ToolDock at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- tools.zalize.com/submit
What ToolDock is and who it's for
ToolDock is an editorial directory of AI tools and indie products. Every listing links to its official site, and availability and facts are re-checked automatically. It lists 804 tools across 11 categories, with 766 sites confirmed live. The directory is free to submit to, with no paid placement or affiliate links.
Founders, developers, and users looking for AI tools, SaaS products, and indie software.
It lists
- AI tools
- SaaS products
- Developer tools
- Productivity apps
- Marketing tools
- Education tools
- Games
- Indie products
It doesn't take
- Spam
- Link farms
How to submit to ToolDock, step by step
Submit your tool via the form on the submit page. There is no paid tier; all listings are free and reviewed against public criteria.
Fill out the submission form
Enter product name, tagline, description, website URL, logo URL, pricing, category, tags, and your email. No account is required.
Submit for review
Click 'Submit for review'. The listing goes into a human review queue.
Wait for human review
A reviewer checks the listing against public criteria: live product, clear tagline, honest pricing, square logo over https.
Get approved and live
Approved listings get a public page at tools.zalize.com/t/<product-name> with a dofollow link and a 'Featured on' badge.
What the ToolDock form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Product name | required, max 80 characters |
| Tagline | required, max 140 characters |
| Description | required, max 1000 characters |
| Website URL | required, max 300 characters, https only |
| Logo URL | optional, max 300 characters |
| Pricing | required, select: Free, Freemium, Paid |
| Category | required, select: AI Writing, AI Image, AI Audio & Video, AI Agents, SaaS, Dev Tools, Productivity, Marketing, Education, Games, Other |
| Tags | optional, max 200 characters |
| Your email | optional, max 254 characters, not published |
| Website | optional, honeypot field |
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.
ToolDock pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Dofollow link, 'Featured on' badge, public page, inclusion in llms.txt |
Why ToolDock submissions get rejected or stall
- Product is not live or lacks a real landing page
- Pricing label is dishonest
- Logo is not square or not served over https
- Submission is spam or from a link farm
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use a clear one-sentence tagline without keyword stuffing.
- Provide a square logo over https to meet the listing criteria.
- Choose the most accurate pricing label (Free, Freemium, Paid).
- No account is needed, so you can submit quickly without signup.
Our take on ToolDock
ToolDock is a good fit for any founder with a live AI tool, SaaS, or indie product who wants a free dofollow backlink and exposure in a curated directory. Expect a human review against simple public criteria; if your product meets them, you'll get a listing with no cost.
ToolDock FAQ
How much does it cost to list on ToolDock?
Listing is 100% free. There is no paid tier and no way to buy a ranking.
Does ToolDock provide dofollow links?
Yes, approved listings get a dofollow link to your site.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit without creating an account.
What are the listing requirements?
Your product must be live with a real landing page, have a clear tagline, honest pricing label, and a square logo over https.
Checked against ToolDock's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: tools.zalize.com, tools.zalize.com/submit, tools.zalize.com/pricing/free, tools.zalize.com/pricing/freemium. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
