Ant Directory at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFree queue 180+ days; paid from $9.90 picks launch day
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with Google or GitHub
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Free listings: 180+ days wait at current pace. Paid listings: published the day you want.
- Submit at
- antdirectory.com/submit
What Ant Directory is and who it's for
Ant Directory is a curated directory of tools, with a strong focus on AI and SaaS products. It organizes listings by category and tag, and includes a search function. The directory offers both free and paid listing options, with paid listings getting faster publication and featured placement.
Founders, marketers, and creators looking for tools across categories like AI, productivity, development, design, and marketing.
It lists
- AI tools
- SaaS products
- Productivity apps
- Development tools
- Design tools
- Marketing tools
- Business software
How to submit to Ant Directory, step by step
Submit via the free plan. Free listings are published after a long queue (180+ days at current pace) and may be rejected due to limited free slots.
Sign in
Click Submit and sign in with Google or GitHub. No email/password option.
Choose a plan
Select Free, Listing ($9.9), or Featured ($19.9). Paid plans skip the queue.
Fill out the submission form
Provide your product details, category, tags, and description.
Submit for review
Free submissions enter a long queue; paid submissions are published on your chosen date.
Wait for approval
Free listings may take 180+ days; paid listings are published immediately.
Ant Directory pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 dofollow links, permanent link with backlink maintenance, publish on your chosen day, 180+ days wait, may be rejected due to limited free slots, no customer support |
| Listing | $9.9 (discounted from $14.9) | List right now, no waiting; publish whenever you want; >=3 dofollow links; permanent link, no backlink required; premium customer support |
| Featured | $19.9 (discounted from $39.9) | Featured on top of directory for 7 days; list right now, no waiting; publish whenever you want; >=3 dofollow links; permanent link, no backlink required; premium customer support |
Why Ant Directory submissions get rejected or stall
- Free submissions may be rejected due to limited free slots.
- High volume of submissions leads to 180+ days wait for free listings.
- No customer support for free plan, so issues may go unresolved.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Pay for the Listing plan if you need a quick launch; free queue is 180+ days.
- Use the Featured plan to get top placement for 7 days.
- Choose relevant categories and tags to improve discoverability.
- No backlink is required for paid listings.
Our take on Ant Directory
Ant Directory is a good fit for AI and SaaS tools that want a dofollow backlink and can either wait months for a free listing or pay a small fee for immediate publication. The paid plans are affordable and include premium support.
Ant Directory FAQ
How much does it cost to list on Ant Directory?
Free plan costs $0, Listing plan costs $9.9 (discounted from $14.9), Featured plan costs $19.9 (discounted from $39.9).
How long does it take to get approved?
Free listings have a 180+ day wait at current pace. Paid listings are published the day you want.
Do I get a dofollow link?
Yes, all plans include at least 3 dofollow links.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes, you must sign in with Google or GitHub.
Is a backlink required?
No, paid listings do not require a backlink. Free listings include backlink maintenance.
Checked against Ant Directory's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: antdirectory.com, antdirectory.com/pricing, antdirectory.com/tag/advertising. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
