Behance
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026Behance showcases visual design portfolios — relevant for design tools and agencies with strong UI, not for back-end infrastructure SaaS.
Behance is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a very high domain rating of 94.
- best for
- Launch & referral traffic
- strengths
- Design portfolio exposureVisual discoveryCreative community
- audience
- Designers and creative directors
- fit
- Behance is a good fit for design tools. Audience: Designers and creative directors.
- watch out
- Portfolio platform — needs stunning visuals; weak for non-visual products
- expect
- TrafficLinksSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
behance.net in a new tab.
- 02Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 03Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 04Pick the right category
Choose Design Tools or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 05Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
SEO notes
Topical relevance matters: Design Tools directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
Similar directories
all Behance alternatives →| # | directory | DR | link | price | verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Landbook best for launch & referral traffic · land-book.com | 73 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 122 | Landingfolio best for launch & referral traffic · landingfolio.com | 64 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 126 | Web Designer News best for launch & referral traffic · webdesignernews.com | 59 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 129 | Css Design Awards best for launch & referral traffic · cssdesignawards.com | 80 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 131 | CSS Winner best for launch & referral traffic · csswinner.com | 74 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 136 | Unmatched Style best for launch & referral traffic · unmatchedstyle.com | 62 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
FAQ
Is Behance worth submitting to?
Behance showcases visual design portfolios — relevant for design tools and agencies with strong UI, not for back-end infrastructure SaaS.
Does Behance give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Behance provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is Behance free?
Yes — Behance offers a free way to get listed. Free listings are often reviewed manually, so approval can take from a few days to a few weeks.
What is Behance's domain rating (DR)?
Behance (behance.net) currently has a domain rating of 94 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a very high score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.
What should I watch out for with Behance?
Portfolio platform — needs stunning visuals; weak for non-visual products