Toolkitly at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyStarter $29 / Growth $49 / Elite $99 one-time; no free tier
- Domain rating
- DR 12
- Account
- Sign up with email or Google
- Captcha
- Cloudflare Turnstile
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Most submissions clear human review in under 48 hours; average review time is 31 hours.
- Submit at
- toolkitly.com/pricing
What Toolkitly is and who it's for
Toolkitly is a directory of 731+ AI tools, filed into 952 categories by task rather than buzzword. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it goes live, and rankings are based on real usage signals like clicks, upvotes, and repeat searches. The index is updated daily, and browsing, searching, and comparing tools is free with no account required.
People actively searching, comparing, and choosing AI tools for specific tasks.
It lists
- AI tools
- AI SaaS products
- AI-powered software
- AI assistants and chatbots
- AI image generators
- AI video creation tools
- AI writing and copywriting tools
- AI coding assistants
It doesn't take
- Tools that fall under prohibited-use categories (see Terms)
How to submit to Toolkitly, step by step
Choose a plan
Pick Starter ($29), Growth ($49), or Elite ($99) — all one-time fees. No free tier exists.
Create an account
Sign up with email or Google. Email verification is required.
Fill in your tool's details
Provide your tool's name, description, category, logo, screenshots, pricing, and FAQ. The form includes a Turnstile captcha.
Pay the one-time fee
Checkout is via Razorpay. No recurring charges.
Wait for human review
A person checks every submission before it goes live, typically within 48 hours. Growth gets priority (published within 2 days), Elite gets same-day publishing.
Go live
Once approved, your listing appears in your category and search results. Starter is indexed on Google within 7 days.
What the Toolkitly form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Email address | required |
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Toolkitly pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 one-time | Full listing with logo, screenshots & clickable link; featured at top of category & search results; indexed on Google within 7 days; FAQ + pricing sections; free updates for 2 months; permanent link in Awesome AI Tools list on GitHub. |
| Growth | $49 one-time | Everything in Starter, plus Verified badge, priority placement (published within 2 days), 4 months of free updates. |
| Elite | $99 one-time | Everything in Growth, plus homepage spotlight for 30 days, same-day publishing, 12 months of free updates. |
| Rush review add-on | +$15 one-time | Jump the queue and go live within 24 hours instead of standard 48. |
| Extra category add-on | +$19 one-time | List your tool in a second relevant category. |
| Newsletter feature add-on | +$49 one-time | A solo mention in one weekly send to 12,900+ subscribers. |
| Refresh & re-review add-on | +$10 one-time | Get your listing re-checked after a major update. |
Why Toolkitly submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool falls under prohibited-use categories (see Terms).
- Listing contains exaggerated or unverifiable claims about performance, pricing, or results.
- Excessive link stuffing or SEO-only link placements unrelated to the content.
- Duplicate or abandoned entries (free tier was removed to prevent this).
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Choose a category based on the task your tool solves, not a buzzword — Toolkitly files by task.
- Use the Growth plan if you want a Verified badge and faster publication (within 2 days).
- Add the Rush review for +$15 if you need to go live within 24 hours.
- Keep your listing accurate; Toolkitly checks existing listings regularly for pricing and feature changes.
Our take on Toolkitly
Toolkitly is worth submitting to if you have an AI tool and want a permanent, human-reviewed listing with a dofollow backlink. Expect to pay at least $29 one-time, with no free tier. The review is fast (typically under 48 hours), and the directory is actively maintained.
Toolkitly FAQ
Is Toolkitly free to use?
Browsing, searching, and comparing tools is completely free with no account required. There is no free tier for listing a tool.
How much does it cost to list a tool?
Listings start at $29 one-time for Starter. Growth is $49, Elite is $99. Add-ons like Rush review (+$15), Extra category (+$19), Newsletter feature (+$49), and Refresh & re-review (+$10) are available.
How long does it take to get listed?
Most submissions clear human review in under 48 hours. Average review time is 31 hours. Growth gets priority (published within 2 days), Elite gets same-day publishing.
Does Toolkitly offer a free listing?
No. There is no free tier. Every published listing is a reviewed, paid placement.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need to create an account with email or Google, and email verification is required.
Checked against Toolkitly's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: toolkitly.com, toolkitly.com/pricing, toolkitly.com/tools, toolkitly.com/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
