How to submit to Thomasnet

thomasnet.comChecked Oct 24, 2026

North America's #1 industrial sourcing platform connecting buyers with 500,000+ suppliers.

  • Listing priceFree, paid upgrades
  • Domain ratingDR 85
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Thomasnet at a glance

Listing price
Free, paid upgradesFree company profile; paid sponsored listings
Domain rating
DR 85
Account
Sign up with email
Captcha
Google reCAPTCHA
Backlink or badge
Not required
Email confirmation
Yes, by link or code

What Thomasnet is and who it's for

Thomasnet is a leading industrial sourcing platform that connects industrial suppliers and manufacturers with in-market buyers and procurement professionals. It features over 80,000 industrial categories and more than 2.2 million registered buyers. The platform has been connecting buyers and suppliers for over 125 years.

Industrial buyers, engineers, and procurement professionals actively sourcing products and services.

It lists

  • Industrial suppliers
  • Manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Service providers in industrial sectors

How to submit to Thomasnet, step by step

Claim your company profile for free by registering and validating your business information. You can then add your website, phone number, and logo, and get found by buyers.

  1. Register an account

    Sign up with your email on Thomasnet to start the claiming process.

  2. Claim your company

    Search for your company and claim it, or create a new listing if it doesn't exist.

  3. Validate your business

    Provide business information to verify you are authorized to manage the profile.

  4. Build your profile

    Add your website, phone number, logo, and select relevant industrial categories.

  5. Submit for review

    Your profile goes live after Thomas validates your information.

What the Thomasnet form asks for

FieldLimits and format
Company name—
Business information—
Website—
Phone number—
Company logo—
Industrial categories—

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Thomasnet pricing: free vs paid

OptionPriceWhat you get
Free Company ProfileFreeManage company profile content, add team members, view company analytics with activity overview metrics, classification in limited core categories, basic positioning in limited categories.

Why Thomasnet submissions get rejected or stall

  • Listing is not an industrial supplier or manufacturer
  • Incomplete or inaccurate business information
  • Failure to validate business ownership
  • Duplicate listing for the same company

Tips for a listing that gets approved

  • Select the most relevant industrial categories to improve visibility in buyer searches.
  • Complete your profile with a logo, website, and phone number to build trust with buyers.
  • Use Thomas Analytics to see which buyers are viewing your profile and adjust your content accordingly.

Our take on Thomasnet

Thomasnet is ideal for industrial suppliers and manufacturers looking to reach a large audience of active buyers. The free profile provides basic visibility, while paid options can boost rankings and provide deeper buyer insights. Expect a straightforward claiming process with email verification.

Thomasnet FAQ

Is a Company Profile on Thomasnet.com free?

Yes, claiming your company and creating a profile is free. You can manage your profile content, add team members, and view basic analytics.

What's included in a free Company Profile?

Free profiles include managing company content, adding team members, viewing activity overview metrics, classification in limited core categories, and basic positioning in limited categories.

How can I upgrade to a premium subscription?

You can upgrade to a Verified subscription at any time by visiting the Thomas website to learn about flexible offerings and contact them for details.

How many buyers use Thomasnet?

Thomasnet has over 2.2 million registered buyers and 7,500 new users join monthly.

Checked against Thomasnet's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: business.thomasnet.com/get-listed-on-thomasnet, business.thomasnet.com/start-advertising. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.

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