12 Fastcompany alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to Fastcompany, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
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)
Ranked alternatives
2 dofollow · 8 free| # | Directory | Category | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Geek WireBest for launch & referral traffic · geekwire.com | Tech / Startups | 86 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 🥈 | BetakitBest for launch & referral traffic · betakit.com | Tech / Startups | 78 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 🥉 | TechCrunchBest for launch & referral traffic · techcrunch.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Paid | TOP PICK |
| 4 | YourstoryBest for launch & referral traffic · yourstory.com | Tech / Startups | 85 | Nofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 5 | e27Best for launch & referral traffic · e27.co | Tech / Startups | 77 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 6 | DiggBest for launch & referral traffic · digg.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 7 | HealthlineBest for launch & referral traffic · healthline.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 Fastcompany
- Fastcompany links are nofollow, so a listing does nothing for your backlink profile — 2 of the 12 alternatives in this list are dofollow.
- 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.
dofollow where Fastcompany is nofollow · same category (Tech / Startups) - 02
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)
dofollow where Fastcompany is nofollow · same category (Tech / Startups) - 03
TechCrunch is tech press — you pitch journalists with a real news hook (funding, launch, pivot), not a directory submission form.
same category (Tech / Startups) - 04
YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems — strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility.
same category (Tech / Startups) - 05
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)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 06
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)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 07
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
same category (Tech / Startups)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Fastcompany?
Geek Wire (DR 86, dofollow, paid) ranks highest among directories similar to Fastcompany. 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 Fastcompany?
Yes — 8 of the 12 alternatives are free: e27, Digg, Healthline, Wired, HuffPost.
Which Fastcompany alternatives give dofollow links?
2 of them: Geek Wire, Betakit. A dofollow link passes authority to your domain; nofollow links still send referral traffic.
Should I still submit to Fastcompany?
Yes. Fastcompany is rated recommended on the leaderboard (#101 of 1001). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.