AppBoard.pro vs AppSumo
AppSumo sells your software as a deal, usually a lifetime one, on revenue share. AppBoard.pro gets it discovered at full price.
The short version
AppSumo is the better fit when you want a burst of sales and cash now, and you accept selling at a deal price (often a lifetime deal) and sharing revenue. About 10% of applicants are accepted.
AppBoard.pro is the better fit when you want people to find your product at your normal price, with a free listing and no revenue share.
Side by side
| Feature | AppBoard.pro | AppSumo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free to submit and list. Free launches publish in queue order, behind paid ones. Quick Launch goes live at once: $9.99 with 7 days featured, $19.99 with 30 days. One-time, nothing renews. | "Nothing upfront": revenue share, with rates negotiated by category and expected performance. |
| Who gets in | Every product that passes the submission check. | About 10% of applicants are accepted after review. |
| Pricing to customers | Your own price; AppBoard.pro sells nothing to your customers. | Deals, commonly lifetime deals; annual and other structures are possible. |
| Payouts | None: AppBoard.pro does not sell your product. | 60 days after the end of each sales month, matching the refund window. |
| API and AI access | Open MCP server for AI assistants, a free REST API, and the whole catalogue in llms.txt and llms-full.txt. | None mentioned on the pages we checked. |
How they differ
Sales vs discovery
AppSumo is a store: it sells your product to its buyers and keeps a share. AppBoard.pro is a discovery board: people find your product and buy from you directly.
Discounted vs full price
A deal campaign brings customers at a discount, often for life. A listing on AppBoard.pro brings people to your normal pricing page.
When to choose each
Choose AppSumo when
- You want a burst of revenue now
- You accept a lifetime or deep-discount deal
- You can support a large wave of new customers
Choose AppBoard.pro when
- You want discovery at your normal price
- You want a free listing with no revenue share
- You want a launch and a permanent page
Frequently asked questions
Does AppSumo charge to list?
No upfront fee. AppSumo earns a revenue share on sales, negotiated by product category and expected performance.
Can I do both?
Yes. Many makers launch on discovery boards first and run a deal campaign later, if at all.
Facts checked October 31, 2026. Sources:
Launch on AppBoard.pro
Submitting is free, and so is the listing. Rank comes from the community, never from payment.