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How to Use LaunchDB to Launch Your Startup and Get Early Users
Last updated: April 2026
LaunchDB is BigIdeasDB's startup launch platform where founders submit products for visibility, community feedback, and early user acquisition. This guide walks you through submitting your product, optimizing your listing, and maximizing launch impact.
What is LaunchDB
LaunchDB is a launch platform inside BigIdeasDB where founders can submit and showcase their products. It tracks daily launches and gives founders exposure to the BigIdeasDB community of builders, indie hackers, and SaaS enthusiasts.
Unlike Product Hunt where you get one shot, LaunchDB allows you to update your listing as your product evolves. You can share milestones, collect feedback, and build an audience over time.
- Submit your product with description, screenshots, and links
- Get featured alongside other startup launches
- Collect feedback from the builder community
- Track launch metrics and engagement
- Update your listing as your product grows
How to submit your product
Navigate to the LaunchDB section from your BigIdeasDB dashboard. Click Submit Product and fill in your product name, tagline, description, website URL, and category. Add screenshots or a demo video to make your listing stand out.
Write a clear, benefit-focused description. Lead with the problem you solve, not a feature list. Include what makes your product different from existing solutions.
Maximizing your launch impact
Combine your LaunchDB submission with a broader launch strategy. Submit to 30 to 50 startup directories in the same week for backlink building. Share your LaunchDB listing on Twitter, Reddit, and Indie Hackers. Engage with every piece of feedback you receive.
For a complete launch strategy with 80+ directories and a 7-day timeline, read our guide on where to launch your startup in 2026.
FAQ
Is LaunchDB free to use?
Yes. Submitting your product to LaunchDB is free. You do not need a Pro membership to submit a launch.
How is LaunchDB different from Product Hunt?
LaunchDB is integrated with BigIdeasDB's ecosystem of research and validation tools. You can update your listing over time and your product is discoverable alongside market research data. Product Hunt is a one-time launch event.
When should I submit to LaunchDB?
Submit when your product is ready for real users to try. You do not need to be feature-complete, but you should have a working product that solves at least one clear problem.
Related help pages
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How to Submit Your Product on LaunchDB: Free Weekly Launch Platform
Guide to submitting your product on LaunchDB. Get free exposure, collect upvotes, earn badges, and get discovered by the BigIdeasDB community.
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Features
LaunchDB: The Product Hunt Alternative Built for Indie Builders and Solo Founders
Looking for a Product Hunt alternative? LaunchDB is a free weekly launch platform designed for indie hackers, solo developers, and small teams. Launch your product to a community that actually cares about what you built.
