Head to head
Product Hunt vs Hacker News (Show HN)
Both are places to submit your product for backlinks and Domain Rating. Here's how they stack up — and why the best answer is usually “both”.
Product Hunt
DR 91- Category
- Launch
- Cost
- Free tier
- Homepage
- producthunt.com
The classic launch. Schedule your day and rally upvotes early.
Hacker News (Show HN)
DR 92- Category
- Community
- Cost
- Free tier
- Homepage
- news.ycombinator.com
Post as 'Show HN: <name> — <tagline>'.
The verdict
Product Hunt or Hacker News (Show HN)?
Hacker News (Show HN) has the higher Domain Rating (92 vs 91), so its backlink carries a bit more weight. They serve different niches (Product Hunt is launch, Hacker News (Show HN) is community), so they reach different people. For launches, this isn't really an either/or: each listing is a separate backlink and a separate audience, so the honest answer is submit to both. The only reason people pick one is the time it takes to fill two forms — which is exactly what LaunchPass removes.
FAQ
Product Hunt vs Hacker News (Show HN), answered
Should I submit to both Product Hunt and Hacker News (Show HN)?
Yes. Each is a separate backlink and audience, so submitting to both maximises reach and Domain Rating. LaunchPass fills both forms from one saved product, so there's no extra effort.
Which has the higher Domain Rating, Product Hunt or Hacker News (Show HN)?
Hacker News (Show HN), at DR 92 versus 91 (indicative values).
Is Product Hunt or Hacker News (Show HN) free to submit to?
Both Product Hunt and Hacker News (Show HN) have a free submission option.
DR values are indicative and shown to help you prioritise; they are not live measurements.