Professional proof-of-work network vs daily launch leaderboard
Peerlist helps builders showcase work, launch projects, find jobs, and connect with peers. RaceToShip focuses on product launches, transparent homepage distribution, earnable boost credits, and repeat maker proof.
Peerlist is broader than a launch board: it is a professional network for tech builders with proof-of-work profiles, verified credentials, custom-domain portfolio hosting, Scroll, jobs, and Launchpad. Launchpad opens every Monday, requires a verified Peerlist profile and a 100% complete project, ranks projects using aggregate signals (upvotes, qualitative comments, views, link visits, traction), randomizes order for the first two days, gives verified profiles higher weight, and rewards winners with newsletter/social exposure and badges. RaceToShip is narrower and more product-launch focused: free organic Discover, transparent 14-day launch window, earnable credits (+2 vote, +5 comment), and optional 50-credit boost.
- Peerlist is best when you want a proof-of-work professional profile, job/networking surface, and Monday project launch.
- RaceToShip is best when you want product-launch distribution, published homepage rules, credits, and a daily shipping loop.
- Peerlist Launchpad requires a verified individual profile and a 100% complete project; company/non-personal profiles can be removed.
- Peerlist ranking is aggregate and weighted; RaceToShip publishes concrete Discover/Boosted values in product docs.
Platform UI
What Peerlist looks like
Homepage screenshot from 2026-05 — useful context before you read the tables.
Decision guide
Which platform fits your goal?
Start here if you only want the practical answer.
Choose RaceToShip
Pick RaceToShip if your main goal is product-launch visibility: submit a product, enter Discover, earn credits by supporting other makers, boost with credits, and build a public maker history across launches.
Choose Peerlist
Pick Peerlist if your main goal is a professional proof-of-work identity: portfolio/profile, verified credentials, custom domain, jobs, networking, Scroll posts, and a weekly Monday Launchpad for projects.
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At a glance
The biggest trade-offs before you dig into the tables.
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Launch cadence
Peerlist Launchpad opens every Monday and the launch continues for a week. RaceToShip is not tied to a weekly cohort; approved products can enter Discover continuously and benefit from a 14-day visibility window.
- 2
Eligibility and ranking
Peerlist requires a verified individual profile and a 100% complete project. Ranking uses upvotes, qualitative comments, views, link visits, traction, and verified-profile weighting; the first two days are randomized for equal exposure.
- 3
Profile purpose
Peerlist profiles are proof-of-work portfolios with verified credentials, articles, integrations, and optional custom domain. RaceToShip profiles are maker launch histories: every ship, votes, comments, streaks, and launch proof in one place.
Comparison table
Platform model
What each platform is primarily built to do.
| Feature | RaceToShip | Peerlist | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Daily product launch leaderboard for makers | Professional network and proof-of-work portfolio for builders | Tie |
| Launch surface | Discover, Boosted strip, Featured | Launchpad every Monday | Tie |
| Broader ecosystem | Products, makers, votes, comments, credits | Profiles, verified credentials, Scroll, jobs, Launchpad | Peerlist |
| Audience | Makers and early product adopters | Tech professionals, designers, developers, builders, hiring teams | Tie |
Comparison table
Launch eligibility and workflow
| Feature | RaceToShip | Peerlist | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who can launch | Makers with a complete RaceToShip profile | Anyone with a verified Peerlist profile | Tie |
| Profile requirement | Photo, bio, X link required before first launch | Valid individual profile with name/photo; not company profile | Tie |
| Project completeness | Product reviewed before approval | Project must be 100% complete with mandatory fields | Tie |
| Launch timing | Launch after approval; ongoing Discover window | Launchpad opens Monday; can schedule for another day/week | Tie |
Comparison table
Pricing and paid features
| Feature | RaceToShip | Peerlist | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch/listing | Free after review | No public launch fee found for Launchpad | Tie |
| Boost / paid visibility | 50 credits for 24h Boosted strip | Peerlist Ads exists; pricing not visible in fetched sources | Tie |
| Custom domain | No custom-domain profile feature | Custom domain flow redirects to Stripe for payment | Peerlist |
| Identity verification | Not required beyond account/profile requirements | Optional paid one-time Stripe Identity verification | Tie |
| Jobs | No job board pricing | First job post free; additional jobs $9/post | Peerlist |
Comparison table
Ranking and distribution
| Feature | RaceToShip | Peerlist | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking formula | Published Discover/Boosted/Featured rules | Aggregate score: upvotes, qualitative comments, views, visits, traction | RaceToShip |
| Early exposure fairness | Launch pool rotation favors fewer recent impressions | First 2 days random order for equal exposure | Tie |
| Verified user weighting | No public verified-user multiplier | Upvotes/feedback by verified profiles carry higher weight | Peerlist |
| Launch window | 14-day visibility window plus long-term merit | Weekly launch continues for a week | Tie |
| Backlinks | Public product/profile pages; no backlink prize claim | Only top 5 projects of the week receive a backlink | Peerlist |
Comparison table
Rewards and incentives
| Feature | RaceToShip | Peerlist | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote/upvote reward | +2 credits for voting on another product | 14+ day streak unlocks Super Upvote (2x weight) | Tie |
| Comment/feedback reward | +5 credits for meaningful comments (>=10 chars) | Thoughtful feedback contributes to streak and ranking quality | Tie |
| Winner rewards | Badges/streaks and product proof | Monthly/weekly email and social feature + product badge | Peerlist |
| Spendable rewards | Credits can fund a 50-credit boost | Streak rewards affect voting power/restoration, not spendable launch currency | RaceToShip |
Comparison table
Profile, jobs, and proof
| Feature | RaceToShip | Peerlist | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile purpose | Maker launch history and community proof | Proof-of-work portfolio and resume replacement | Tie |
| Verified credentials | No workplace/education verification | Workplace, education, bootcamp verification | Peerlist |
| Custom domain | No custom-domain profile | Can host Peerlist profile on a custom domain | Peerlist |
| Hiring | No jobs surface | Jobs and company profiles | Peerlist |
Money
Pricing & costs
Separate free launch mechanics from paid distribution products.
| Item | RaceToShip | Peerlist |
|---|---|---|
| Launchpad launch | Free after approval | No public launch fee found Peerlist requires verified profile + 100% complete project. |
| Boost / ads | 50 credits for 24h Boosted strip | Peerlist Ads announced; pricing not visible in fetched sources |
| Identity verification | No equivalent paid ID verification | Optional paid one-time Stripe Identity verification Help docs call it chargeable but do not show a specific price. |
| Custom domain profile | Not offered | Available; setup redirects to Stripe for payment |
| Job posts | Not offered | First job post free; additional jobs $9/post |
Incentives
Rewards & points
What users earn, what can be spent, and what is just social proof.
RaceToShip credits
Vote another launch
+2 credits once per product; vote removal is limited to 30 minutes.
Meaningful comment
+5 credits once per product (minimum 10 characters).
Refuel Discover
During the 14-day launch window: +8 visibility for votes, +15 for comments, +20 for a qualified active day.
Spend on boost
-50 credits buys 24h in the 5-slot Boosted strip; rotation runs every 8s when the pool is larger than visible slots.
Peerlist
Streak contributions
Posts, launches, articles, engagement, thoughtful feedback, and upvotes can count toward streaks.
Super Upvote
A 14+ day streak gives your upvote on launched projects 2x weight and adds a profile badge in the supporter widget.
Restore streak
After a 7-day milestone, you can restore up to 2 inactive days within 2 days of the streak breaking.
Launchpad winners
Winners receive special product badges and exposure in Peerlist email/social channels.
Before you commit
Caveats & gotchas
The fine print makers should know before planning a launch.
Peerlist
Launchpad is not open every day
Launchpad opens on Monday every week and launches continue for a week. If you want daily launch cadence, RaceToShip is more direct.
Peerlist
Verified individual profile required
Only individual profiles with valid name/profile picture can launch. Company or non-personal profiles may be removed.
Peerlist
No upvote asking or spam
Peerlist has zero tolerance for spam: unsolicited DMs, oversharing launch links, or asking for upvotes can hurt or remove your launch.
Peerlist
Ranking is aggregate and partly opaque
Peerlist documents ranking inputs, but not exact weights. Verified profiles count more, qualitative comments matter, and early order is randomized.
RaceToShip
Narrower than Peerlist
RaceToShip is a launch platform, not a full professional network. It does not replace Peerlist jobs, verified work history, articles, or custom-domain portfolio features.
Both platforms
Use both when your goal spans identity and launch
Peerlist can be your professional proof-of-work profile; RaceToShip can be your product launch and maker distribution layer.
Deep dive
How the comparison plays out
Short explainers for the parts that usually affect launch planning.
How Peerlist works
Peerlist is a professional network for builders. Your profile aggregates proof of work from projects, open-source, design work, articles, credentials, and collections. It also includes Scroll for sharing work, jobs for hiring/discovery, and Launchpad for weekly project launches.
How Peerlist Launchpad works
Launchpad opens every Monday. To launch, you need a verified Peerlist profile and a 100% complete project. Projects go live to the Peerlist community, collect upvotes and feedback, and are ranked using a broader aggregate score: upvotes, comments, views, link visits, and traction. For the first two days, projects are randomized to give equal exposure.
How RaceToShip is different
RaceToShip focuses on product distribution rather than professional identity. Discover has 50 slots, including 28 merit anchors and 17 launch-pool slots, plus optional Boosted placement. Credits are earned by participating and spent on visibility rather than tied to professional verification.
Pricing: public costs are limited
Peerlist’s launch fee is not shown in the fetched public docs. Some paid pieces exist: identity verification is chargeable through Stripe, custom domain setup redirects to Stripe, job posting is first free then $9/post, and Peerlist Ads has been announced. RaceToShip has a simple visible unit for launch visibility: 50 credits for a 24-hour Boosted strip.
Recommended strategy: profile on Peerlist, launch habit on RaceToShip
Use Peerlist as your professional home base: proof of work, verified credentials, jobs, and weekly Launchpad. Use RaceToShip for repeated product launches, transparent homepage distribution, community credits, and public maker momentum across every ship.
References
Sources
Used to keep pricing, policies, and platform mechanics grounded.
- Peerlist — Homepage
- Peerlist Help — Launchpad introduction
- Peerlist Help — How to launch
- Peerlist Help — Launchpad FAQ
- Peerlist Help — Launchpad guidelines
- Peerlist Help — Streaks
- Peerlist Help — Identity verification
- Peerlist Help — Job posting
- RaceToShip — Distribution rules
- RaceToShip — Benefits & credits
Questions
FAQ
Concise answers for search visitors and AI agents.
- What is Peerlist?
- Peerlist is a professional network for builders to showcase work, launch projects, find jobs, and connect with peers. It emphasizes proof of work and verified credentials.
- When can I launch on Peerlist Launchpad?
- Peerlist Launchpad opens every Monday. The launch continues for a week, and projects can also be scheduled if you miss Monday.
- Who can launch on Peerlist Launchpad?
- Anyone with a verified Peerlist profile can launch, but the project must be 100% complete and launches must come from individual profiles, not company/non-personal profiles.
- How does Peerlist rank Launchpad projects?
- Peerlist says ranking uses an aggregate score including upvotes, qualitative comments, views, link visits, and traction. Verified profiles have higher weight, and projects are randomized for the first two days.
- Does Peerlist give backlinks?
- Peerlist FAQ says only the top 5 projects of the week are awarded a backlink.
- How is RaceToShip different from Peerlist?
- RaceToShip is focused on product-launch distribution: Discover, Boosted, Featured, votes, comments, credits, and maker launch history. Peerlist is broader: profile, resume, verified credentials, jobs, Scroll, and weekly Launchpad.
- Is Peerlist Launchpad free?
- The fetched public Launchpad docs do not show a launch fee. Peerlist does have paid pieces elsewhere: identity verification is chargeable, custom domain setup uses Stripe, additional job posts cost $9, and Peerlist Ads exists.
- Can I use both Peerlist and RaceToShip?
- Yes. Use Peerlist for professional identity and weekly project launch exposure; use RaceToShip for ongoing product launches, community credits, and transparent daily distribution.
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