{
  "id": 16683141,
  "title": "1. CircleSaaS: A free launch directory for Startups, AI and SaaS products. 4 things people got wrong about CircleSaaS when they first saw it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/1-circlesaas-a-free-launch-directory-for-startups-ai-and-saas",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-27T00:57:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Indie Hackers",
    "slug": "indie-hackers",
    "url": "https://www.indiehackers.com/post/4-things-people-got-wrong-about-circlesaas-when-they-first-saw-it-Bk98bDHjwlL9lL2ggqIk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When I first shared CircleSaaS, people read it differently from how I intended. Here are four common misconceptions, and the truths behind them.\n\nFirstly, every startup can claim a free tile on the board. It's a genuine spot with its own dedicated page and link, and there's no card required. The tile doesn't expire, making it a long-term asset for the startup.\n\nSecondly, paying for a spot doesn't guarantee a prime location or additional perks. While a paid tile grants a larger space closer to the center of the board, the benefits are yet to be fully deployed. This is a common misunderstanding, as people assumed that a premium price would bring higher visibility and recognition.\n\nThirdly, listing a startup on CircleSaaS is straightforward and doesn't incur any costs. All that's needed is a logo, a concise description, and a link. Importantly, the listing can be edited at any time without any charge. This simplicity attracts early projects looking to gain visibility.\n\nFourthly, while a tile does provide visibility and a link, it doesn't automatically guarantee visitors, rankings, or customers. Moreover, no directory can promise these outcomes. CircleSaaS is transparent about this, emphasizing that honesty is key. The platform doesn't guarantee any results, just as no other directory could.\n\nLastly, free tiles receive a dofollow link once the CircleSaaS badge is added. Paid tiles also receive a dofollow link, but without the badge. This can be verified using the free link checker. The central idea of the circle design is to showcase everyone simultaneously, rather than rank them based on their position. The platform encourages honesty, as it aims to fix any unclear points for improvement. Startups that haven't listed themselves yet can claim a free tile at circlesaasboard.com.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Every startup can claim a free tile on CircleSaaS board with dedicated page and link.",
    "Paid tile grants larger space closer to center, but benefits not fully deployed yet.",
    "Listing startup on CircleSaaS is free, simple with logo, description, link and editable anytime."
  ],
  "editors_take": "By prioritizing permanent free listings and transparent link structures over guaranteed traffic, the platform shifts the directory model toward long-term visibility rather than paid search engine optimization.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}