12 Betakit alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to Betakit, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
Betakit is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (dofollow listing, paid submission tiers, DR 86 authority)
Ranked alternatives
1 dofollow · 9 free| # | Directory | Category | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Geek WireBest for launch & referral traffic · geekwire.com | Tech / Startups | 86 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 🥈 | TechCrunchBest for launch & referral traffic · techcrunch.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Paid | TOP PICK |
| 🥉 | YourstoryBest for launch & referral traffic · yourstory.com | Tech / Startups | 85 | Nofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 4 | e27Best for launch & referral traffic · e27.co | Tech / Startups | 77 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 5 | DiggBest for launch & referral traffic · digg.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 6 | HealthlineBest for launch & referral traffic · healthline.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 7 | FastcompanyBest for launch & referral traffic · fastcompany.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 8 | WiredBest for launch & referral traffic · wired.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 9 | HuffPostBest for launch & referral traffic · huffpost.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 10 | The VergeBest for launch & referral traffic · theverge.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 11 | The Wall Street JournalBest for launch & referral traffic · wsj.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 12 | EntrepreneurBest for launch & referral traffic · entrepreneur.com | Tech / Startups | 91 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
Why look beyond Betakit
- Betakit is a paid listing; 9 of the 12 alternatives are free.
- Editorial gatekeeping — pitch a story, don’t expect guaranteed placement
- Listings compound: the same product kit (name, tagline, descriptions, logo, screenshots) works across every directory here, so one afternoon covers all of them.
Each alternative, briefly
- 01
GeekWire covers Pacific Northwest and national tech news — regional startup PR and credibility when you have a newsworthy Seattle/tech angle.
higher DR (+8) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 02
TechCrunch is tech press — you pitch journalists with a real news hook (funding, launch, pivot), not a directory submission form.
higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 03
YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems — strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility.
higher DR (+7) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 04
e27 is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (free to submit, DR 87 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · same category (Tech / Startups) - 05
Digg is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 92 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 06
Healthline is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 91 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 07
Fastcompany is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 92 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 08
Wired is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 93 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 09
HuffPost is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 94 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 10
The Verge is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 93 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 11
The Wall Street Journal is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 93 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+14) · same category (Tech / Startups) - 12
Entrepreneur is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 92 authority)
free where Betakit is paid · higher DR (+13) · same category (Tech / Startups)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Betakit?
Geek Wire (DR 86, dofollow, paid) ranks highest among directories similar to Betakit. GeekWire covers Pacific Northwest and national tech news — regional startup PR and credibility when you have a newsworthy Seattle/tech angle.
Are there free alternatives to Betakit?
Yes — 9 of the 12 alternatives are free: e27, Digg, Healthline, Fastcompany, Wired.
Which Betakit alternatives give dofollow links?
1 of them: Geek Wire. A dofollow link passes authority to your domain; nofollow links still send referral traffic.
Should I still submit to Betakit?
Yes. Betakit is rated recommended on the leaderboard (#98 of 1001). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.