Get your AI tool in front of people who actually build.

Swelldex readers are devs, indie hackers, creators and game makers deciding what to pay for. Featured slots are clearly labeled Sponsored and sit apart from our editorial rankings. Payment never affects a ranking. That's the deal, and it's why the slots are worth something.

Featured · Sponsored

Category Featured

$49/month

A sponsored slot at the top of one category ranking page.

  • Sponsored slot at the top of one category ranking page
  • Labeled 'Featured · Sponsored'
  • Sits above, never inside, the editorial top 5
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Featured · Sponsored

Sitewide Featured

$149/month

A homepage Featured spot plus a sponsored slot on every category the tool fits.

  • Homepage Featured spot
  • Sponsored slot on every category ranking the tool fits
  • Labeled 'Featured · Sponsored'
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Featured · Sponsored

Launch Spotlight

$29 one-time

Pinned at the top of the new releases feed for 7 days.

  • Pinned at the top of the New releases feed for 7 days
  • Labeled 'Sponsored'
  • Our editorial launch coverage stays separate and unpaid
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Coming soon

Newsletter sponsorship

Coming soon

Opens once The Swell Report passes about 1,000 subscribers.

  • Opens once the list passes ~1,000 subscribers
  • Clearly labeled sponsor block
  • Apply now to join the waitlist
🌊 Founding sponsor offer: 50% off the first 3 months for the first 5 makers who sign up. Use code FOUNDING50 at checkout (monthly packages), or tick the box on the form.

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FAQ

How much does a Featured slot on Swelldex cost?

Category Featured is $49/month (a sponsored slot at the top of one category ranking page). Sitewide Featured is $149/month (homepage spot plus every category the tool fits). Launch Spotlight is $29 one-time (pinned at the top of the new releases feed for 7 days). Newsletter sponsorship is coming soon. The first 5 makers who sign up get 50% off their first 3 months.

Can I pay to rank higher on Swelldex?

No. Payment never affects editorial rankings, verdicts or the prices we list. Paid placements are always labeled Sponsored and shown separately from the rankings.

How do I apply to be featured?

Use the 'Apply to be featured' form on swelldex.com/get-featured. We review every tool and reply by email; we can decline tools we wouldn't recommend.