Effortless Backlinks vs SubmitSaaS
You're comparing directory submission services because you want backlinks without spending 30 hours doing it yourself. That's smart — and both Effortless Backlinks and SubmitSaaS will get the job done.
But the approach, pricing structure, and what you actually get differ in ways that matter when you're choosing where to spend your money. This is an honest, feature-by-feature breakdown to help you decide.
At a glance
| Feature | Effortless Backlinks | SubmitSaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €79 | $60 |
| Max directories | 100 | 140 |
| Delivery time | 30 days | 48 hours |
| Submission method | 100% manual | Automated + human review |
| Dedicated account email | No | Yes |
| Submission report | Yes | Yes |
| Example report | Coming soon | Yes |
| Before/after case studies | Coming soon | Yes |
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Effortless Backlinks | SubmitSaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | €79 — 25 directories | $60 — 60+ directories |
| Mid | €119 — 50 directories | $100 — 100+ directories |
| Top | €179 — 100 directories | $140 — 140+ directories |
SubmitSaaS is cheaper at every tier and covers more directories. At their Premium tier, you get 140 directories for $140 — that's $1 per directory. Our Premium is €179 for 100 directories, roughly €1.79 per directory. If price per directory is your only metric, SubmitSaaS wins.
Prices last verified April 2026.
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See how Effortless Backlinks handles this for you →Where SubmitSaaS wins
Speed
48-hour delivery is the fastest in the market. Period. If you need backlinks indexed this week because you have a launch coming up or an investor demo, SubmitSaaS gets it done faster than anyone.
Price per directory
At $60 for 60+ directories, their per-directory cost is hard to beat. The value proposition is clear: more directories, less money.
Automation with oversight
Their model uses automation tools to handle submissions fast, with a human review step to catch errors. This hybrid approach lets them scale efficiently while maintaining some quality control.
Dedicated email setup
They create a dedicated email address for each client, which keeps your inbox clean and gives you a single place to track all directory-related communications. It's a practical touch.
Social proof and transparency
They have before/after DR case studies on their homepage with real URLs, a public example report in Google Sheets, and an example submission form preview. This kind of transparency builds confidence before you buy.
Where Effortless Backlinks wins
Every submission is manual
We don't use automation tools, scripts, or bots. A real person researches each directory, creates an account, writes a tailored description that fits the directory's audience, and submits your product by hand.
Why does this matter? Automated submissions often use generic descriptions, pick incorrect categories, and skip directories that require manual verification. The result can be lower approval rates and listings that look rushed. Manual submissions take longer but produce higher-quality listings.
Quality over speed
Our 30-day delivery window exists because we take time with each submission. We read the directory's guidelines, match your product to the right category, and write descriptions that fit. Automated tools can fire off 140 submissions in 48 hours, but the listing quality and description accuracy can suffer.
Transparent, straightforward pricing
Our prices are listed clearly on our site — €79, €119, €179. No "was $120, now $60" discount framing, no urgency tactics. The price you see is the price you pay.
Personal attention
We're a focused service, not a high-volume operation. Your product gets individual care, and every submission is treated as if it were our own.
The honest answer
SubmitSaaS is a solid, efficient service — especially if you want speed and volume at a lower price. Their automation + human review model works well for founders who need fast results and are comfortable with automated tools doing the bulk of the work.
Effortless Backlinks is the better choice if you want every single submission handled manually by a real person, with attention to listing quality, description accuracy, and category fit. You'll pay a bit more and wait a bit longer, but every backlink will be placed with care.
Neither service is "better" in absolute terms — they serve different needs.
Which should you choose?
SChoose SubmitSaaS if:
You need backlinks fast (48 hours), want maximum directories per dollar, and are comfortable with automated submissions that are reviewed by humans.
EChoose Effortless Backlinks if:
You want 100% manual submissions by real people, care about listing quality and description accuracy, and prefer a personal experience over a high-volume one.