Popular AI Tools at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyListing EUR 99; Featured EUR 199; Review EUR 399 (LemonSqueezy checkout)
- Domain rating
- DR 41
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Listing plans go live within 5 business days. Featured plans are prioritized and published within 48 hours. Review plans take 5-7 business days.
- Submit at
- popularaitools.ai/submit-a-tool
What Popular AI Tools is and who it's for
PopularAiTools.ai is a directory of AI tools, MCP servers, skills, agents, commands, hooks, and CLI tools. It lists over 7,900 entries, including 6,969 skills and MCPs and 982 AI tools. The site offers hands-on testing and reviews, with real screenshots and custom infographics for paid review listings.
Developers, AI enthusiasts, and decision makers looking for AI tools, MCP servers, and skills for Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Codex, and Windsurf.
It lists
- AI tools
- MCP servers
- Skills for Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot & more
- Agents
- Commands
- Hooks
- OpenClaw skills
- NanoClaw skills
How to submit to Popular AI Tools, step by step
Choose a plan
Select Listing (€99), Featured (€199), or Review (€399) on the submit page. All are one-time payments.
Complete checkout
Pay via LemonSqueezy checkout. No account creation is required.
Provide your tool details
After payment, you'll be asked for your tool's name, URL, logo, description, and category.
Wait for review
Listing goes live within 5 business days, Featured within 48 hours, Review within 5-7 business days.
Get listed
Your listing appears in the directory with a dofollow backlink from a DR 40+ domain.
What the Popular AI Tools form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Tool name | — |
| URL | — |
| Logo | — |
| Description | — |
| Category | Choose from 17 AI categories |
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.
Popular AI Tools pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | €99 one-time | Permanent listing, do-follow backlink from DR 40+ domain, logo, description, 1 category placement, indexed across 5,000+ pages, visible in site search & sitemap, listed within 5 business days |
| Featured | €199 one-time | Everything in Listing, featured at top of category page, 'Featured' badge, up to 3 category placements, priority indexing within 48 hours, featured placement for 6 months |
| Review | €399 one-time | Everything in Featured, bespoke 3,000+ word hands-on review, 8-10 real screenshots, custom infographic cards, honest expert rating, featured in 50,000+ subscriber newsletter, permanent review page, unlimited category placements |
| Sponsored Listing | €199/month | Featured placement in directory, do-follow backlink, priority placement in search results, highlighted listing badge, monthly performance report |
| Banner Ad | €299/month | Homepage banner placement, category page banner rotation, 100,000+ monthly impressions, click tracking dashboard, A/B test support, do-follow backlink |
| Full Sponsorship | €499/month | Everything in Sponsored Listing and Banner Ad, dedicated review article, newsletter feature (12,000+ subscribers), social media promotion, custom landing page |
Why Popular AI Tools submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool does not meet minimum quality standard (Review plan may be refunded)
- Duplicate listing already exists
- Incomplete or inaccurate information provided
- Tool is not in one of the 17 accepted AI categories
- Failure to pay the one-time fee
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Choose the Review plan if you want a permanent SEO asset with a 3,000+ word review and newsletter feature.
- The do-follow backlink from a DR 40+ domain is included in all plans and is valued at €200-€500 on the open market.
- Featured placement lasts 6 months, but the core listing and backlink remain forever.
- You can update your listing for free anytime by emailing them.
Our take on Popular AI Tools
PopularAiTools.ai is best for AI tool founders who want a permanent do-follow backlink and are willing to pay a one-time fee. The Review plan offers the most value with a hands-on review, screenshots, and newsletter feature. Expect a straightforward paid submission with no free path.
Popular AI Tools FAQ
How much does it cost to list my AI tool on PopularAiTools.ai?
Listing costs €99 one-time, Featured costs €199 one-time, and Review costs €399 one-time. There are also monthly advertising options starting at €199/month.
How long does it take to get listed?
Listing plans go live within 5 business days, Featured plans within 48 hours, and Review plans take 5-7 business days.
Is the backlink do-follow?
Yes, all plans include a do-follow backlink from a DR 40+ domain.
Do I need to create an account to submit?
No, you can submit and pay via LemonSqueezy checkout without creating an account.
What categories can I submit to?
There are 17 AI categories including Writing, Image Generation, Video, Voice & Audio, Music, Coding, Chatbots, Design, Marketing, Business, Education, Data, Social Media, 3D & Gaming, Finance, Healthcare, and Automation.
Checked against Popular AI Tools's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: popularaitools.ai, popularaitools.ai/submit-a-tool, popularaitools.ai/llm-pricing-calculator, popularaitools.ai/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
