Free catalogue card or paid launch entry?
Compare free and paid listing options to find the right placement for your debut.
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Your catalogue entry options
Every debut receives a basic profile card in the Debut Directory, searchable by year and category. The choice is between a free listing or a paid launch—each with different access levels and visibility.
Free listing
A free entry includes a basic profile. Paid sections—founder story, milestones, screenshots, demo video and comparisons—remain locked until you upgrade. Our badge must appear on your website before the entry is published. Your listing enters the free queue, typically appearing about 6-8 weeks out. The link to your website carries nofollow status; free pages receive thin indexing from search engines.
Paid launch
A paid launch ($5) publishes immediately in the week you select, with no badge requirement. Your full profile unlocks at once, with a dofollow link to your website and full search-engine indexing. Optional add-ons expand your reach: skip the queue ($9), featured placement ($19), extra categories, or bundle discounts.
Making the switch
You may upgrade from a free listing to a paid launch at any time. Visit /account/listings to review your current entry and choose your next step.
Questions people ask
- When will my free listing appear?
- Free entries are queued and typically published about 6-8 weeks after submission. Paid launches can go live immediately or on a date you choose.
- What's locked on a free card?
- Your founder story, milestones, screenshots, demo video and product comparisons remain hidden until you upgrade to a paid launch.
- Does search-engine visibility differ?
- Yes. Free listings carry nofollow links and thin page indexing. Paid launches include dofollow links and full indexing by search engines.