A maintained list of 1,432 directories, launch platforms, registries and marketplaces that accept product submissions. 1,134 of them are free or have a free tier, and 192 are quick wins — free, low effort, and worth doing first. Every row shows cost, effort and priority, and links straight to the submission page.
The table is wider than the screen — swipe it sideways for cost, effort and the preparation notes.
| # | Impact (sorted) | Site — sort by this | Domain | Type | Cost | Effort — sort by this | Priority | Status | What to prepare | Rules / caveat | Checked | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | Good AI Tools | goodaitools.com | AI tool directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Needs checking | 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/good-ai-tools | Open Good AI Tools submit page (new tab)Good AI Tools details |
| 2 | 95 | OECD.AI Tools Catalogue | oecd.ai | AI tool directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Needs checking | 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/oecd-ai-tools-catalogue | Open OECD.AI Tools Catalogue submit page (new tab)OECD.AI Tools Catalogue details |
| 3 | 78 | ListAi.cc | 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 |
| 4 | 78 | SaaS AI Tools | 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 |
| 5 | 78 | ToolWise | 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 |
| 6 | 78 | Visalytica | 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 |
| 7 | 63 | AllThingsAI.work | allthingsai.work | AI tool directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Submit your tool only if its AI functionality is material, with correct category, URL, pricing and product facts. | Editorial review applies; product must genuinely fit AI/SaaS criteria and promotional claims must be accurate. | 2026-08-05 official directory submit page | Open AllThingsAI.work submit page (new tab)AllThingsAI.work details |
| 8 | 63 | ToolChase | toolchase.com | AI tool directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | If a reciprocal badge fits the site policy, place it transparently on an appropriate page and email the official your tool URL for independent review. | Badge placement is mandatory for the free route; editorial score and ranking are not guaranteed; sponsored placements are separate and must stay labelled. | 2026-08-03 | Open ToolChase submit page (new tab)ToolChase details |
| 9 | 60 | All Top AI Tools | 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 |
| 10 | 53 | AI Tools Explorer | aitoolsexplorer.com | AI tool directories | Paid | Involved | Medium | Live, conditional | Submit a specific AI-powered product with a functional site, clear pricing, precise name, original description, and suitable images. | SFW, functional, clearly priced AI products only; human review applies, links are nofollow, and rejected refunds may exclude Stripe fees. | 2026-08-03 | Open AI Tools Explorer submit page (new tab)AI Tools Explorer details |
| 11 | 53 | Semrush AI PR Toolkit | semrush.com | AI tool directories | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Research AI-cited journalists, build a narrow list, and pitch your tool research or expert commentary rather than generic product copy. | Prowly has been rebranded into this toolkit; access does not guarantee replies, coverage, citations, or backlinks. | https://prowly.com/ | Open Semrush AI PR Toolkit submit page (new tab)Semrush AI PR Toolkit details |
| 12 | 43 | Free AI Tools Directory | free-ai-tools-directory.com | AI tool directories | Free | Involved | Later | Verified live | 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/free-ai-tools-directory | Open Free AI Tools Directory submit page (new tab)Free AI Tools Directory details |
| 13 | 39 | AI Pulse | aipulse.fyi | AI tool directories | Not stated | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Pitch AI tool review/listing. | Editorial pitch may be needed. | 2026-07-30 | Open AI Pulse submit page (new tab)AI Pulse details |
| 14 | 39 | AI Tools Magazine | aitoolsmagazine.com | AI tool directories | Not stated | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Pitch AI tool listing/review. | Editorial review likely. | 2026-07-30 | Open AI Tools Magazine submit page (new tab)AI Tools Magazine details |
| 15 | 39 | AIChief | aichief.com | AI tool directories | Not stated | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Submit AI tool listing/review. | Verify editorial path. | 2026-07-30 | Open AIChief submit page (new tab)AIChief details |
| 16 | 39 | Dessign AI Directory | dessign.net | AI tool directories | Not stated | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Pitch/list AI tools if accepted. | Editorial/design audience. | 2026-07-30 | Open Dessign AI Directory submit page (new tab)Dessign AI Directory details |
| 17 | 39 | EliteAI Tools | eliteai.tools | AI tool directories | Not stated | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Submit high-quality AI tool listing. | Verify editorial criteria. | 2026-07-30 | Open EliteAI Tools submit page (new tab)EliteAI Tools details |
| 18 | 39 | Evol Magazine Tools | evolmagazine.com | AI tool directories | Not stated | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Pitch/list productivity/AI tools. | Editorial path likely. | 2026-07-30 | Open Evol Magazine Tools submit page (new tab)Evol Magazine Tools details |
| 19 | 39 | The AI Library | theailibrary.co | AI tool directories | Not stated | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Submit AI feature listing. | Verify editorial criteria. | 2026-07-30 | Open The AI Library submit page (new tab)The AI Library details |
Behind the list
Every row here starts as a line in a sheet, gets normalised into one of 15 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.
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.