WhatTheAI at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFeatured Fast-Track $49; Exposure Bundle $299
- Domain rating
- DR 33
- Account
- Not needed
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- whattheai.tech/submit
What WhatTheAI is and who it's for
WhatTheAI is a free directory of over 34,000 AI tools across 278 categories. It is updated daily and includes verified tools, how-to guides, news, and founder stories. The site also offers a newsletter with 120,000+ subscribers and a large Instagram following.
AI enthusiasts, founders, and professionals looking to discover, compare, and stay updated on AI tools.
It lists
- AI tools
- AI agents
- AI content generators
- AI chatbots
- Writing assistants
- AI analytics assistants
- Large language models (LLMs)
- AI photo & image generators
How to submit to WhatTheAI, step by step
Submit your tool via the free submission form. Free listings go into a slow queue and may take longer to be reviewed.
Go to the submit page
Open https://whattheai.tech/submit and click 'Submit Tool'.
Fill out the submission form
Provide your tool's name, URL, description, category, and upload a screenshot. No account is required.
Choose free or paid listing
Select the free regular listing (slow queue) or pay for Featured Fast-Track ($49) or Exposure Bundle ($299).
Wait for review
The WhatTheAI team reviews submissions. Free listings may take longer; paid listings are fast-tracked.
Get listed
Once approved, your tool appears in the directory and category pages.
What the WhatTheAI form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Tool name | — |
| Tool URL | — |
| Description | — |
| Category | Select from 278 categories |
| Screenshot | Upload a screenshot of your tool |
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.
WhatTheAI pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free regular listing | Free | Listing in directory, slow review queue |
| Featured Fast-Track | $49 | Fast-track review and featured placement |
| Exposure Bundle | $299 |
Why WhatTheAI submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool is not AI-related
- Duplicate listing
- Incomplete or inaccurate information
- Low-quality or spammy website
- Missing screenshot
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Add the Featured badge to your site to get placed first in category pages (ahead of everything except paid Featured listings).
- Choose the most specific category to improve discoverability.
- Write a clear, concise description that highlights what your tool does.
- Upload a high-quality screenshot that represents your tool.
Our take on WhatTheAI
WhatTheAI is a good fit for any AI tool looking for free exposure in a large, active directory. The free listing is straightforward but may take time; paid options offer faster review and better placement. Expect a manual review by the WTAI team.
WhatTheAI FAQ
Is WhatTheAI free?
Yes, you can submit your AI tool for free. There are also paid options: Featured Fast-Track for $49 and Exposure Bundle for $299.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit without creating an account.
What are the requirements for submission?
You need to provide your tool's name, URL, description, category, and a screenshot. Your tool must be AI-related.
Checked against WhatTheAI's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: whattheai.tech, whattheai.tech/submit, whattheai.tech/advertise, whattheai.tech/tools/motion-control-ai-motioncontrolai-online. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
