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There is no trial of the paid submission packages, but a free draft listing and matching directory preview is generated instantly before any signup or payment.
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Submit your product to 50-200 directories by hand, with a screenshot for every listing.
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What is Submit by Hand?
Submit by Hand is a marketing tool. A one-time, hand-operated directory submission service that writes a product listing and submits it to 50-200 hand-picked startup, SaaS and AI directories over 2-3 weeks, with a screenshot and login for every submission.
Submit by Hand is a directory submission service built for indie makers, SaaS founders and AI tool builders who want their product listed across startup, SaaS and AI directories without filling out each form themselves. The team writes a complete listing (tagline, short and long descriptions, categories, tags and features) and submits it to a hand-picked set of 50 to 200 directories over 2 to 3 weeks, documenting every submission with a screenshot. The service suits founders launching a new product who want backlinks, early visibility among people actively browsing for tools, and a presence on the kind of lists that AI assistants reference when recommending software. It is pitched as a time-saver rather than a growth guarantee: the value is in the hours saved creating accounts, confirming emails and reshaping copy to fit dozens of different form fields. In practice, a founder pastes their URL to get a free draft listing and a free preview of matching directories in about 20 seconds. After choosing a plan and reviewing the written copy, logo and screenshots, the founder presses start and the team works through the list over the following weeks. A live order report tracks each directory's status, submission date, screenshot, published listing link and the login created on the founder's behalf, with the whole report exportable as a CSV. If a directory turns out to be paid-only or closed, it gets replaced so the full count is still delivered. Compared to doing submissions manually, which the site estimates at 30 to 40 hours of work, or using subscription-based competitors, Submit by Hand positions itself around a one-time fee, hand-checked directories and transparent proof of work. It does not control what any individual directory publishes or how it ranks, and the value depends heavily on how relevant the chosen directories are to a given product.
How do you use Submit by Hand?
1Get a free listing preview
Paste your product's URL on the homepage to generate a draft listing and a free preview of the directories that match your product, in about 20 seconds, with no signup required.
2Review the directory list
Browse the public directories page to see the full list of sites considered for submission, along with their domain rating and categories.
3Choose a plan
Pick the Starter, Growth or Pro package based on how many directories (50, 100 or 200) you want your product submitted to.
4Review and edit your listing copy
After payment, review the tagline, descriptions, categories and tags written for your product, add a logo and screenshots, and remove any directories you are already listed on.5Start submissions and track progress
Press start to begin the 2-3 week submission process and watch your live order report fill in with statuses, screenshots and listing links as each directory goes live.6Export your submission report
Once submissions are complete, export the full report as a CSV, including the login created for each new listing, so you can manage or update them later.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One-time payment with no recurring subscription for the submission package chosenAI
- Every submission is documented with a screenshot plus a login for the new listingAI
- Listing copy (tagline, descriptions, categories, tags) is drafted for you and fully editable before anything goes liveAI
- Free instant preview of a draft listing and matching directories before any paymentAI
- Directories that turn out closed or paid-only are replaced so the agreed count is still deliveredAI
Cons
- No guarantee that any directory approves, publishes quickly, or improves search rankingsAI
- Full delivery takes 2-3 weeks rather than being instantAI
- Only directories offering a free listing option are used, so paid-only or premium placements are excludedAI
- No integrations, API, or automation tooling mentioned for connecting submissions to other marketing workflowsAI
- Service is limited to directory submission and does not cover broader launch tasks like press or social outreachAI
How much does Submit by Hand cost?
Pricing
One-time, no-subscription pricing: $149 for 50 directories, $249 for 100 directories, $399 for 200 directories. All tiers include written listing copy, screenshots, logins and a live exportable report, delivered over 2-3 weeks.
Learn moreSupport
Support is available by email (support@submitbyhand.com), and a dedicated FAQ page covers process timing, guarantees, directory selection and payment questions.
Learn moreFeatures
Writes a complete listing (tagline, descriptions, categories, tags, features), picks matching startup, SaaS and AI directories, submits to 50-200 of them over 2-3 weeks, documents each with a screenshot and login, and provides a live, CSV-exportable report with a replacement guarantee for closed or paid-only directories.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions about Submit by Hand
How much does Submit by Hand cost?
One-time, no-subscription pricing: $149 for 50 directories, $249 for 100 directories, $399 for 200 directories. All tiers include written listing copy, screenshots, logins and a live exportable report, delivered over 2-3 weeks.Does Submit by Hand offer a free trial?
There is no trial of the paid submission packages, but a free draft listing and matching directory preview is generated instantly before any signup or payment.How do you use Submit by Hand?
The walkthrough on this page covers 6 steps: 1. Get a free listing preview 2. Review the directory list 3. Choose a plan 4. Review and edit your listing copy 5. Start submissions and track progress 6. Export your submission report.What platforms does Submit by Hand support?
Submit by Hand is available on Web App.What are the limitations of Submit by Hand?
No guarantee that any directory approves, publishes quickly, or improves search rankings. Full delivery takes 2-3 weeks rather than being instant. Only directories offering a free listing option are used, so paid-only or premium placements are excluded.
