What is SubmitSaaS Domain Rating Calculator?

The SubmitSaaS Domain Rating Calculator is a free SEO tool that estimates how much your Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR) will increase when you submit your SaaS or startup to online directories. It pulls from a database of over 700 directories, letting you select specific sites, set your current DR, and see projected backlink growth in real time. The tool focuses on directory submissions as a practical strategy for building backlink profiles and improving search engine authority.

Who it's for

• SaaS founders who need a data-driven way to plan their initial backlink-building strategy without guesswork.
• Startup marketers looking to prioritize high-impact directory submissions that boost Domain Rating efficiently.
• SEO beginners wanting a clear, visual estimate of how directory backlinks affect their site's authority before committing time or money.

Key features

Real-time DR projection

Select directories from a searchable, filterable list of 700+ sites, and the calculator instantly updates your estimated DR. You see the impact of each selection as you build your submission list.

Comprehensive directory database

Browse directories by type (AI, Community, General, Launchpad, Media, Software, Startup, and more), link type (DoFollow or NoFollow), pricing (Free or Conditional Free), and sort by DR or name. Each entry shows the directory's DR, pricing, and link type.

DoFollow and NoFollow filtering

Filter directories by link type to focus on DoFollow submissions that pass link equity and directly boost DR, or include NoFollow links for referral traffic and brand visibility. The calculator accounts for both in its projection.

What stands out

"The tool turns directory submission from a guessing game into a measurable SEO strategy."

Instead of vague advice to "submit to directories," this calculator gives you a concrete number: select a few high-DR directories, and you'll see exactly how much your DR could rise. It also factors in diminishing returns at higher DR levels, so early-stage startups see the most dramatic projections—making it especially useful for new products with low starting authority.

Worth checking out if…

You're launching a SaaS or startup and want a free, no-registration way to estimate how directory submissions can grow your Domain Rating. It's also valuable if you're comparing submission packages or need to justify link-building efforts to stakeholders with a clear, visual projection.