AI Tools Lister at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPro $9 one-time: dofollow, 24h review; free = nofollow, scheduled 7+ days ahead
- Account
- Sign up with email or Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Pro listings get priority review by a person, typically within 24 hours. Free and Freemium listings are reviewed as the queue allows, which can take a while.
- Submit at
- aitoolslister.com/submit
What AI Tools Lister is and who it's for
AI Tools Lister is a directory of AI tools and software products, ranked by community votes rather than paid placements. It lists over 428 tools across 46 categories, with makers and developers voting on their favorites. The site features a monthly race for top tools, recently launched products, and a blog.
AI enthusiasts, developers, and decision-makers looking for the best AI tools.
It lists
- SaaS
- apps
- directories
- developer tools
- templates
- boilerplates
- starter kits
- other software products, AI or not
It doesn't take
- agencies or service businesses
- non-software businesses
- adult or sexual products
- resellers of software licence keys or accounts
- anything that sells illegal goods
How to submit to AI Tools Lister, step by step
Sign in and submit your tool for free. Free listings get a nofollow backlink, inclusion in search and categories, a tool detail page, upvotes and bookmarks, and can schedule launch 7+ days in advance.
Sign in
Create an account with email and password or Google sign-in.
Enter tool details
Provide name, URL, category, pricing, and tags.
Add media and socials
Upload a logo, video, screenshots, and social links.
Choose a listing plan
Select Free, Freemium (badge for dofollow), or Pro ($9 one-time).
Pick a launch date
Free and Freemium can schedule 7+ days ahead; Pro can launch same day.
Submit for review
A person reviews your listing. Pro is charged only if accepted.
What the AI Tools Lister form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| required | |
| Tool name | — |
| Tool URL | — |
| Category | — |
| Pricing | — |
| Tags | — |
| Logo | image |
| Video | optional |
| Screenshots | optional |
| Social links | optional |
| Short description | — |
| Long description | — |
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 Lister pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic listing with nofollow link, search & categories, tool detail page, upvotes & bookmarks, schedule launch 7+ days in advance, limited daily launch slots |
| Freemium | Free | Everything in Free, dofollow backlink while badge is on your site, higher visibility in listings, backlink verified periodically |
| Pro | $9 one-time | Everything in Freemium, guaranteed dofollow link (no badge required), priority review within 24 hours, launch same day, featured on homepage for 7 days |
| Spotlight | $12/week (minimum 2 weeks, 4 weeks for $39) | Sponsored card in tool grids on homepage and category pages, and sidebar on tool pages. Labelled 'Sponsored'. |
| Site sponsor | $29/week (minimum 2 weeks, one sponsor per week) | The only banner on the site, under the header on every public page. Labelled 'Sponsored'. |
| Launch Pack | $24 | Pro listing plus 2 weeks of Spotlight |
| Launch Pack+ | $35 | Pro listing plus 4 weeks of Spotlight |
Why AI Tools Lister submissions get rejected or stall
- Listing an agency or service business
- Listing a non-software business
- Listing adult or sexual products
- Listing resellers of software licence keys or accounts
- Listing anything that sells illegal goods
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the Freemium plan to get a dofollow backlink by placing their badge on your site.
- If you need quick approval and a guaranteed dofollow link, pay $9 for Pro.
- Schedule your free listing launch at least 7 days ahead to secure a slot.
- Consider adding Spotlight advertising to boost visibility after your listing goes live.
Our take on AI Tools Lister
AI Tools Lister is a good fit for software products, especially AI tools, that want a directory listing with community voting. Free listings are available but have a nofollow link and slower review; paying $9 for Pro gets you a dofollow link, 24-hour review, and homepage feature. The site has a modest domain rating, so the SEO value may be limited, but it can still drive some traffic and social proof.
AI Tools Lister FAQ
How much does it cost to list my tool on AI Tools Lister?
Free listing is $0 with a nofollow link. Freemium is also free but requires a badge on your site for a dofollow link. Pro is $9 one-time per tool for a guaranteed dofollow link, priority review, and homepage feature.
How long does it take to get approved?
Pro listings are reviewed within 24 hours. Free and Freemium listings are reviewed as the queue allows, which can take a while.
Do I get a dofollow backlink?
Only with Freemium (while badge is on your site) or Pro (guaranteed, no badge required). Free listings get a nofollow link.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need to sign in with email/password or Google.
What are the requirements for listing?
Your product must be software (SaaS, app, directory, developer tool, template, boilerplate, starter kit, etc.). Agencies, service businesses, adult content, and illegal goods are not accepted.
Checked against AI Tools Lister's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: aitoolslister.com, aitoolslister.com/submit, aitoolslister.com/pricing, aitoolslister.com/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
