When comparing Show HN vs BetaList, the Slant community recommends BetaList for most people. In the question“What are the best Alternatives to Producthunt?” BetaList is ranked 2nd while Show HN is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose BetaList is:
BetaList sends out a daily newsletter that includes all latest published submissions.
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Pros
Pro Excellent potential for gaining traction
HN has a large, established community. It's ranked 1,644 worldwide on Alexa, even higher than Product Hunt which is ranked at 3,563. A successful showing there can bring with it a large following.
Pro Anyone can submit, no review process
There are no arbitrary hoops to jump through on HN. Everyone is free to post there as long as you follow the guidelines. The submission are judged simply by the users via votes.
Pro All products get included in a newsletter
BetaList sends out a daily newsletter that includes all latest published submissions.
Pro Helps startups get initial beta testers
Cons
Con Only for closed beta
If your startup has a public registration page, you cannot submit your startup there.
Con On the decline
According to Alexa, BetaList has dropped from its about 35 thousandth place worldwide in January of 2016 to about 60 thousandth place in January 2017.
Con You'll have to wait 2 months to get published unless you pay
Products that qualify and wish to get published for free have to wait about two months in queue.