LaunchPact

LaunchPact is the ultimate wingman for your Product Hunt launch. It's a pact network that matches you with other founders who are launching around the same date as you, so you can form mutual upvote pacts and actually show up for each other on launch day. No more begging strangers on Discord or hoping your Twitter followers remember. No more awkward DMs asking for upvotes. LaunchPact flips the script by making it a two-way street. You back products you genuinely think are cool, and when those founders back yours, a pact is formed. Boom. You're both locked in to upvote each other, verified by screenshots and AI, so nobody can flake. This isn't some chaotic group chat where people ghost. It's a trust system built on real accountability. The main vibe here is "founders backing founders." You get real momentum on launch day, climb the Product Hunt rankings, and your product doesn't get lost in the noise. Whether you're launching a SaaS tool, an AI app, or a developer utility, LaunchPact is for any founder who's tired of launching alone and wants a crew that has their back. It's free to list your launch, and your first five pacts are included. Help grow the network, spread the word to a founder who'd back your launch, and stop launching solo. LaunchPact is your launch fuel.

Mutual Pacts

This is the core mechanic. When you back a founder's product because you'd genuinely upvote it, and they do the same for yours, a mutual pact is formed. It's not a one-way favor or a random ask. It's a locked-in agreement where both sides have skin in the game. You're not just collecting upvotes from strangers. You're building a crew of founders who actually care about your launch because they're launching too. Once the pact is active, you both know exactly who to show up for on launch day. No awkwardness, no guessing. Just a clean, reciprocal setup that makes everyone feel good about supporting each other.

Verified Upvotes with AI

Flaking is the absolute worst when you're trying to build launch momentum. That's why LaunchPact uses screenshot verification plus AI to confirm that upvotes actually happened. When your pact partner's launch day comes, you head to Product Hunt, upvote them, snap a screenshot, and upload it. The AI checks it in seconds to make sure it's legit. They do the same for you. This keeps everyone honest and builds a reputation system where reliable founders get more pacts. No more wondering if someone actually followed through. The verification makes it so you can trust the process and focus on your own launch.

Smart Reminders

Life gets hectic, especially when you're launching a product. You've got a million things to do, and remembering to upvote a pact partner can slip your mind. LaunchPact has your back with smart reminders that ping you when it's time to show up. You get a nudge right when your pact partner launches, so you never miss the window. The reminders are designed to be helpful, not annoying, and they make sure you don't accidentally leave a fellow founder hanging. It's a simple feature that saves you from the guilt of forgetting and keeps the whole network running smoothly.

Trust System and Reputation

LaunchPact isn't just a one-and-done tool. It's a community where your actions earn you reputation. When you consistently show up, verify your upvotes, and back products you actually like, your reputation grows. This makes other founders more likely to form pacts with you because they know you're reliable. On the flip side, if you flake or game the system, your reputation takes a hit, and fewer people will want to pact with you. It's a self-regulating ecosystem that rewards genuine support and honesty. Over time, you build a network of trusted launch buddies who you can count on again and again.

Solo Founder Launching for the First Time

You've been grinding on your product for months, and now it's time to launch on Product Hunt. But you have zero network and no idea how to get those first upvotes. LaunchPact is perfect for you. You list your launch date, browse other founders in the same boat, and back the ones whose products you actually like. When they back you too, you've got a pact. On launch day, you show up for each other, and suddenly your product has real momentum from people who genuinely think it's cool. No more launching into a void.

Established Founder with a Busy Schedule

You've launched before, but you're swamped with running your business. You don't have time to hunt down upvotes or manage chaotic group chats. LaunchPact streamlines the whole process. You list your launch, back a few products you'd actually upvote, and let the system handle the rest. The smart reminders ping you when it's time to return the favor, and the AI verification keeps everything honest. You get the launch momentum you need without the time drain.

Team Launching a New Product Line

Your team is launching a new feature or a separate product, and you want to make a splash on Product Hunt. You can use LaunchPact to coordinate with other founders in your niche. Back products that complement yours, and form pacts with founders who have overlapping audiences. This creates a network effect where everyone's launches boost each other. It's a strategic way to amplify your reach and get your new product in front of the right people.

Founder in a Niche Community

You're building a product for a specific community, like developers, designers, or AI enthusiasts. LaunchPact helps you connect with other founders in that same niche. You can back each other's launches and build momentum within a targeted audience. The trust system ensures that you're getting upvotes from people who actually care about your space, not random bots or uninterested users. This makes your launch more authentic and more likely to resonate with the Product Hunt community.

How do I form a pact with another founder?

It's simple. First, list your Product Hunt launch on LaunchPact with your product name, link, tagline, and launch date. Then browse the feed of upcoming launches and back the ones you'd genuinely upvote. When you back someone, they get a notification with a link to your product. If they check it out and decide they'd back yours too, they accept the pact. That's it. You're both locked in to upvote each other on launch day. No awkward DMs, no begging.

How does the upvote verification work?

When your pact partner launches, you get a reminder to upvote them on Product Hunt. You go to their page, click the upvote button, and take a screenshot of the confirmation. Then you upload that screenshot to LaunchPact. Our AI scans the image in seconds to verify that the upvote went through. It checks for telltale signs like the upvote count changing or the button being highlighted. If everything checks out, the pact is marked as fulfilled. Your partner does the same for you. This keeps everyone honest and prevents flaking.

Is LaunchPact free to use?

Yes, it's free to list your launch and start browsing other founders. Your first five pacts are included at no cost. This gives you a solid start to build momentum on launch day. If you want to form more pacts or access additional features, there may be premium options available in the future. But for now, you can get started and see real results without spending a dime. The goal is to help founders grow their network and climb the Product Hunt rankings together.

What happens if someone flakes on a pact?

Flaking is bad for everyone, which is why LaunchPact has a trust system. If someone doesn't verify their upvote after you've shown up for them, their reputation takes a hit. Other founders can see their reputation score and may choose not to form pacts with them in the future. The AI verification also makes it hard to fake an upvote. In the rare case of a dispute, the team at LaunchPact can review the evidence. But the system is designed to encourage honesty, so most people follow through because they want to maintain a good reputation in the network.