LaunchPact

LaunchPact is a pact network designed to solve one of the most painful challenges for founders: getting real, verified upvotes on Product Hunt launch day. Launching a product on Product Hunt alone is brutal. You can build something amazing, but without early momentum, your launch gets lost in the noise. Asking friends and strangers for upvotes feels awkward, and relying on chaotic Discord groups or Reddit threads is unreliable. People flake, there is no accountability, and incredible products go unseen. LaunchPact changes that by matching you with other founders who are launching around the same date as you. You form mutual pacts where you agree to upvote each other on launch day. The process is built on genuine interest. You browse upcoming Product Hunt launches, look at the products, and back the ones you would actually upvote. When another founder backs your product too, a pact is formed. Both sides are locked in to show up for each other. On launch day, you upvote your pact partner, snap a screenshot, and upload it. AI verification checks the screenshot in seconds, ensuring nobody can quietly flake. This creates a trust system where founders back founders, and everyone climbs the Product Hunt rankings together. LaunchPact is for any founder preparing for a Product Hunt launch who wants real momentum, real accountability, and a supportive crew. It is free to list your launch, and the first five pacts are included at no cost. The platform also features a launch checklist, a launch guide, and a blog to help you prepare for your big day. Whether you are launching tomorrow or in a few weeks, LaunchPact gives you the launch fuel you need to shine together.

Mutual Pacts

Mutual pacts are the core of LaunchPact. When you browse the feed of upcoming Product Hunt launches and back a product you genuinely like, that founder receives a notification with a link to your product. If they review your product and decide they would genuinely upvote it too, they accept your back. This creates a mutual pact where both sides are committed to upvoting each other on their respective launch days. This eliminates the awkwardness of asking for upvotes because the interest is genuine on both sides. You are not begging for favors. You are forming a partnership with a founder who believes in your product.

Verified Upvotes

Accountability is everything on launch day. LaunchPact uses a screenshot plus AI verification system to ensure every pact is honored. When your pact partner launches, you receive a reminder. You go to Product Hunt, upvote them, take a screenshot of your upvote, and upload it to LaunchPact. The AI verifies the screenshot in seconds, confirming that the upvote was real. Your partner does the same for you when your launch day comes. This system prevents people from flaking or making empty promises. Every upvote is verified, so you can trust that your pact crew will show up.

Trust System and Reputation

LaunchPact is built on honesty and a reputation system. Every time you honor a pact by providing a verified upvote, you earn positive reputation within the network. If you fail to show up or try to cheat the system, your reputation drops. Founders can see the reputation of potential pact partners before they commit. This creates a community where reliable founders are rewarded and flakers are quickly identified. The trust system encourages everyone to be genuine and follow through on their commitments, making the entire network stronger and more dependable for every launch.

Smart Reminders

Never miss a pact with LaunchPact's smart reminder system. When you form a pact with another founder, LaunchPact automatically tracks both of your launch dates. As the date approaches, you receive timely reminders to upvote your pact partner. The system also notifies you when your partner has upvoted you and when their verification is complete. This removes the mental load of tracking multiple launch dates and ensures you never accidentally forget to show up for a founder who backed you. The reminders are simple, clear, and designed to make the launch day process as smooth as possible.

Solo Founder Launching on Product Hunt for the First Time

A solo founder who has built a product alone often faces the biggest challenge on launch day: no existing network to rally for upvotes. LaunchPact is perfect for this scenario. The founder lists their upcoming launch date, and within days, they are matched with other solo founders or small teams launching around the same time. They form pacts with three to five other founders, each agreeing to upvote the others. On launch day, instead of launching into silence, the founder has a crew of real people ready to upvote and provide that crucial early momentum that catches the attention of the Product Hunt community.

Small Team Wanting to Maximize Launch Day Impact

A small team of two or three people launching a new SaaS product needs every advantage on Product Hunt. They can use LaunchPact to supplement their own team's upvotes. By listing their launch and backing other products they genuinely admire, they form pacts with five or more founders. This multiplies their initial upvote count significantly. The verified upvote system ensures that these are real accounts providing real support, which looks authentic to the Product Hunt algorithm and community. The team can focus on their launch day activities while knowing their pact crew is showing up.

Founder Launching in a Niche Category

A founder launching a product in a very specific niche, such as a developer tool for API testing or an AI platform for the Arab world, may struggle to find relevant supporters in general launch groups. LaunchPact allows them to browse the feed and back only products that genuinely interest them. This attracts other founders in similar or complementary niches. For example, a developer tools founder can form pacts with other developer tools founders. The upvotes come from people who actually understand and appreciate the product, leading to more meaningful engagement and comments on the Product Hunt page, not just empty upvotes.

Serial Founder Building a Launch Network

A serial founder who launches products regularly can use LaunchPact to build a long-term network of reliable founders. Each successful pact adds to their reputation. Over time, they become a trusted member of the community. When they announce a new launch, they already have a pool of founders who know they will show up and deliver. This reduces the time spent finding launch support for each new product. The founder can focus on building, knowing that LaunchPact provides a consistent and reliable launch crew for every new venture, all backed by verified upvotes and a strong reputation.

How does LaunchPact ensure that upvotes are real and not fake accounts?

LaunchPact uses a two-step verification process. First, when you upvote a pact partner on Product Hunt, you must take a screenshot of the upvote. Second, you upload that screenshot to LaunchPact, where AI verification checks the image in seconds. The AI confirms that the screenshot shows a genuine upvote from a real Product Hunt account. This system prevents users from claiming they upvoted when they did not, and it ensures that every upvote in a pact is a legitimate action from a real account. Combined with the reputation system, this creates a trustworthy environment.

What happens if a founder in my pact does not upvote me on launch day?

If a pact partner fails to upvote you on launch day, you can report them through the platform. LaunchPact will review the situation, including any verification screenshots. The founder who flaked will lose reputation within the network, making it harder for them to form pacts in the future. Serious or repeated violations may result in account suspension. The system is designed to protect honest founders and maintain the integrity of the network. However, because pacts are formed based on genuine mutual interest and backed by verification, instances of flaking are rare.

Is LaunchPact free to use?

Yes, listing your launch on LaunchPact is completely free. You can create your product listing, set your launch date, and appear in the feed of upcoming launches at no cost. Additionally, the first five pacts you form per launch are included for free. This allows you to build a solid launch crew without any upfront investment. If you need more than five pacts for a single launch, there may be additional options available, but the core functionality of finding and forming pacts with up to five founders is free.

Can I use LaunchPact if my Product Hunt launch is not scheduled yet?

Absolutely. You can list your launch on LaunchPact even if you have not set a specific date yet. Simply provide your product name, link, and tagline, and you can update the launch date later. This allows you to start building your network and backing other founders early. When you do set your date, your listing will appear in the feed for founders launching around that time. Starting early gives you more time to browse products, form genuine pacts, and build a reputation before your own launch day arrives.