Microlaunch vs Hauntboard
Looking for a Microlaunch alternative? Here is a feature-by-feature breakdown of how Microlaunch compares to Hauntboard, our own launch board, for indie hackers and solo founders.
Microlaunch facts checked 14 Oct 2026. See sources
The Core Difference
Microlaunch ranks by month; Hauntboard uses one-week boards. Every approved Hauntboard launch gets a dofollow link, and its page views and outbound clicks are public.
Free Hauntboard listings show the Hauntboard badge on your site; if the badge is removed, the link switches to nofollow.
Direct Feature Comparison
Pricing, link policy, review times, and the traffic data each platform shows.
| Dimension | Hauntboard | Microlaunch |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Data | Each launch page shows its page views and outbound clicks in public (once per browser per day, known bots filtered) | Shows a site-wide daily visitor count on its homepage. |
| Link Type | Dofollow link for every approved launch; a free listing's link switches to nofollow if the Hauntboard badge is removed | Dofollow (conditional): Microlaunch lists DR64+ do-follow backlinks as a Launch Pro benefit. It doesn't promise one for free launches. |
| Launch Format | Weekly board: one week on the board, and the product page stays up afterwards | Monthly leaderboard, also viewable by week. |
| Review | Human review: about 72 hours on the free tier, within 24 hours with Launch Now | Not published for free launches; Launch Pro lets you pick your launch date. |
| Pricing | Free (next open week, Hauntboard badge required, 30 slots a week) · Launch Now $19 (pick your week, no badge) · Spotlight $49 (pinned top row for the week, 4 a week). One-time payments. | Free launch; Launch Pro $39 (list $49); Launch Plus $79 (list $99). |
1. Traffic Data
Upvotes and comments show interest, but not how many people clicked through to your site. On Microlaunch: Shows a site-wide daily visitor count on its homepage.
On Hauntboard, each launch page shows its page views and outbound clicks in public. Each browser counts once per day, and known bots are filtered out. A ghost meter marks visibility milestones from those counts.
2. Link Policy
Microlaunch: Microlaunch lists DR64+ do-follow backlinks as a Launch Pro benefit. It doesn't promise one for free launches.
On Hauntboard, every approved launch, free or paid, gets a dofollow link. Free Hauntboard listings show the Hauntboard badge on your site; if the badge is removed, the link switches to nofollow.
3. Which One Fits?
Choose Microlaunch if:
- • It's best for: Makers who want longer exposure than a single launch day.
- • Its format suits you: Monthly leaderboard, also viewable by week.
Choose Hauntboard if:
- • You want a week on the board, with a free tier.
- • You want to see your launch's page views and outbound clicks in public.
- • You want a dofollow link and are happy to show the Hauntboard badge (or pay $19 to skip it).
Ready to unghost your product?
Launch your app on Hauntboard. Free launches get human review in about 72 hours, a dofollow link while the Hauntboard badge is on your site, and public page views and outbound clicks.