LaunchPact is a founder-matching platform that helps Product Hunt launchers form mutual upvote pacts to boost their launch day rankings.
What is LaunchPact?
LaunchPact connects founders who are launching on Product Hunt around the same date. It takes your Product Hunt launch listing as input and produces a network of verified mutual upvote commitments (pacts) in return. The platform runs as a web app and is built by an independent team (maker not named on the page).
Key Features
- Mutual Pacts — A pact is formed only when both founders back each other's launch, ensuring reciprocal support.
- Verified Upvotes — Upvotes are verified via screenshot upload and AI analysis to confirm they were submitted on Product Hunt.
- Trust System — Founders earn reputation based on their history of honoring pacts; flaking damages trust scores.
- Smart Reminders — Automated notifications remind you to upvote your pact partners on launch day.
- Browse Upcoming Launches — See a feed of upcoming Product Hunt launches with expected upvote counts and the number of backers each has.
- Pact Feed — View a community feed of founders forming pacts and their launch status.
Who is it for?
- Solo founders launching on Product Hunt — they lack an existing network to ask for upvotes and need reliable, reciprocal support.
- Small startup teams — they want to focus on launch execution without spending time begging for upvotes in chaotic Discord or Reddit groups.
- Founders who value accountability — they want a system where upvote exchanges are verified and backed by reputation, not anonymous flaking.
What can you do with LaunchPact?
- List a Product Hunt launch: Enter your launch date, product name, and description to appear in the browse feed.
- Back other launches: Browse the feed and back products you'd genuinely upvote; when they back you in return, a pact is formed.
- Verify upvotes on launch day: Upload a screenshot of each upvote; LaunchPact uses AI to confirm the upvote was submitted on Product Hunt.
- Track your pact dashboard: See expected upvotes, verified upvotes, and your reputation score for each launch.
How does it work?
- Sign up and list your Product Hunt launch date and details.
- Browse other upcoming launches and back the ones you'd genuinely upvote.
- When a founder backs your launch, a mutual pact is created.
- On launch day, you upvote each other's Product Hunt listings and upload a verification screenshot.
- AI checks the screenshot; if verified, the upvote counts toward your pact totals.
Pricing
LaunchPact is freemium. The free tier includes listing your launch and the first 10 pacts per launch at no cost. Pricing for additional pacts or premium features is not specified on the site.
FAQ
Is LaunchPact free?
Yes, you can list a launch and form up to 10 pacts per launch without paying. Additional pacts may require a paid plan, though no dollar amounts are shown on the page.
How are upvotes verified?
After upvoting on Product Hunt, you upload a screenshot of the confirmation. LaunchPact uses AI to verify the screenshot, ensuring the upvote was genuinely submitted.
What happens if someone doesn't upvote?
The trust system tracks reputation — a history of honoring pacts earns trust, while flaking reduces your reputation score, potentially limiting future pact opportunities.
Can I use LaunchPact for a launch that already happened?
No. LaunchPact is designed for upcoming Product Hunt launches. You must list your launch date on the platform before launch day to form pacts.
Do I need a Product Hunt account?
Yes. To upvote others and receive upvotes, you need an active Product Hunt account. LaunchPact only facilitates the pact and verification; upvotes happen on Product Hunt's site.
