Cost Calculator
Start by setting how many directories you actually plan to target, split into free and paid. Most curated SaaS directories are free, with paid placements showing up on commercial directories like G2, Capterra, BetaList Premium, and select launch platforms. A typical 100-directory mix is 80-90 free and 10-20 paid.
Set your average paid listing fee. Cheap paid directories run $20-50, mid-range ones $100-200, and premium directories like G2/Capterra can charge much more depending on the program. Use a realistic blended average across the paid directories you plan to use.
Set your hourly value to whatever your time is actually worth. For founders and operators, this is usually higher than a market rate because every hour spent on submission forms is an hour not spent on product, sales, or content. The calculator multiplies your hours by this value to compute true DIY cost.
Compare DIY total against service total. The break-even number tells you how many directories your campaign needs before paying for a done-for-you submission service is cheaper than doing it yourself. Below break-even, DIY usually wins. Above break-even, the service almost always wins on pure cost - and the calendar-time gap is even bigger.
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Plan the Budget and the Campaign
The calculator gives the estimate. These pages explain how that cost fits into a real directory submission plan.
Skip the Spreadsheet, Save the Hours
We submit your SaaS to 60, 100, or 140+ vetted directories in 48 hours - usually for less than the DIY time cost above.
Basic
Ideal for businesses starting their journey to enhanced online visibility.
Choose $60 package- Submission to 60+ directories
- Guaranteed DR increase from 0 to 10+
- Complete submission report
- Paid directories are not included
- Get valuable backlinks
- Generate organic traffic
- Save over 12 hours of your time
- 48-hour turnaround time
Premium
Our most comprehensive package for maximum visibility and SEO impact.
Choose $140 package- Submission to 140+ directories
- Guaranteed DR increase from 0 to 20+
- Complete submission report
- Paid directories are not included
- Get valuable backlinks
- Generate organic traffic
- Save over 28 hours of your time
- 48-hour turnaround time
Standard
Accelerate your growth and expand your online recognition.
Choose $100 package- Submission to 100+ directories
- Guaranteed DR increase from 0 to 15+
- Complete submission report
- Paid directories are not included
- Get valuable backlinks
- Generate organic traffic
- Save over 20 hours of your time
- 48-hour turnaround time
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