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A maintained list of 1,854 legitimate backlink sites: directories, profile creation sites, guest posting sites, launch platforms, registries and marketplaces. 1,532 are free or have a free tier, 44 usually give a dofollow link, and 772 have an estimated DA of 70 or more. Every row shows authority, link type, cost and effort, and links straight to the submit page.
The table is wider than the screen — swipe it sideways for cost, effort and the preparation notes.
| # | Impact (sorted) | Site — sort by this | Est. DA — sort by this | Link | Domain | Type | Cost | Effort — sort by this | Priority | Status | What to prepare | Rules / caveat | Checked | Actions |
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| 1 | 81 | AI Tools Directory | 30 | Link type unknown | aitoolsdirectory.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit AI-assisted privacy/safety tools. | Manual review; only AI-related tools. | 2026-07-30 | Open AI Tools Directory submit page (new tab)AI Tools Directory details |
| 2 | 81 | FutureTools | 55 | Nofollow | futuretools.io | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit AI privacy/redaction or prompt-safety tools. | CAPTCHA/human review; concise unique copy. | 2026-07-30 | Open FutureTools submit page (new tab)FutureTools details |
| 3 | 81 | ToolDirectory.AI | — | Link type unknown | tooldirectory.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool name, live URL, pricing tier and optional visuals; editor writes the final listing. | Working public URL required; hand review; copy may be edited; most unknown free listings may be declined. | 2026-07-30 • https://tooldirectory.ai/submit-tool | Open ToolDirectory.AI submit page (new tab)ToolDirectory.AI details |
| 4 | 81 | ToolScout | — | Link type unknown | toolscout.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit AI feature; free listing reviewed by human. | Sign-in needed; human review 24-48h stated. | 2026-07-30 | Open ToolScout submit page (new tab)ToolScout details |
| 5 | 78 | ListAi.cc | — | Link type unknown | listai.cc | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit one legitimate your tool AI utility with the right category, official URL, original two-to-three-sentence description and founder contact. | AI tool and authorization to list it are required; human review typically takes 24–48 hours; do not use featured placement to imply editorial ranking. | 2026-08-03 | Open ListAi.cc submit page (new tab)ListAi.cc details |
| 6 | 78 | SaaS AI Tools | 30 | Link type unknown | saasaitools.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/saas-ai-tools | Open SaaS AI Tools submit page (new tab)SaaS AI Tools details |
| 7 | 78 | ToolWise | — | Link type unknown | toolwise.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool name, URL, tagline, category, pricing, features and contact email. | Free profile is AI-researched and normally published within 48 hours; paid editorial options are separate. | 2026-07-30 • https://toolwise.ai/submit-tool | Open ToolWise submit page (new tab)ToolWise details |
| 8 | 78 | Visalytica | — | Link type unknown | visalytica.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with an exact tagline, detailed practical description, official URL and contact details for a curated SaaS or AI listing. | Free review can take one to two weeks; approval is required and promotion does not guarantee customers, ranking or editorial endorsement. | 2026-08-03 | Open Visalytica submit page (new tab)Visalytica details |
| 9 | 65 | AI Tool Claw | — | Link type unknown | aitoolclaw.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Use the free plan to submit qualifying your tool AI utilities. | Tool must be live, useful, safe, non-spam, and non-adult. | https://aitoolclaw.com/pricing/ | Open AI Tool Claw submit page (new tab)AI Tool Claw details |
| 10 | 65 | AITools.fyi | 45 | Sometimes dofollow | aitools.fyi | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool with category, pricing and a clear one-line description. | Free submissions may queue; non-AI tools are rejected. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AITools.fyi submit page (new tab)AITools.fyi details |
| 11 | 65 | AITopTools | 35 | Link type unknown | aitoptools.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Sign up then submit/claim AI tool listing. | Submit path behind account; AI-only. | 2026-07-30 | Open AITopTools submit page (new tab)AITopTools details |
| 12 | 65 | GPT-3 Demo | 55 | Sometimes dofollow | gpt3demo.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your AI-powered app with screenshots and a link to a working demo. | Listings are curated; the product must actually use AI models. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open GPT-3 Demo submit page (new tab)GPT-3 Demo details |
| 13 | 65 | ListMyAI | — | Link type unknown | listmyai.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Claim the free period and publish an optimized your tool AI profile. | Pricing/visibility changes after the initial free period. | https://listmyai.com/pricing | Open ListMyAI submit page (new tab)ListMyAI details |
| 14 | 65 | Supertools by The Rundown | 55 | Sometimes dofollow | supertools.therundown.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool to the directory run alongside a large AI newsletter. | Curated; newsletter mentions are paid sponsorships. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Supertools by The Rundown submit page (new tab)Supertools by The Rundown details |
| 15 | 63 | AI Directory by New Horizon Code | — | Link type unknown | ai-directory.io | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with description, website, logo/screenshots and focused tags. | Every submission is reviewed; keep tags accurate and follow published guidelines. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.ai-directory.io/submit | Open AI Directory by New Horizon Code submit page (new tab)AI Directory by New Horizon Code details |
| 16 | 63 | AI Toolboard | — | Link type unknown | aitoolboard.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Live, conditional | Use the free reviewed tier for a real AI-powered tool, with a complete and accurate product profile. | Free listings require approval and may be reviewed after 12 months; paid tiers are sponsored visibility and must not be represented as independent endorsement. | 2026-08-03 | Open AI Toolboard submit page (new tab)AI Toolboard details |
| 17 | 63 | AISuperHub | — | Link type unknown | aisuperhub.io | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit free/premium AI listing. | AI-only; check if free tier gives backlink. | 2026-07-30 | Open AISuperHub submit page (new tab)AISuperHub details |
| 18 | 63 | Free AI Tools Ayoob | — | Link type unknown | freeaitoolsayoob.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit a useful your tool AI feature or online utility with the official URL, category, availability, pricing status and concise truthful description. | All submissions are manually reviewed; choose free unless paid promotion has a clear budget and keep worldwide-availability and pricing claims accurate. | 2026-08-03 | Open Free AI Tools Ayoob submit page (new tab)Free AI Tools Ayoob details |
| 19 | 63 | Futurepedia | 60 | Nofollow | futurepedia.io | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit only AI-facing your tool features, not whole toolbox if too broad. | AI-only; paid options may dominate. | 2026-07-30 | Open Futurepedia submit page (new tab)Futurepedia details |
| 20 | 63 | GPTBot AI Tools | — | Link type unknown | gptbot.io | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit relevant AI tool page with original description. | No NSFW; must be clear in 5 seconds. | 2026-07-30 | Open GPTBot AI Tools submit page (new tab)GPTBot AI Tools details |
| 21 | 63 | Insidr.ai | 35 | Link type unknown | insidr.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit AI tools for directory inclusion. | AI-only; keep use case precise. | 2026-07-30 | Open Insidr.ai submit page (new tab)Insidr.ai details |
| 22 | 63 | SuperAI Tools | — | Link type unknown | superaitools.io | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit missing AI tool for database review. | Good fit only for AI pages. | 2026-07-30 | Open SuperAI Tools submit page (new tab)SuperAI Tools details |
| 23 | 60 | All Top AI Tools | 25 | Link type unknown | aitoolfor.org | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/all-top-ai-tools | Open All Top AI Tools submit page (new tab)All Top AI Tools details |
| 24 | 45 | AI Tool Hunt | 30 | Link type unknown | aitoolhunt.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit AI feature pages. | Check acceptance speed. | 2026-07-30 | Open AI Tool Hunt submit page (new tab)AI Tool Hunt details |
| 25 | 45 | AI Tools Scout | — | Link type unknown | aitoolsscout.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Use Submit Tool flow for AI tools. | Confirm submit form and category fit. | 2026-07-30 | Open AI Tools Scout submit page (new tab)AI Tools Scout details |
| 26 | 45 | Aixploria | 50 | Sometimes dofollow | aixploria.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool through their submission page in English or French. | Duplicate or non-AI submissions are ignored. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Aixploria submit page (new tab)Aixploria details |
| 27 | 45 | Tools for Humans | 40 | Sometimes dofollow | toolsforhumans.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool with honest feature and pricing details. | Paid fast-track exists; free entries are reviewed by hand. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Tools for Humans submit page (new tab)Tools for Humans details |
| 28 | 43 | Dang.ai | 45 | Link type unknown | dang.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Look for submit/add listing and submit AI modules. | Submission path may be site UI/contact; verify manually. | 2026-07-30 | Open Dang.ai submit page (new tab)Dang.ai details |
| 29 | 43 | NavTools AI | 25 | Link type unknown | navtools.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool AI utilities and choose free review or paid placement. | Free review may take 30–90 days; all submissions are manually checked. | https://navtools.ai/submit | Open NavTools AI submit page (new tab)NavTools AI details |
| 30 | 43 | OpenTools | 40 | Link type unknown | opentools.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit AI-specific utility pages. | Verify current submit route. | 2026-07-30 | Open OpenTools submit page (new tab)OpenTools details |
Four steps that work for a new site, a SaaS or a side project. No paid link packages, nothing that risks a penalty.
Before submitting anywhere, have a one-line description, a 150-word description, a square logo and two or three screenshots ready. Every form asks for some mix of these.
Start with the free, quick rows: profile creation sites and free directories. They are one form each and build the entity signals search engines use to understand who you are.
Then pick a handful of high DA and dofollow sites that fit your niche, and write proper guest posts or launch posts for them. Ten relevant links beat a hundred random ones.
Note where you submitted and when. Recheck after a month, update stale descriptions, and never pay for bulk link packages: they put the whole site at risk.
Behind the list
Every row here starts as a line in a sheet, gets normalised into one of 16 groups, scored for cost, effort and impact, and written up with the steps to actually submit. The floor below represents that pipeline.
Open the sheet viewAn illustration of the AltF Backlinks floor: opportunities sourced at the back, vetted for cost and effort by the engineering pod, written up for outreach by the design pod, then tracked to placement along a line.
One-shot launches where timing and preparation decide the outcome.
Publications that accept contributed articles. Slow and editorial, but the links are earned.
Fast-growing listings specifically for AI-powered tools.
Extension, plugin and integration stores. Real review processes, real distribution.
Startup listings, beta lists and founder media.
General tool and software catalogues with real search traffic.
B2B review sites. Slow to approve, strong once live.
Package, image and docs hosting that carries real authority.
Showcases judged on craft. A good screenshot matters more than copy.
Write once, link back. Editorial standards vary widely.
Get quoted or distribute a release. Slower, higher ceiling.
Company and local listings. Unglamorous, consistently indexed.
Owned pages you control: company, founder, knowledge-panel entities.
Answer real questions. Never drop a bare link.
Brand surface and referral traffic more than link equity.
Everything that does not fit the buckets above.