ToolTrove at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Domain rating
- DR 32
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Cloudflare Turnstile
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Usually within a couple of days.
- Submit at
- tooltrove.net/submit
What ToolTrove is and who it's for
ToolTrove is an independent index of AI tools, searchable and categorized into 13 categories. Every tool is reviewed by a human before publishing, with no dead links or SEO spam. The site lists 4,684 AI tools and offers browsing by category, use case, and recent additions.
People searching for AI tools across categories like productivity, business, image, video, writing, and more.
It lists
- AI tools
- AI assistants
- AI audio tools
- AI business tools
- AI code tools
- AI design tools
- AI education tools
- AI gaming tools
How to submit to ToolTrove, step by step
Submit your tool for free; it will be reviewed by a human, usually within a couple of days. No account is required.
Go to the submit page
Visit https://tooltrove.net/submit. No account or login is required.
Fill in the basics
Enter tool name, website URL, category, your email (never published), one-line description, full description (at least 100 characters), who it is for, what problem it solves, pricing, price note, and platforms.
Add key features
List up to 8 key features, one per line.
Upload media
Upload a logo (PNG/JPG/WebP, up to 5 MB) and at least one screenshot (up to 4; 2 or more for a complete listing). Optionally add a YouTube video URL.
Complete Turnstile and submit
Pass the Cloudflare Turnstile challenge and submit. No email verification is required.
Wait for human review
Your submission is reviewed by a human, usually within a couple of days. If approved, it goes live.
What the ToolTrove form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Tool name | max 100 characters |
| Website URL | — |
| Category | Choose from Assistant, Audio, Business, Code, Design, Education, Gaming, Image, Lifestyle, Other, Productivity, Video, Writing |
| Your email | never published |
| One-line description | max 200 characters |
| Full description | at least 100 characters, max 5000 |
| Who is it for? | optional, max 150 characters |
| What problem does it solve? | optional, max 300 characters |
| Pricing | Free, Freemium, Paid |
| Price note | optional, max 60 characters |
| Platforms | checkbox: Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, API, Browser extension |
| Key features | one per line, up to 8 |
| Logo | PNG/JPG/WebP, up to 5 MB |
| Screenshots | at least one, up to 4; 2 or more for a complete listing |
| Video | optional: YouTube overview or demo URL |
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.
ToolTrove pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Human review, listing in directory, dofollow link if you keep the ToolTrove badge on your site |
| Claim listing | Free | Edit listing, show Verified badge, reply to reviews as owner |
Why ToolTrove submissions get rejected or stall
- Incomplete submission: missing required fields or fewer than 2 screenshots
- Description too short (less than 100 characters or 60+ words)
- Fewer than 3 key features
- Not an AI tool or not fitting any of the 13 categories
- Failure to keep the ToolTrove badge on your site (may result in loss of dofollow link)
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Provide a full description of at least 60 words and 3+ features to help editors review your listing with your own text.
- Add 2 or more screenshots for a complete listing.
- Keep the ToolTrove badge on your site after approval to maintain a followed link.
- Claim your listing after approval to edit it and show a Verified badge.
Our take on ToolTrove
ToolTrove is a good fit for any AI tool founder looking for a free, human-reviewed directory listing. Expect a review within a couple of days and a dofollow link if you keep their badge on your site.
ToolTrove FAQ
How much does it cost to list on ToolTrove?
Listing is free. There is no pay-to-rank.
How long does approval take?
Usually within a couple of days.
Is the link dofollow?
Yes, if you keep the ToolTrove badge on your site after approval, the link to your site becomes a regular followed link.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit without an account. You can claim your listing later to edit it and show a Verified badge.
What are the requirements for a complete listing?
Fill in every field, provide a description of 60+ words, 3+ features, who it is for and what it solves, and add 2 or more screenshots.
Checked against ToolTrove's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: tooltrove.net, tooltrove.net/submit, tooltrove.net/saashunter. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
