How to submit to ApisList

apislist.comChecked Oct 24, 2026

A hand-checked directory of public APIs: auth type, pricing, and status.

  • Listing priceFree, paid upgrades
  • Domain ratingDR 15
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ApisList at a glance

Listing price
Free, paid upgradesListaify says free or from $29 for priority (unverified)
Domain rating
DR 15
Account
Sign up with email or Google
Backlink or badge
Not required
Time to go live
Standard queue: reviewed within 30 days. Priority review: within 48 hours.

What ApisList is and who it's for

ApisList is a curated directory of public APIs. It lists over 2,000 APIs across 92 categories, each with authentication type, pricing, HTTPS support, CORS support, and live status. The site also offers an API to query its listings.

Developers looking for public APIs to integrate into their projects.

It lists

  • Public APIs
  • APIs with documentation
  • APIs with OpenAPI specs
  • Free and paid APIs
  • APIs in any category

How to submit to ApisList, step by step

Submit your API through the standard queue for free; it will be reviewed within 30 days.

  1. Sign up or sign in

    Create an account with email or Google, or submit without an account (but you won't be able to edit later).

  2. Open the submission form

    Go to apislist.com/api/add and fill in the API details.

  3. Enter API information

    Provide API name, URL, documentation URL, optional OpenAPI spec URL, category, description, authentication type, email, pricing model, HTTPS support, and CORS support.

  4. Choose review speed

    Select the free standard queue (30 days) or pay $29 for priority review (48 hours, sponsored backlink, 30 days featured).

  5. Submit for review

    Click 'Add Your API'. Your submission will be reviewed before going live.

What the ApisList form asks for

FieldLimits and format
API Namemax 50 characters, required
API URLmax 255 characters, required
Documentation URLmax 255 characters, required
OpenAPI Specification URLmax 2048 characters, optional
Categoryrequired, select from list
API Descriptionmax 500 characters, required
Authentication Typerequired, select from list
Emailrequired
Pricing Modelrequired, select from list
Support HTTPS?required, select Yes/No/Unknown
CORS Support?required, select Yes/No/Unknown
Review speedradio: Standard queue (Free) or Priority review ($29)

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ApisList pricing: free vs paid

OptionPriceWhat you get
Standard listingFreeReviewed within 30 days
Priority listing$29 one-timeReviewed within 48 hours, sponsored backlink, 30 days featured on category page

Why ApisList submissions get rejected or stall

  • Duplicate listing (API already in directory)
  • Incomplete or inaccurate information
  • Not a public API
  • Low-quality API or documentation

Tips for a listing that gets approved

  • Check if your API is already listed before submitting.
  • Provide an OpenAPI spec URL to enable the API Explorer feature.
  • If you want control over your listing, sign up before submitting.
  • Choose the correct category to improve discoverability.

Our take on ApisList

ApisList is a good fit for any public API, especially those with clear documentation. The free listing takes up to 30 days, but the $29 priority option gets you live in 48 hours with extra visibility.

ApisList FAQ

How much does it cost to list my API on ApisList?

A standard listing is free. Priority review costs $29 one-time and includes a sponsored backlink and 30 days featured on your category page.

How long does it take to get approved?

Standard submissions are reviewed within 30 days. Priority submissions are reviewed within 48 hours.

Do I need an account to submit?

No, you can submit without an account, but you won't be able to modify your listing later. Signing up gives you full control.

What information do I need to provide?

API name, URL, documentation URL, optional OpenAPI spec URL, category, description (max 500 chars), authentication type, email, pricing model, HTTPS support, and CORS support.

Checked against ApisList's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: apislist.com, apislist.com/api/add, apislist.com/apis/price-free, apislist.com/apis/price-unknown. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.

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