AI Tools Capital at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFree $0 (24h review); Featured $49 badge+boost; Premium $129 editorial review
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Typically reviewed within 24 hours.
- Submit at
- aitoolscapital.com/submit-tool/
What AI Tools Capital is and who it's for
AI Tools Capital is a directory and live leaderboard for AI tools. It runs The Capital, a weekly competition where founders enter their tools, the community votes, and the top three are featured on the homepage podium every Monday. The site also offers categories, guides, comparisons, and promotion plans for AI startups.
AI founders, builders, marketers, and enthusiasts looking for new AI tools.
It lists
- AI tools
- AI startups
- AI/ML focused products
- SaaS with AI features
It doesn't take
- Non-AI tools
- Tools not publicly accessible
How to submit to AI Tools Capital, step by step
Submit your tool for free and get a standard tool page and directory listing. Free submissions are eligible for The Capital competition.
Go to the submit page
Visit https://aitoolscapital.com/submit-tool/ and fill out the submission form.
Enter your information
Provide your name and email address.
Enter tool details
Add the tool name, website URL, optional logo, category, and pricing model.
Describe your tool
Explain why it should be reviewed (minimum 10 characters) and optionally what makes it special.
Choose a plan
Select Free ($0, 24h review), Featured ($49, badge + boost), or Premium ($129, editorial review).
Submit for review
Click 'Submit Tool for Review'. You'll receive an email confirmation and the tool is reviewed within 24 hours.
What the AI Tools Capital form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Your Name | Required |
| Your Email | Required |
| Logo | Optional, square PNG/JPG/WEBP/SVG, max 3 MB |
| Tool Name | Required |
| Tool Website | Required, URL |
| Category | Select from predefined categories |
| Pricing Model | Free, Freemium, Paid, Enterprise |
| Why should we review it? | Required, minimum 10 characters, max 500 |
| What makes it special? | Optional, max 500 |
| Referred by | Optional, search for founder/tool |
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 Tools Capital pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Standard tool page, directory listing, eligible for The Capital |
| Article Placement | $19 one-time | Everything in Free, contextual mention in a relevant article, dofollow backlink from dedicated tool page, featured badge, faster visibility |
| Featured | $49 one-time | Everything in Article Placement, priority placement in categories, highlighted visibility on leaderboard pages, featured placement on homepage, included in weekly founder email |
| Premium | $129 one-time | Everything in Featured, dedicated editorial review, Founder Spotlight article, homepage feature placement, social promotion, premium platform-wide visibility |
Why AI Tools Capital submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool is not publicly accessible
- Tool is not AI/ML focused
- Duplicate submissions are ignored
- Incomplete form or missing required fields
- Category not selected
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the Auto-fill feature: paste your tool's website URL and the form will pre-fill name, category, and description.
- Enter The Capital competition immediately after submitting—your tool joins that week's leaderboard with no waiting.
- If you want a dofollow backlink, upgrade to Article Placement ($19) or higher; free listings may not have dofollow links.
- Submit early in the week to maximize voting time in The Capital.
Our take on AI Tools Capital
AI Tools Capital is worth submitting to for any AI tool or startup, especially if you want to participate in The Capital competition. Free submission is quick and gets you a listing and leaderboard entry. Paid tiers offer permanent placements and dofollow links, but the free tier is a solid start.
AI Tools Capital FAQ
How much does it cost to list my AI tool?
Free submission is $0. Paid tiers: Article Placement $19 one-time, Featured $49 one-time, Premium $129 one-time.
How long does review take?
Typically within 24 hours for free and featured submissions. Premium may take a few days due to editorial work.
Do I get a dofollow backlink?
Only with Article Placement ($19) or higher. Free listings do not include a dofollow backlink.
Do I need an account to submit?
No account is required. You just fill out the form with your name and email.
What are the requirements for submission?
Tool must be publicly accessible and AI/ML focused. Duplicate submissions are ignored.
Checked against AI Tools Capital's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: aitoolscapital.com, aitoolscapital.com/submit-tool/, aitoolscapital.com/promote-ai-tool/, aitoolscapital.com/promote/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
