Advertise on Stackwave

Reach the people choosing the next AI stack.

120,000+ builders, founders, and operators visit Stackwave each month to discover and compare emerging AI tools. Put your product in front of them at the exact moment of intent.

120K+
Monthly visitors
Founders, PMs & engineers
38%
Return rate
Weekly active researchers
9.2K
Newsletter subs
Opened by AI decision-makers
2:14
Avg. session
High-intent comparison traffic
Placement options

Native, tasteful, high-intent.

Every placement is clearly labeled, never disruptive, and designed to feel like part of the directory — because that's what converts.

Featured Listing

Pinned to the top of a category with a Sponsored badge, gradient border, and priority placement in search results.

Category Takeover

Own an entire category for 30 days — logo lockup, hero banner, and exclusive sidebar across all related pages.

Homepage Banner

Premium slot between hero and grid. Animated, dismissible, and rotated with a max of two advertisers per week.

Newsletter Sponsorship

Native placement in our weekly drop — short copy, one CTA, and tracked clicks from a highly engaged list.

Pricing

Simple tiers. Cancel anytime.

Prices shown in USD are indicative conversions from USD. Final invoices are issued in USD.

Spotlight

Best for indie tools & launches.

$490/ month
  • 1 featured listing
  • Sponsored badge
  • Basic click analytics
  • 30-day commitment
Start with Spotlight
Most popular

Category Pro

Own a category and dominate intent.

$1,900/ month
  • Category takeover (1 vertical)
  • Sidebar + hero banner
  • Newsletter mention
  • Full analytics dashboard
  • Priority support
Claim a category

Launch Partner

Multi-channel campaigns & deep reviews.

Custom
  • Homepage banner
  • Dedicated review article
  • Cross-category placement
  • Quarterly strategy call
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Tell us about your product.

We'll reply within 1 business day with availability, audience fit, and next steps.

Media kit & rate sheet sent on request.