Directory Submission Cost Calculator
Directory submission costs $60 to $499 with a service in 2026, roughly $1 to $5 per directory, or $0 and 40 to 80 hours if you do 100 directories yourself. Pick how many directories you want and what your time is worth to see which option is cheaper for you.
Most SaaS launches start with 60 to 100.
Used only to value your own time on a DIY round.
At $50 an hour, your time on a DIY round is worth about $2,000 to $4,000, more than a manual service at $165 to $250. Paying a service is the cheaper option.
| Option | Cash cost | Your time | Typical speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself | $0 | 40 to 80 hours (worth $2,000 to $4,000) | 10 to 15 days at a safe pace |
| Part-automated service | $100 | About 30 minutes | About 48 hours to 10 days |
| Manual service | $165 to $250 | About 30 minutes | About 10 days at 7 to 10 a day |
| Premium done-for-you | $300 to $500 | About 30 minutes | Up to 5 weeks |
List My Site covers this round for $169 one-time (100 directories, submitted by hand). See how it works.
How the calculator works
Each estimate multiplies the number of directories by the price per directory that services publish, with each tier's smallest package as the floor. Prices were checked on October 22, 2026.
| Tier | Price per directory | Smallest package | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself | $0 | None | 24 to 48 minutes per directory, at 7 to 10 a day |
| Part-automated service | $1.00 | $60 | SubmitSaaS: $60 for 60, $100 for 100, $140 for 140 submissions. List My Site: $69 for 40 high-authority platforms (negotiable) |
| Manual service | $1.65 to $2.49 | $99 | List My Site: $99 for 60, $169 for 100. LaunchDirectories and AiDirectories: $99 to $249 for 30+ to 100+ |
| Premium done-for-you | $2.99 to $4.99 | $299 | ListingBott: $299 launch price, $499 list price, for 100 listings |
The full vendor-by-vendor comparison, with methods and delivery times, is in 5 best directory submission services and prices. To do it yourself, start with the free list of 130+ directories and check each one with the website authority checker.