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API HUNT vs Maker Launches

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API HUNT compared with Maker Launches
DetailAPI HUNT logo API HUNTMaker Launches logo Maker Launches
What it doesGateway to over 500 technology APIs with curated resources for developers and decision makers A weekly directory where makers share and rank side projects and indie products
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelFree Not given
PricingNot given Free listing; Paid launch $5; Featured launch $19 (7 days); Top page space $49 (7 days); Category space $19 (7 days); Newsletter space $29 (one issue); Billboard from $5; Multi-site bundle $99 (49 sites); Done-for-you listing $149.99 (49 sites); Additional categories $5; Product review $19; Editoria
Key features
  • In-depth API analytics and performance data
  • Advanced search and filtering options
  • Rigorous API evaluation process
  • Weekly newsletters with API updates
  • Community of 32,000+ developers
  • Filter by industry, functionality, pricing, and ratings
  • Community voting system for ranking launches
  • Permanent searchable pages indexed by Google and AI assistants
  • Free and paid listing options
  • Multi-site distribution to 49 other launch sites
  • Founder profile and story sections
  • Followed links to your website
  • Structured data for search engines
  • AI-powered listing drafting from your website
  • Product review service
  • Editorial founder features
What makes it different
  • Fastest-growing API directory with rigorous curation standards
  • Comprehensive API analytics for informed decision-making
  • Content tailored for technology decision makers
  • Community-driven insights and recommendations
  • Community votes that cannot be bought or sold
  • Permanent pages discoverable by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude
  • Distribution to 49 additional launch sites with automatic updates
  • Paid placements clearly separated from community rankings
  • Made by makers for makers with transparent, non-artificial ranking
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes23
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 −1 (down) since last check7 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)94
Citation Flow (Majestic)2323
Referring domains (Majestic)6418

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