ToolDirectory.AI at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyLifetime listing $150 one-time; Premium subscription $9.99/mo; extras $150-$300
- Domain rating
- DR 50
- Account
- Sign up with email
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Median review time is 5 working days for a first response.
- Submit at
- tooldirectory.ai/submit-tool
What ToolDirectory.AI is and who it's for
ToolDirectory.AI is a curated directory of AI tools across every major category, from chat assistants and image generation to developer tools and marketing automation. Each listing is drafted with AI and reviewed by a named editor before it ships, and includes a review, pricing tiers, key features, comparisons with competitors, and a FAQ. The directory currently lists 2,842 AI tools across 45 categories, plus 49 editorial collections. Listings are re-opened every 90 days to verify the tool still exists, pricing matches, and screenshots reflect the current UI.
Founders, developers, and professionals looking to discover, compare, and evaluate AI tools for specific tasks.
It lists
- AI tools with a working public URL
- Free, freemium, free trial, or paid pricing models
- Tools across 45 categories including AI agents, art, coding,
- Weekend projects and small startups as well as enterprise to
- Tools with a live product, not just a landing page
It doesn't take
- Tools without a working public URL
- Anything trained on non-consensual data
- Listings written entirely by the founder with no third-party signal
- Tools that haven't shipped yet
How to submit to ToolDirectory.AI, step by step
Submission is free, and being listed is free. The directory does not accept payment for editorial placement.
Go to the submit page
Visit /submit-tool from the top navigation. The form asks for tool name, URL, pricing tier, and optional details.
Fill in required fields
Enter the tool name as it appears in your marketing, the website URL (must be a working public URL), and select the pricing tier: Free, Freemium, Free Trial, or Paid.
Add optional details
Optionally add features, social channels, logo, featured image, gallery images, and a YouTube video. Anything skipped will be auto-filled by the editorial team.
Review listing fee
The form shows a total listing fee charged on submission. Submitting takes you to Stripe checkout. The fee is required for every listing.
Wait for editorial review
An editor compares the submission against the criteria. Median time is 5 working days. You'll get an email at every state change: received, in review, published, or declined.
Get published or declined
Approved tools go live with a dated review note. Declines for paid tools come with a written reason.
What the ToolDirectory.AI form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Tool name | Required. Product name as you'd see it in your own marketing; casing preserved. |
| Website | Required. Must be a working public URL. Staging URLs and login-walls are auto-declined. |
| Pricing tier | Required. Radio: Free, Freemium, Free Trial, Paid. |
| Features | Optional. Check all that apply; loading features list. |
| Affiliate partner | Optional. Toggle to route signups through your link. |
| Social channels | Optional. X/Twitter, LinkedIn, GitHub, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Discord handles. |
| Logo | Optional. 400 × 400 PNG/SVG; auto-fetched via logo.dev if skipped. |
| Featured image | Optional. 1600 × 1000 WebP preferred; editor will attach one if skipped. |
| Gallery | Optional. Up to 4 additional photos. |
| YouTube video | Optional. YouTube URL to embed on the listing. |
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.
ToolDirectory.AI pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime listing | $150 one-time | Tool stays in the directory for as long as ToolDirectory.AI is online. |
| Premium subscription | $9.99/month | |
| Featured placement add-on | $150–$300 | Sponsored placement at top of category pages, clearly labeled, does not affect editorial rank. |
Why ToolDirectory.AI submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool without a working public URL
- Anything trained on non-consensual data
- Listings written entirely by the founder with no third-party signal
- Tools that haven't shipped yet
- Tools that are not distinct from existing entries in the same category
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Keep the submission simple: the fewer marketing adjectives, the faster it moves through review.
- Make sure your tool's free tier or trial is reachable so the editor can test it.
- If you skip optional fields, the editorial team will draft them from your site, so ensure your site clearly describes the tool.
- You can edit a listing after publication by emailing support@tooldirectory.ai.
Our take on ToolDirectory.AI
Submit here if you have a live AI tool with a public URL and want a hand-reviewed listing with a dated review note. Expect a 5-day median review and a required listing fee. The directory's editorial focus on hands-on testing and quarterly re-checks makes it a quality backlink and discovery channel.
ToolDirectory.AI FAQ
How much does it cost to list my AI tool?
Submission is free, but every listing carries a fee. The lifetime listing is $150 one-time; a premium subscription is $9.99/month. Featured placement add-ons cost $150–$300.
How long does review take?
Median review time is 5 working days for a first response. Most submissions are published or declined within that window.
Can I pay for a better ranking?
No. Editorial rank and score are never for sale. Featured and Sponsored placements exist but are labeled and don't affect the editorial list.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need an account to submit a tool. Accounts are free and take about 20 seconds with one-click sign-up via Google or GitHub.
What are the requirements for my tool?
Your tool must have a working public URL, be live with a reachable free tier or trial, be distinct from existing tools in the category, be maintained, and have honest pricing on the site.
Checked against ToolDirectory.AI's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: tooldirectory.ai, tooldirectory.ai/submit-tool, tooldirectory.ai/pricing, tooldirectory.ai/faq. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
