Free
$0/forever
Add a small badge to your site. Once verified, your listing goes live, free forever.
- Public listing in our directory
- Auto-approved once badge is verified
- "Listed on CompassPad" badge required
- Not featured on homepage
Launch, get discovered, grow your audience.
List your startup in front of founders, investors, and early adopters. Free to start, upgrade for instant approval and premium visibility.
Standard
$29/one-time
Skip the queue. Get instant approval, 7 days on the homepage, and link your resources directly from your listing.
- Instant approval, no badge needed
- Featured on homepage for 7 days
- Up to 3 resource links on your listing
- Permanent listing
Premium
$99/one-time
Maximum visibility: 30 days featured, premium badge, priority placement, and highlighted styling.
- 30 days featured on homepage
- Premium badge & highlighted card
- Priority placement in feed
- Up to 3 resource links on your listing
- Instant approval, no badge needed
Built for founders who want early traction
CompassPad connects your product with a growing community of founders, makers, and early adopters actively looking for new tools. Paid listings skip the approval queue and get premium placement where they are seen first.
71Listed startups
1Makers listed
7–30 daysHomepage featured time
Power-up your listing
Already listed? Add extra visibility with one of our add-on packages.
Boost Pack
$19 – $29one-time
Push your listing to the top for 24–48 hours.
- Pushed to top of homepage
- Visible "Boosted" badge
- Expires after 24–48 hours
Rolling Featured
$29/mo
Stay on the homepage every month. Cancel anytime.
- Featured while subscribed
- Featured badge on your listing
- Cancel anytime
Launch Day
$149one-time
Maximum visibility for your launch day.
- Featured spot for 24 hours
- Newsletter mention to our subscribers
- Dedicated social post
- Launch badge on your listing
Compare all plans
Everything at a glance.
| Feature | Free | Standard | Premium | Boost | Monthly | Launch Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $29 | $99 | $19–$29 | $29/mo | $149 |
| Approval | After badge verified | Instant | Instant | — | — | — |
| Featured duration | — | 7 days | 30 days | 24–48 hours | While subscribed | 24 hours |
| Resource links | 0 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Highlighted card | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Priority placement | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Newsletter mention | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Dedicated social post | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Listed on CompassPad" badge?
For free listings, we ask that you place a small badge on your site linking back to CompassPad. Once we verify it is there, your listing is approved automatically. Paid plans skip this requirement entirely.
How long does approval take?
Paid plans are approved instantly. Free listings are approved once the badge is verified, typically within a few hours.
What are resource links?
Paid listings can add up to 3 clickable links on their listing page. Use them for your docs, blog, GitHub, App Store page, or anything else visitors might find useful.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can upgrade from Free to Standard or Premium, or from Standard to Premium at any time from your dashboard. You only pay the difference.
Is the listing permanent?
Yes. All listings are permanent. Featured placement is time-limited (7 or 30 days depending on plan), but your listing stays in the directory.