Best of AI at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFree review submit; paid advertising for listed apps
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with GitHub or Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Most are reviewed quickly, and you can track your submission's status at any time from the My Submissions page.
- Submit at
- submit.bestofai.io
What Best of AI is and who it's for
Best of AI is a handpicked directory of AI tools, with over 1000 tools across 143 categories. It includes free, freemium, and paid tools, and organizes them by category, profession, and use case. The site also features a leaderboard, hardware, models, skills, and a journal.
Professionals, developers, designers, writers, marketers, and anyone looking for AI tools for specific jobs or tasks.
It lists
- AI tools
- AI apps
- AI models
- AI hardware
- AI skills
- Free, freemium, and paid tools
How to submit to Best of AI, step by step
Submit your app with a free plan; no payment required. The team reviews it by hand before it goes live.
Start submission
Go to submit.bestofai.io and click 'Submit your app'. No account required to start.
Enter app URL
Drop in your site's URL; the system pulls details automatically once you're signed in.
Provide app details
Fill in name, tagline, description, logo, and a few screenshots. Takes about five minutes.
Pick a plan
Choose a listing plan and pay securely with PayPal. Free plans skip this step entirely.
Sign in or create account
Sign in with GitHub or Google to track your submission's status and complete payment for paid plans.
Get reviewed & listed
The team checks every submission by hand, then your app goes live across the site, newsletter, and GitHub list.
What the Best of AI form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| yourapp.com | URL of your app |
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.
Best of AI pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Permanent listing in directory and category, eligible for Professionals, Recently Added, leaderboard, newsletter, GitHub awesome list, direct-follow backlink |
| Advertise - Monthly | $49.00 / month, one-time | Featured placement for 30 days, priority over standard listings |
| Advertise - Yearly | $399.00 / year, one-time | Featured placement for 12 months, priority over standard listings |
Why Best of AI submissions get rejected or stall
- Not an AI tool
- Duplicate listing
- Incomplete or inaccurate app details
- Low-quality or misleading submission
- Violates directory guidelines
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use a clear, one-sentence tagline that describes what your app does.
- Provide high-quality screenshots and a professional logo to improve approval chances.
- If you want faster visibility, consider advertising after listing to get featured placement.
- Ensure your app is live and functional before submitting.
Our take on Best of AI
Best of AI is a good fit for any AI tool looking for a dofollow backlink and exposure to a large audience of AI enthusiasts. The free listing is generous, and the review process is quick. Paid advertising is available for those who want extra visibility.
Best of AI FAQ
How much does it cost to list on Best of AI?
There is a free listing plan. Paid advertising starts at $49 for 30 days or $399 for a year.
How long does review take?
Most submissions are reviewed quickly, and you can track status on the My Submissions page.
Do I get a dofollow backlink?
Yes, every listing includes a direct-follow backlink to your site.
Do I need an account to submit?
No account is required to start, but you'll need to sign in with GitHub or Google to track your submission and complete payment for paid plans.
What are the requirements for submission?
You need to provide your app's URL, name, tagline, description, logo, and a few screenshots.
Checked against Best of AI's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: bestofai.io, submit.bestofai.io, submit.bestofai.io/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
