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Upfynd vs BetaList
BetaList is a showcase of early-stage and pre-launch startups for early adopters. Upfynd is a free directory of software, ranked by community upvotes, where a person reviews every listing. Here is how they differ, from each platform's own pages, checked in November 2026.
- Cost
- UpfyndFree to list and free to claim. No paid way to skip review, and anything paid for on the site is labelled Sponsored and never changes rankings.
- BetaListPaid only: there is no free submission. Three plans, priced at checkout; startups that are not selected are refunded.
- Time to go live
- UpfyndUsually within two working days. The product launches on the day it is approved.
- BetaListAbout 14, 3 or 1 days to be featured, depending on the plan.
- Link to your site
- UpfyndFollowed once a person has reviewed the listing, as a submission or a claim. Unclaimed catalogue entries and social links are nofollow.
- BetaListFollowed, through a redirect that adds tracking tags.
- Human review
- UpfyndYes. A reviewer opens the website, reads the listing and checks for duplicates before it goes live.
- BetaListYes. Every listing is edited by hand, and already well-known startups are declined.
- Ranking
- UpfyndCommunity upvotes, one per person per product, plus reviews from people who use the product.
- BetaListEditorial; there is no voting leaderboard.
- Embeddable badge
- UpfyndYes. A Featured on Upfynd badge, light or dark, with a live upvote count.
- BetaListYes, in colour, grey and dark versions.
| Fact | Upfynd | BetaList |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free to list and free to claim. No paid way to skip review, and anything paid for on the site is labelled Sponsored and never changes rankings. | Paid only: there is no free submission. Three plans, priced at checkout; startups that are not selected are refunded. |
| Time to go live | Usually within two working days. The product launches on the day it is approved. | About 14, 3 or 1 days to be featured, depending on the plan. |
| Link to your site | Followed once a person has reviewed the listing, as a submission or a claim. Unclaimed catalogue entries and social links are nofollow. | Followed, through a redirect that adds tracking tags. |
| Human review | Yes. A reviewer opens the website, reads the listing and checks for duplicates before it goes live. | Yes. Every listing is edited by hand, and already well-known startups are declined. |
| Ranking | Community upvotes, one per person per product, plus reviews from people who use the product. | Editorial; there is no voting leaderboard. |
| Embeddable badge | Yes. A Featured on Upfynd badge, light or dark, with a live upvote count. | Yes, in colour, grey and dark versions. |
When BetaList is the better choice
- Built for pre-launch products: a good place to collect early signups before you have users.
- Hand-edited listings, so the audience trusts what it sees.
When Upfynd is
- You want a permanent, free listing with a followed link, not a one-day race.
- You want a person to check the listing, and no way for anyone to pay for rank.
- You want reviews from people who use the product, and to reply to them.
They are not either-or: you can keep a permanent listing on Upfynd and launch on BetaList too.
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Checked November 2026. Platforms change their terms; if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.