Be the first thing builders see when they launch.
Every week, hundreds of founders put their product on The Runway and come back to see how it is doing. One sponsor at a time gets the spot at the top of the page they keep checking.
Request a proposal → Custom proposals from Julie, usually within one business day.People who are building right now, and choosing their stack as they go.
- Founders mid-launchShipping AI tools, SaaS, developer tools, apps, agents, and extensions, most of them early and hands-on.
- They come backBuilders return to check votes, share their page, and see who else launched that week.
- Found by search and by AIThe Runway is built to be read and cited by answer engines. ChatGPT is now one of our top sources of visitors.
Limited inventory, on purpose.
The Runway will never be wall-to-wall ads. Fewer sponsors means every one of them actually gets seen.
Homepage feature
Your product at the top of the LaunchFree.io homepage, the page every builder lands on and returns to.
- One sponsor at a time
- Logo, name, pitch, and link
- Booked by the week or month
Runway Radar
A native sponsor spot in our Tuesday newsletter of the week's launches, written to fit in, not shout.
- One sponsor per issue
- Short write-up with your link
- Pairs well with a homepage week
Custom partnership
Own a category page, sponsor a builder resource, or put together a launch-season package across the site.
- Shaped around your goal
- Multi-week and bundled options
- Tell me what you have in mind
The Runway is growing every week. Your proposal is priced for right now.
A published price would be out of date almost as soon as it went up. Instead, you get a proposal built around your dates and your goal, with the latest traffic numbers included, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Tell me about your product
Send a quick email with what you are promoting, the placement you like, and your timing.
Get your proposal
I reply personally with available dates, current numbers, and pricing for your placement.
Go live
Send your logo and copy, I set it up, and your placement runs on the dates we agreed.
Sponsors buy attention. Never an advantage.
These rules are why builders trust The Runway, and that trust is exactly what makes a placement here worth having.
I started The Runway after hitting paywall after paywall trying to launch my own product. It is free to list and it always will be. Sponsors are how I keep it that way, so I treat every one like a partner, not an ad slot.
If your product helps people build, launch, or grow, I would love to hear about it.
Julie, founder of LaunchFree.io
Good to know
What is the shortest placement you offer?
Homepage features are booked by the week. Longer runs and bundles with the Runway Radar are where sponsors usually see the most value, and I am happy to put those together.
Can I pick my dates?
Yes, based on availability. Because there is only one sponsor at a time, earlier requests get first pick.
Do you guarantee clicks or signups?
No one honestly can. What you get is a prominent, clearly labeled spot in front of an audience of active builders, plus the numbers so you can judge the results for yourself.
Will sponsoring help my own listing?
No. Your listing is free and is treated exactly like every other listing. Sponsorship is kept completely separate from reviews, rankings, and votes.
What kinds of products are a fit?
Tools and services that help people build, launch, and grow: developer tools, AI platforms, hosting, payments, analytics, design, and marketing. If you are unsure, just ask.
Put your product in front of the next 300 launches.
Send a note with what you are promoting and when you would like to run. I will reply personally with dates and a proposal.
Email hello@launchfree.io →