How to submit to AI Directory

aidirectory.comChecked Oct 24, 2026

Best AI Tools Directory — Discover & Compare

  • Listing priceFree, paid upgrades
  • Domain ratingDR 20
  • AccountNot needed
  • Backlink or badgeNot required

AI Directory at a glance

Listing price
Free, paid upgradesFree tier (nofollow, within a week); Standard one-time (dofollow, 24h); Premium one-time (homepage, 6h); prices not shown
Domain rating
DR 20
Account
Not needed
Backlink or badge
Not required
Email confirmation
No
Time to go live
Free: within one week; Standard: within 24 hours; Premium: within 6 hours.

What AI Directory is and who it's for

AI Directory is a discovery platform that aggregates information about AI tools and software from publicly available sources. It tracks over 2,500 AI tools and offers AI-powered search to match users with tools, workflows, and agents. Visitors can browse categories, tags, alternatives, discounts, and news, and write reviews.

AI enthusiasts, developers, marketers, and business owners looking to discover and compare AI tools.

It lists

  • AI tools
  • AI software
  • AI agents
  • AI workflows
  • AI-powered products

How to submit to AI Directory, step by step

Choose the Free tier on the submit page. It lists your tool within one week with a nofollow backlink and no content updates.

  1. Choose a listing tier

    On the submit page, select Free, Standard ($97 one-time), or Premium ($197 one-time).

  2. Fill out the form

    Enter your name, website URL, and a note. No account or email verification is required.

  3. Accept terms

    Check the box to accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

  4. Submit

    Click Submit. Your listing enters the queue for review according to your tier.

  5. Wait for publication

    Free listings go live within one week, Standard within 24 hours, Premium within 6 hours.

What the AI Directory form asks for

FieldLimits and format
Name—
Website URL—
Note—
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy checkboxMust be checked

Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.

AI Directory pricing: free vs paid

OptionPriceWhat you get
FreeFreeListed within one week, direct link, nofollow backlink, no content updates, no featured placement, no priority support
Standard$97 one-timePublished within 24 hours, dofollow backlink, unlimited content updates, priority support
Premium$197 one-timePublished within 6 hours, dofollow backlink, unlimited content updates, priority support, featured on homepage for one month, top placement in listings for one month

Why AI Directory submissions get rejected or stall

  • Submission is not an AI tool or software
  • Website URL is invalid or unreachable
  • Duplicate listing already exists
  • Failure to accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Tips for a listing that gets approved

  • Choose the Standard tier if you want a dofollow backlink and faster publication.
  • Use the Note field to describe your tool's key features and use cases.
  • Upgrade later if you need featured placement or homepage spotlight.
  • The free tier is a good way to test the directory's traffic before paying.

Our take on AI Directory

AI Directory is suitable for any AI tool or software looking for a quick listing with a dofollow backlink. The free tier is slow but costs nothing, while the paid tiers offer faster publication and SEO benefits. Expect a straightforward submission process with no account required.

AI Directory FAQ

How much does it cost to list my AI tool on AI Directory?

There is a free tier, a Standard tier at $97 one-time, and a Premium tier at $197 one-time.

How long does it take to get listed?

Free listings go live within one week, Standard within 24 hours, and Premium within 6 hours.

Does AI Directory provide dofollow backlinks?

The Standard and Premium tiers provide dofollow backlinks. The free tier provides a nofollow backlink.

Do I need an account to submit?

No, you can submit without creating an account. Just fill out the form and accept the terms.

What are the requirements for submission?

Your product must be an AI tool or software. You need to provide a name, website URL, and a note, and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Checked against AI Directory's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: aidirectory.com, aidirectory.com/submit, aidirectory.com/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.

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