StarTap vs BetaList: No Queue, No Waiting

At a glance

Feature	StarTap	BetaList
Price	Free. No paid plans and no paid placement.	Free queue, or pay to be featured sooner.
Time to go live	Right away. No queue, no launch date.	After editorial review. The free queue can take weeks or more.
Badge or backlink required	No. Verify with a meta tag or DNS record instead. The Banner is optional and earns ×1.5 stars.	No.
Link to your site	A public project page that links to your site, followed once you verify the domain.	Startup page links to your site.
How long you're visible	Permanent. Your project stays on the leaderboard and its category page.	A feature on the day you're published, then the archive.
How you rank	Stars from taps and automatic Sources. Play any day to climb.	Editorial: you're featured when your slot comes up.
Who can back you	Anyone. Fans tap your Star with no sign-up.	Early adopters sign up for your beta.
Best for	Makers who want a free listing live today and a reason for people to come back.	Pre-launch startups collecting beta signups.

Checked October 2026, when we listed StarTap there. Terms change, so check BetaList for its current rules.

Why makers pick StarTap over BetaList

No waiting room. Your project is live the minute you add it. No review queue, and no fee to skip one.
Not just for betas. Launched, profitable, side project or old favourite: any public site that follows the rules can join.
You control your rank. On BetaList you wait for an editor. On StarTap you tap, buy Sources and invite fans to climb.
It stays fun after day one. The leaderboard keeps moving, so there's always a reason to check back and push your project up.

When BetaList is the better fit

Its audience is early adopters who actively want to try new products, which is great for beta signups.
An editorial feature carries a curated, hand-picked signal.

Best of all: you don't have to choose. StarTap is free and takes a minute, so list here today and keep your BetaList plans.

About BetaList

BetaList features early-stage startups to an audience of early adopters. Submissions go through an editorial review, and the free queue can take weeks or longer; a paid option gets you featured sooner.

About StarTap

StarTap is a free product directory you play like a game. Makers add their website, tap a Star to earn stars, and spend them on Sources that earn more while they're away. Projects rank on a public leaderboard, every project page links to its site, and anyone can tap for a project they like without signing up.

Frequently asked questions

Is StarTap a BetaList alternative?

For getting listed, yes, and without a queue. BetaList is still the better place to collect pre-launch beta signups.

Can I list a product that's already launched?

On StarTap, yes. Any public website that follows the content policy can join, whatever stage it's at.

Should I list on both StarTap and BetaList?

Usually, yes. They don't compete for the same moment. Add your site to StarTap today, it's live in a minute, and keep it there while you wait for or run your BetaList listing.

Is StarTap really free?

Yes. Listing, playing and verifying cost nothing, and there's no paid tier that buys a higher rank. Stars can't be bought.