LaunchEngine is a launch distribution platform that helps founders submit their products to 74 curated directories and relevant Reddit communities. It reads each community's top posts to match its style, drafts posts accordingly, and uses a Chrome companion to pre-fill submission forms. You review and submit each post manually, keeping your accounts in good standing. The platform also includes an AI chat partner, the Hive, for drafting and planning, and a Creator tier for ongoing social media content and video creation.
What is LaunchEngine?
LaunchEngine is a launch distribution tool that maps your product launch across directories, subreddits, and communities. You input your product URL, and it generates a ranked list of places to submit, drafts posts in each community's style, and pre-fills forms via a browser companion. It runs as a web app with a Chrome extension, and is made by the LaunchEngine team.
Key Features
- Launch Map — Generates a ranked list of 74 directories and matched subreddits based on your product URL.
- Style Matching — Reads top posts from each community to draft posts in that room's actual style, not generic copy.
- Companion Pre-fill — Chrome extension fills name, tagline, links, and screenshots into directory and Reddit forms.
- Manual Review — You review and submit each post; nothing auto-posts, keeping accounts safe from bans.
- The Hive AI — Chat-based assistant that drafts posts, plans launch day, and rewrites drafts for different communities.
- Video Creation — Record yourself with teleprompter, use AI presenter, voiceover, or cloned voice (Creator tier).
- Daily Social Engine — Creator tier drafts daily posts and comments for Reddit, LinkedIn, and more.
Who is it for?
- Indie hackers — Launch a new tool or SaaS to directories and communities without manual research.
- Startup founders — Plan and execute a multi-channel launch day, including Product Hunt and Show HN.
- Content creators — Use the Creator tier to maintain ongoing social presence and create launch videos.
What can you do with LaunchEngine?
- Launch a product: Paste your URL, get a ranked map of directories and subreddits, and submit with pre-filled forms.
- Draft community-specific posts: Ask the Hive to write a Reddit post, a Product Hunt listing, or a Show HN, each in the right voice.
- Create launch videos: Turn a script into a video with your own recording, AI presenter, or voiceover, then post from your phone.
How does LaunchEngine work?
- Paste your product URL to generate a free launch map.
- LaunchEngine reads top posts from each community to draft posts in that style.
- Install the Chrome companion to pre-fill forms as you open them.
- Review each draft and submit manually—no auto-posting.
Pricing
LaunchEngine offers a free tier for mapping and initial submissions. The Creator tier is £29/mo, which includes daily social posts, 15 video credits per month, better community matching, and support for up to three products.
