Stackdrop at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFeatured/verified listing $49/month
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Free listings: no stated review time. Featured listings: review within 48 hours.
- Submit at
- getstackdrop.com/submit
What Stackdrop is and who it's for
Stackdrop is a directory of AI tools for builders, focused on vibe coding, app builders, agents, dev tools, deploy & backend, and design to code. It lists 192 AI tools and adds new drops regularly. The site also offers a launch checklist, comparisons, and a newsletter called The Drop.
Builders and vibe coders looking for AI tools to go from idea to shipped app.
It lists
- AI coding & vibe coding tools
- AI app builders
- AI agents
- Dev tools
- Deploy & backend tools
- Design to code tools
- Writing & chat tools
- Image tools
How to submit to Stackdrop, step by step
Submit your tool via the free submission form. Every listing is reviewed by hand and written from what's on your site, with a direct link to you. Free listings stay up as long as your tool is live.
Go to the submit page
Visit https://getstackdrop.com/submit.
Fill in the form
Enter your tool name, website URL, category, description, and your email.
Submit for review
Click 'Submit tool'. No account or email verification required.
Wait for manual review
The Stackdrop team reviews every submission by hand. They only list real, shipped tools.
Listing goes live
If approved, your tool appears in the directory with a direct link. Free listings are checked monthly and hidden if the site doesn't load.
What the Stackdrop form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Tool name | max 100 characters, required |
| Website URL | max 500 characters, required |
| Category | select from 13 categories, required |
| What does it do? | max 2000 characters, required |
| Your email | max 255 characters, required |
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.
Stackdrop pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Hand-reviewed listing with direct link, stays up while tool is live |
| Stackdrop Featured | $49/month | One pinned week in New Drops labeled Sponsored, one mention in The Drop newsletter, a spot in your tool's category labeled Sponsored, review within 48 hours |
| Launch Kit | $49 one-time | Short captioned demo video, 5 annotated screenshots, 3 social images, made from real captures of your tool |
Why Stackdrop submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool is not real or not shipped
- Official site doesn't load or product no longer offered (free listings hidden after monthly check)
- Listing doesn't pass review (for Featured, you get one chance to fix and resubmit)
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Choose the most specific category for your tool to appear in relevant browsing.
- Write a clear, concise description of what your tool does, as the team writes the listing from your site.
- If you're launching, consider Featured for a pinned week in New Drops and a newsletter mention.
- Add the optional 'Listed on Stackdrop' badge to your site for extra visibility.
Our take on Stackdrop
Stackdrop is worth submitting to if you have an AI tool for builders, especially in vibe coding, app building, or dev tools. For $49/month you can get featured placement and faster review.
Stackdrop FAQ
Is Stackdrop free?
Yes, browsing and listing a tool are free. Featured placement costs $49/month.
How long does it take to get listed?
Free listings have no stated review time. Featured listings are reviewed within 48 hours.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit without creating an account.
What are the requirements for a free listing?
Your tool must be real and shipped. The team reviews every submission by hand and writes the listing from your site. Free listings are checked monthly and hidden if your site doesn't load.
Checked against Stackdrop's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: getstackdrop.com, getstackdrop.com/submit, getstackdrop.com/featured. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
