AppBoard.pro vs StackShare
StackShare is where companies show which developer tools they run. AppBoard.pro is where software of every kind gets launched and found.
The short version
StackShare is the better fit when you build a developer tool and want it seen in the context of the stacks real companies use.
AppBoard.pro is the better fit when your product is any kind of software, developer tool or not, and you want a launch, a ranking and a permanent page.
Side by side
| Feature | AppBoard.pro | StackShare |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Any software: web apps, SaaS, AI tools, mobile apps, APIs. | Technology stacks and the tools in them, mostly for developers. |
| 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. | A community site; its paid Enterprise product was discontinued after FOSSA bought StackShare in 2024. |
| How ranking works | One public score from upvotes, saves, follows, ratings, real click-throughs, invested reputation and freshness. It has no money term: promotion buys featured placement, never rank. | Tools are discovered through the company stacks that use them. |
| 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
Stacks vs launches
StackShare shows tools inside the stacks of the companies that use them. AppBoard.pro gives each product its own launch and ranks it on community activity.
Developers vs everyone
StackShare is for engineering teams. AppBoard.pro covers every category, from developer tools to productivity, design and AI.
When to choose each
Choose StackShare when
- You build a developer tool
- Your users choose tools by what other companies run
- You want to appear in company stacks
Choose AppBoard.pro when
- Your product is not only for developers
- You want a launch and a ranking
- You want AI assistants to query your listing
Frequently asked questions
Is StackShare still running?
Yes. FOSSA acquired StackShare in August 2024 and kept the community site, while the paid Enterprise product was discontinued.
Can a developer tool be on both?
Yes. A StackShare presence and an AppBoard.pro listing serve different audiences.
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.