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A maintained list of 661 directories, launch platforms, registries and marketplaces that accept product submissions. 512 of them are free or have a free tier, and 56 are quick wins — free, low effort, and worth doing first. Every row shows cost, effort and priority, and links straight to the submission page.
120 opportunities matching your filters
| # | Impact (sorted) | Site — click to sort | Domain | Type | Cost | Effort — click to sort | Priority | Status | What to prepare | Rules / caveat | Checked | Actions |
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| 1 | 98 | Dealroom | dealroom.co | Startup directories | Free | Moderate | Do first | Verified live | Create or claim your tool, add its verified website, product description, sector, founding details, team, and milestones. | Use a company-domain email and accurate data; profile approval and public visibility depend on Dealroom verification. | https://knowledge.dealroom.co/knowledge/creating-claiming-editing-company-profile | Open Dealroom submit page (new tab)Dealroom details |
| 2 | 98 | Enterprise League | enterpriseleague.com | Startup directories | Free | Moderate | Do first | Verified live | Create and verify a complete your tool company page with offerings, target users, location, and canonical website link. | Complete and verify the profile with factual details; the platform explicitly says no directory can guarantee an AI citation. | https://enterpriseleague.com/get-found-by-ai | Open Enterprise League submit page (new tab)Enterprise League details |
| 3 | 98 | JSR | jsr.io | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | Do first | Verified live | Publish a standards-based your tool JavaScript or TypeScript SDK with generated docs, readme and project links. | Package must be legitimate ESM code and comply with JSR scope, verification and publishing rules. | Official JSR publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open JSR submit page (new tab)JSR details |
| 4 | 98 | Postman Public API Network | postman.com | Design galleries | Free | Moderate | Do first | Verified live | Publish a well-documented public your tool API workspace with runnable collections, examples and the canonical API website. | Only suitable for a genuine public API; remove secrets and personal data and keep collections accurate. | Official Postman API Network docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Postman Public API Network submit page (new tab)Postman Public API Network details |
| 5 | 98 | PyPI | pypi.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | Do first | Verified live | Release a genuine your tool Python SDK or CLI and set Homepage, Documentation and Source URLs to your tool. | Package must be functional, uniquely named and comply with PyPI metadata and acceptable-use rules. | Official publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open PyPI submit page (new tab)PyPI details |
| 6 | 97 | Dark Reading | darkreading.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Do first | Verified live | Submit a sharp founder-authored opinion based on real privacy or security evidence discovered while building your tool. | Exclusive 700–800-word commentary, maximum 1,000 words; it must not be AI-written, promotional, or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. | https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/how-to-submit-a-column-to-dark-reading | Open Dark Reading submit page (new tab)Dark Reading details |
| 7 | 95 | Console.dev | console.dev | Software directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Verified live | Email the strongest developer-focused your tool feature with a self-service demo, documentation, privacy model, and concise reason it is novel. | Primary users must be developers; the tool should be high quality, fast, maintained, documented, privacy-safe, and independently interesting. | https://console.dev/selection-criteria | Open Console.dev submit page (new tab)Console.dev details |
| 8 | 95 | Help Net Security | helpnetsecurity.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | Do first | Verified live | Send a concise exclusive angle on a new your tool security feature, dataset, vulnerability study, or expert commentary. | Send pitches to the listed editorial address; relevance is essential and the team cannot reply to or publish every pitch. | https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/contact/ | Open Help Net Security submit page (new tab)Help Net Security details |
| 9 | 95 | Read the Docs | readthedocs.org | Developer registries | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Do first | Verified live | Import public your tool developer documentation, add the build config and expose versioned, searchable docs with canonical project links. | Community hosting expects a public repository and genuine documentation; configure canonical URLs to avoid duplicate-content issues. | Official Read the Docs import guide checked 2026-07-30 | Open Read the Docs submit page (new tab)Read the Docs details |
| 10 | 95 | Security Boulevard | securityboulevard.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | Do first | Verified live | Pitch a vendor-neutral security article using original your tool tests, threat-model findings, or privacy research. | Content must be original, transparent about authorship, and vendor-neutral; promotional posts belong in paid programs. | https://securityboulevard.com/write-for-security-boulevard/ | Open Security Boulevard submit page (new tab)Security Boulevard details |
| 11 | 95 | Softpedia | softpedia.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Verified live | 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/softpedia | Open Softpedia submit page (new tab)Softpedia details |
| 12 | 95 | Towards AI | towardsai.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | Do first | Verified live | Submit a useful AI privacy, local processing, prompt-security, or responsible-tooling tutorial with reproducible examples. | Submit a complete draft for editorial review; avoid thin AI-generated or product-led content and expect no guaranteed placement. | https://towardsai.com/contribute/ | Open Towards AI submit page (new tab)Towards AI details |
| 13 | 86 | CodePen | codepen.io | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Build original interactive web-tool demos as public Pens, write useful details and add your tool among up to three profile links. | Public Pens are MIT-licensed and searchable; share real demos rather than thin promotional pages. | Official CodePen profile and sharing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open CodePen submit page (new tab)CodePen details |
| 14 | 86 | NuGet | nuget.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish a real .NET library or CLI package with ProjectUrl, readme, repository and license metadata. | Requires a Microsoft account and API key; packages undergo validation and indexing. | Official Microsoft NuGet docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open NuGet submit page (new tab)NuGet details |
| 15 | 86 | Obsidian Community Plugins | obsidian.md | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Build a unique and useful Obsidian plugin, create valid releases and submit it to the community plugin directory. | Requires a working plugin, release artifacts, documentation and compliance with Obsidian developer policies. | Official Obsidian submission docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Obsidian Community Plugins submit page (new tab)Obsidian Community Plugins details |
| 16 | 86 | Open Hub | openhub.net | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Add or claim a genuine open-source your tool project and complete its description, code locations, tags and official homepage. | FOSS projects only; connect real public source history and avoid duplicate or abandoned shell projects. | Official live Open Hub project directory checked 2026-07-30 | Open Open Hub submit page (new tab)Open Hub details |
| 17 | 86 | Packagist | packagist.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish an installable PHP package in a public repository and submit its composer.json with homepage and support links. | Only genuine Composer packages are suitable; keep releases and package metadata maintained. | Official Packagist page checked 2026-07-30 | Open Packagist submit page (new tab)Packagist details |
| 18 | 86 | PowerShell Gallery | powershellgallery.com | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish a stable your tool module or script with ProjectURI, LicenseURI, tags, help and examples. | Requires an account and API key; pass PowerShell Gallery validation and avoid placeholder packages. | Official Microsoft publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open PowerShell Gallery submit page (new tab)PowerShell Gallery details |
| 19 | 86 | pub.dev | pub.dev | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish an your tool Dart package with homepage, repository, issue tracker, documentation and a complete readme. | Must satisfy pub.dev policy and quality checks; a verified publisher is preferable for a branded package. | Official Dart publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open pub.dev submit page (new tab)pub.dev details |
| 20 | 86 | The Org | theorg.com | Startup directories | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Add your tool’s real company, founder, and team structure with website and role details to create a trustworthy organization profile. | Use verified work details and obtain team consent before publishing names or roles; do not fabricate an org chart. | https://theorg.com/iterate/how-to-make-an-org-chart | Open The Org submit page (new tab)The Org details |
| 21 | 86 | Toolradar | toolradar.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Create an your tool product page for discovery, comparison, and reviews. | Vendor account and truthful product details required. | https://toolradar.com/vendors | Open Toolradar submit page (new tab)Toolradar details |
| 22 | 84 | App Stack Builder | appstackbuilder.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit your tool as a developer or productivity tool for editorial launch coverage. | Must be live, useful, and relevant to SaaS or developer workflows. | https://appstackbuilder.com/submit-tool | Open App Stack Builder submit page (new tab)App Stack Builder details |
| 23 | 84 | Arch User Repository | aur.archlinux.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create and maintain a PKGBUILD for an installable your tool Linux release with the upstream URL and correct source checksums. | No duplicates, placeholders or binary uploads; package must be useful, x86_64-compatible and maintained. | Official ArchWiki submission guide checked 2026-07-30 | Open Arch User Repository submit page (new tab)Arch User Repository details |
| 24 | 84 | Bing for Business | bing.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Claim and verify your tool’s legitimate business entity or location and keep name, address, phone, and website consistent. | Business verification and eligibility rules apply; do not create a fake address for an online-only SaaS. | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/bing/add-and-manage-your-business-listing | Open Bing for Business submit page (new tab)Bing for Business details |
| 25 | 84 | Chocolatey Community Repository | community.chocolatey.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Package a genuine your tool Windows desktop or CLI release and set project, documentation and package-source URLs. | Automated checks and moderator review apply; prove redistribution rights and maintain install and uninstall behavior. | Official Chocolatey docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Chocolatey Community Repository submit page (new tab)Chocolatey Community Repository details |
| 26 | 84 | conda-forge | conda-forge.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit a tested recipe for a real your tool package with upstream homepage, source archive, license and tests. | PR review and CI are required; an accepted contributor becomes responsible for maintaining the feedstock. | Official conda-forge docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open conda-forge submit page (new tab)conda-forge details |
| 27 | 84 | CRAN | cran.r-project.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit a useful R package with URL and BugReports metadata pointing to its official project and documentation pages. | CRAN performs rigorous automated and manual review; packages must meet policy across supported platforms. | Official CRAN repository policy checked 2026-07-30 | Open CRAN submit page (new tab)CRAN details |
| 28 | 84 | crates.io | crates.io | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Publish a useful Rust SDK or CLI crate with homepage, repository, readme and documentation metadata. | Requires a crates.io account, verified email and a real reusable crate; released versions are immutable. | Official Cargo publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open crates.io submit page (new tab)crates.io details |
| 29 | 84 | Drupal.org Projects | drupal.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create a functional Drupal integration or reusable module and publish a maintained project page with documentation and official links. | Project must contain real Drupal-compatible code and follow security, licensing, naming and non-promotional rules. | Official Drupal project docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Drupal.org Projects submit page (new tab)Drupal.org Projects details |
| 30 | 84 | FlutterFlow Marketplace | flutterflow.io | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit a high-quality reusable template, page, component or permitted custom-code asset related to an your tool workflow. | Items undergo review that may take up to 30 days; custom code has current monetization restrictions. | Official FlutterFlow marketplace docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open FlutterFlow Marketplace submit page (new tab)FlutterFlow Marketplace details |
| 31 | 84 | freeCodeCamp News | freecodecamp.org | Publishing platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create a comprehensive tutorial around a reusable privacy, file-processing, accessibility, or security technique, with your tool only as a natural example. | Follow the current contributor and Hashnode workflow; content must teach, be original, and avoid promotional intent. | https://contribute.freecodecamp.org/faq/ | Open freeCodeCamp News submit page (new tab)freeCodeCamp News details |
| 32 | 84 | GetLatka | getlatka.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create an your tool company profile using an official your tool email. | Work email must match the company domain; team reviews submissions. | https://getlatka.com/add | Open GetLatka submit page (new tab)GetLatka details |
| 33 | 84 | Go Packages | pkg.go.dev | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Tag and publish a public Go module with module docs and repository metadata so pkg.go.dev indexes it. | Use a valid module path and semantic-version tag; the module becomes discoverable after the proxy fetches it. | Official Go module publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Go Packages submit page (new tab)Go Packages details |
| 34 | 84 | Grafana Plugin Catalog | grafana.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Build a panel, data-source or app plugin, validate and package it, then submit it with project links and test data. | Grafana reviews each plugin case-by-case; commercial-offering plugins may require paid terms. | Official Grafana plugin publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Grafana Plugin Catalog submit page (new tab)Grafana Plugin Catalog details |
| 35 | 84 | Hex | hex.pm | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Publish a maintained Elixir client or utility with package links, description, license and documentation. | Requires a Hex account and valid mix.exs package metadata; publish only reusable working code. | Official Hex publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Hex submit page (new tab)Hex details |
| 36 | 84 | Homebrew Formulae | formulae.brew.sh | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit an open-source CLI formula or a qualifying macOS app cask with the canonical your tool homepage. | Must meet Homebrew acceptance, notability, build, audit and testing rules; promotional-only formulae are rejected. | Official Homebrew contribution docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Homebrew Formulae submit page (new tab)Homebrew Formulae details |
| 37 | 84 | Joomla Extensions Directory | extensions.joomla.org | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Build a genuine Joomla extension, create a developer profile and submit a complete listing with the official project website. | Author-only submissions; GPL-compatible licensing, update server, installability, working links and review are required. | Official JED submission docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Joomla Extensions Directory submit page (new tab)Joomla Extensions Directory details |
| 38 | 84 | Jotform Widget Marketplace | jotform.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Build and host a useful Jotform widget, register it with full documentation and send it for approval. | Widget must be functional, secure, mobile-friendly and compliant with Jotform review and data rules. | Official Jotform widget portal checked 2026-07-30 | Open Jotform Widget Marketplace submit page (new tab)Jotform Widget Marketplace details |
| 39 | 84 | ListChallenges | listchallenges.com | Profiles and entities | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create a genuine founder profile and share a useful build story or tutorial with a relevant link. | Follow community self-promotion rules; contribute before linking; no repetitive posts. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/listchallenges | Open ListChallenges submit page (new tab)ListChallenges details |
| 40 | 84 | MacPorts | ports.macports.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create and test a Portfile for an open-source your tool CLI or desktop app, including its canonical homepage. | Run lint and local builds, then submit a pull request or a MacPorts Trac submission ticket for review. | Official MacPorts guide checked 2026-07-30 | Open MacPorts submit page (new tab)MacPorts details |
| 41 | 84 | Maven Central | central.sonatype.com | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Release a useful Java or Kotlin SDK and include the project homepage, source control, license and developer metadata in the POM. | Requires namespace verification, signed artifacts and complete POM metadata; releases are permanent. | Official Sonatype Central docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Maven Central submit page (new tab)Maven Central details |
| 42 | 84 | Netlify Extensions Directory | netlify.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Build and test a Netlify extension, publish it publicly, then submit it for review and directory listing. | Public listed extensions are reviewed; provide accurate in-app documentation, support and secure implementation. | Official Netlify SDK publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Netlify Extensions Directory submit page (new tab)Netlify Extensions Directory details |
| 43 | 84 | Nixpkgs | search.nixos.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Add and test a Nix expression for a genuine your tool release with description, homepage, license and maintainer metadata. | Must satisfy Nixpkgs contribution, licensing, reproducibility, review and supported-platform rules. | Official Nixpkgs 26.05 manual checked 2026-07-30 | Open Nixpkgs submit page (new tab)Nixpkgs details |
| 44 | 84 | Observable | observablehq.com | Design galleries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Publish a genuinely useful your tool data visualization, audit demo or explainer notebook and make it publicly indexable. | Set public access to Can view for indexing; provide original analysis and never expose secrets or private datasets. | Official Observable sharing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Observable submit page (new tab)Observable details |
| 45 | 84 | OMR Reviews | omr.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Suggest your tool and complete its B2B software profile. | Must fit a supported B2B software category; OMR reviews the suggestion. | https://omr.com/en/reviews/b2b/list-software | Open OMR Reviews submit page (new tab)OMR Reviews details |
| 46 | 84 | OpenFuture AI | openfuture.ai | AI tool directories | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create an account and submit your tool or its qualifying AI tools. | Login required; tool must be live and accurately categorized. | https://openfuture.ai/submit-tool | Open OpenFuture AI submit page (new tab)OpenFuture AI details |
| 47 | 84 | openSUSE Build Service | build.opensuse.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create a public OBS project and package that builds your tool for supported Linux distributions with upstream links. | Requires valid build recipes, licenses and maintained packages; project pages are for software distribution, not promotion alone. | Official OBS user guide and live service checked 2026-07-30 | Open openSUSE Build Service submit page (new tab)openSUSE Build Service details |
| 48 | 84 | RubyGems.org | rubygems.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Package a legitimate your tool Ruby client or utility and add homepage and source metadata before pushing the gem. | Use a unique gem name, valid gemspec and maintained code; never publish a placeholder package. | Official RubyGems guide checked 2026-07-30 | Open RubyGems.org submit page (new tab)RubyGems.org details |
| 49 | 84 | Snap Store | snapcraft.io | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Ship an installable your tool Linux app or CLI as a snap with a complete store listing and website link. | Reserve the name, pass automated review and keep confinement, permissions and releases accurate. | Official Snapcraft docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Snap Store submit page (new tab)Snap Store details |
| 50 | 84 | Startup India | startupindia.gov.in | Startup directories | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Apply only if the legal entity behind your tool meets DPIIT eligibility, innovation, age, and turnover conditions. | This is entity validation rather than a guaranteed public backlink; incorporation and eligibility evidence are mandatory. | https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/startupgov/startup_recognition_page.html | Open Startup India submit page (new tab)Startup India details |
| 51 | 84 | Swift Package Index | swiftpackageindex.com | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Add a public Swift package with Package.swift, semantic-version tags, documentation and an your tool homepage link. | Repository must be public, use Swift 5 or newer and have a valid semantic-version release. | Official Swift Package Index submission page checked 2026-07-30 | Open Swift Package Index submit page (new tab)Swift Package Index details |
| 52 | 84 | Thunderbird Add-ons | addons.thunderbird.net | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Build a legitimate Thunderbird MailExtension, complete its add-on page and submit it through the Developer Hub. | Must comply with Thunderbird technical, security, privacy, licensing and review policies. | Official Thunderbird add-on developer pages checked 2026-07-30 | Open Thunderbird Add-ons submit page (new tab)Thunderbird Add-ons details |
| 53 | 83 | Coda Gallery Packs | coda.io | Marketplaces and app stores | Free + paid tier | Quick | High | Verified live | Build a useful Coda Pack that connects to your tool functionality and publish it to the Gallery with documentation and support links. | Pack must be secure, functional and compliant with Coda data, authentication and publishing policies. | Official Coda help article checked 2026-07-30 | Open Coda Gallery Packs submit page (new tab)Coda Gallery Packs details |
| 54 | 83 | Hugging Face Spaces | huggingface.co | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish a useful public demo of an your tool AI or data feature as a Space with a detailed card and official project link. | Use a legitimate interactive app, respect licenses and data rules, and do not host irrelevant or abusive content. | Official Hugging Face Spaces docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Hugging Face Spaces submit page (new tab)Hugging Face Spaces details |
| 55 | 83 | Justdial | justdial.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | High | Verified live | Create a verified your tool listing with Indian phone, address, category, hours, website, social links, and product or service details. | Mobile OTP, address, and business details are required; expect sales upsells and keep all information consistent. | https://www.justdial.com/free-listing | Open Justdial submit page (new tab)Justdial details |
| 56 | 81 | A List Apart | alistapart.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Pitch an original standards, accessibility, privacy, or responsible-web essay based on first-hand product engineering experience. | Original 600–2,500-word editorial work only; sales pitches, press releases, and disguised promotion are rejected. | https://alistapart.com/about/contribute/ | Open A List Apart submit page (new tab)A List Apart details |
| 57 | 81 | Anaconda.org | anaconda.org | Developer registries | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Verified live | Build and upload a real conda package with homepage, documentation, source and license metadata. | Use anaconda-client and maintain valid packages; notebook and environment uploads are no longer supported. | Official Anaconda.org docs and current client page checked 2026-07-30 | Open Anaconda.org submit page (new tab)Anaconda.org details |
| 58 | 81 | Apple Business | business.apple.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Verified live | Verify the organization, claim any legitimate your tool location, and add logo, hours, images, website, and key details. | Requires organization or location verification; features and service availability vary by country and region. | https://support.apple.com/guide/business/sign-up-and-verify-your-organization-axm402206497/web | Open Apple Business submit page (new tab)Apple Business details |
| 59 | 81 | BetaNews | betanews.com | Launch platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Pitch a genuinely differentiated your tool launch or an original opinion on privacy, security, and useful web tooling. | Story must be timely, accurate, and useful; publication and links are editorially controlled. | https://betanews.com/contact/ | Open BetaNews submit page (new tab)BetaNews details |
| 60 | 81 | CMSWire | cmswire.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Apply with founder expertise and pitch an actionable digital-experience, privacy, AI-governance, or trust article. | Requires original, senior-level, non-promotional analysis; acceptance and any contextual AltFTool reference are editorial decisions. | https://www.cmswire.com/about-us/contributor-guidelines/ | Open CMSWire submit page (new tab)CMSWire details |
| 61 | 81 | CSS-Tricks | css-tricks.com | Design galleries | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Propose a lived-experience frontend article on accessible tool interfaces, privacy-safe browser APIs, CSS, or performance. | Attach a rough draft or outline and demonstrate real expertise; the article must be useful rather than an AltFTool promotion. | https://css-tricks.com/guest-writing/ | Open CSS-Tricks submit page (new tab)CSS-Tricks details |
| 62 | 81 | Smashing Magazine | smashingmagazine.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Pitch a practical privacy-by-design, accessibility, frontend-security, or local-first tooling article backed by real your tool lessons. | No press releases, product walkthroughs, listicles, or content marketing; AltFTool may be cited only when editorially useful. | https://www.smashingmagazine.com/write-for-us/ | Open Smashing Magazine submit page (new tab)Smashing Magazine details |
| 63 | 81 | Stack Overflow Blog | stackoverflow.blog | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Pitch a rigorous developer-facing article about secure file handling, browser privacy, accessibility testing, or tool architecture. | Strict technical quality and editorial review apply; avoid product marketing and disclose conflicts or affiliations. | https://stackoverflow.blog/2020/01/27/blog-contributor-guidelines/ | Open Stack Overflow Blog submit page (new tab)Stack Overflow Blog details |
| 64 | 81 | VentureBeat | venturebeat.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Pitch original your tool data, an AI/privacy industry argument, or a consequential product launch to the relevant desk. | Follow the contact and guest-post rules; a generic launch email or self-promotional draft will not earn placement. | https://venturebeat.com/contact/ | Open VentureBeat submit page (new tab)VentureBeat details |
| 65 | 78 | Saaspo | saaspo.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Verified live | Submit the polished your tool landing/tool UI with clean screenshots and design credits. | Editorial/design review applies; submit only polished, relevant work. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/saaspo | Open Saaspo submit page (new tab)Saaspo details |
| 66 | 78 | scriptbyai.com | scriptbyai.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Verified live | 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/scriptbyai-com | Open scriptbyai.com submit page (new tab)scriptbyai.com details |
| 67 | 68 | Chanakya Software | chanakyasoftware.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Create a vendor account and list your tool software offering. | Provide genuine vendor, website, software, and service details. | https://www.chanakyasoftware.com/list-your-software | Open Chanakya Software submit page (new tab)Chanakya Software details |
| 68 | 68 | Clojars | clojars.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Release a genuine Clojure or JVM client library with a POM, description, homepage and source metadata. | Requires an account and deploy credentials; use a unique group or verified domain and maintain releases. | Official Clojars publishing interface checked 2026-07-30 | Open Clojars submit page (new tab)Clojars details |
| 69 | 68 | CPAN / PAUSE | cpan.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Publish a genuine Perl module or CLI through PAUSE with project URLs and clear distribution documentation. | Requires a PAUSE account, unique namespace and ongoing maintenance; first uploader controls the namespace. | Official CPAN PAUSE docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open CPAN / PAUSE submit page (new tab)CPAN / PAUSE details |
| 70 | 68 | CreativesFeed | creativesfeed.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Submit relevant your tool utilities under AI, web, or developer categories. | Only submit tools matching available creative, AI, or development categories. | https://creativesfeed.com/contact/submit-your-software/free-software-listing/ | Open CreativesFeed submit page (new tab)CreativesFeed details |
| 71 | 68 | Devpost | devpost.com | Design galleries | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Enter a relevant live hackathon with a working your tool project, complete its story and demo, and include the project website where allowed. | Only submit to genuinely relevant events, follow each hackathon's eligibility and judging rules, and do not recycle an unrelated promotion. | Official Devpost submission help checked 2026-07-30 | Open Devpost submit page (new tab)Devpost details |
| 72 | 68 | F-Droid | f-droid.org | Software directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Publish a privacy-respecting open-source Android companion app, then file a packaging request or merge request. | App must be source-buildable, useful and actively maintained, with no proprietary tracking, ads or non-free dependencies. | Official F-Droid inclusion policy checked 2026-07-30 | Open F-Droid submit page (new tab)F-Droid details |
| 73 | 68 | Goodreads | goodreads.com | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/goodreads | Open Goodreads submit page (new tab)Goodreads details |
| 74 | 68 | Hackage | hackage.haskell.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Release a useful Haskell library or command-line client with homepage, source and bug-report metadata. | Hackage requires open-source, meaningful packages; uploaded versions cannot simply be replaced. | Official Hackage upload page checked 2026-07-30 | Open Hackage submit page (new tab)Hackage details |
| 75 | 68 | HubPages | hubpages.com | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/hubpages | Open HubPages submit page (new tab)HubPages details |
| 76 | 68 | LineZine | linezine.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Choose the free listing or purchase a dedicated your tool product page. | Free clicks are redirected/nofollow; paid option provides a dedicated dofollow page. | https://linezine.com/list-your-tool | Open LineZine submit page (new tab)LineZine details |
| 77 | 68 | LuaRocks | luarocks.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Create a useful Lua client or helper, publish its rockspec and include homepage, license and source links. | Only publish a working Lua module with correct dependencies and versioned source archives. | Official LuaRocks page checked 2026-07-30 | Open LuaRocks submit page (new tab)LuaRocks details |
| 78 | 68 | Tolodora | tolodora.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Add your tool as a SaaS or online service with its official URL. | Use accurate categories and avoid duplicate or promotional spam entries. | https://tolodora.com/ | Open Tolodora submit page (new tab)Tolodora details |
| 79 | 66 | Apps and Reports | appsandreports.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Register as your tool vendor and add its software/service profile. | Business and product information must be verifiable. | https://www.appsandreports.com/vendor-registration | Open Apps and Reports submit page (new tab)Apps and Reports details |
| 80 | 66 | Fedora COPR | copr.fedorainfracloud.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Create a COPR project, build maintained RPMs and add the official your tool homepage and package documentation. | COPR is a build service rather than Fedora's main repository; provide legitimate source RPMs and support them. | Official Fedora Developer Portal checked 2026-07-30 | Open Fedora COPR submit page (new tab)Fedora COPR details |
| 81 | 66 | GNOME Shell Extensions | extensions.gnome.org | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Create a narrowly useful GNOME Shell extension, provide metadata and homepage or source information, and submit it for review. | Must be GNOME Shell-specific, safe and policy-compliant; manual review queues can be slow. | Official GNOME extension review page checked 2026-07-30 | Open GNOME Shell Extensions submit page (new tab)GNOME Shell Extensions details |
| 82 | 66 | KDE Store | store.kde.org | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Publish a genuinely useful KDE or Plasma asset or integration with accurate project and homepage details. | Content must fit a KDE Store category, respect licenses and trademarks, and pass moderation. | Official KDE Store upload form checked 2026-07-30 | Open KDE Store submit page (new tab)KDE Store details |
| 83 | 66 | ListYourTool | listyourtool.com | AI tool directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Submit a concise your tool profile with its best differentiating utilities. | Working public tool required; reviewed before publication. | https://www.listyourtool.com/submit-tool | Open ListYourTool submit page (new tab)ListYourTool details |
| 84 | 66 | SaaSQuiver | saasquiver.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Submit your tool product, website, owner, and category information. | Requires accurate owner/contact details and a live SaaS product. | https://www.saasquiver.com/saas/submit | Open SaaSQuiver submit page (new tab)SaaSQuiver details |
| 85 | 66 | SoftwareMarket | softwaremarket.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Register your tool and complete the product, company, and category fields. | Submitter must be authorized by the software owner; manual review. | https://www.softwaremarket.com/list-your-software | Open SoftwareMarket submit page (new tab)SoftwareMarket details |
| 86 | 66 | Telegraph | telegra.ph | Profiles and entities | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/telegraph | Open Telegraph submit page (new tab)Telegraph details |
| 87 | 66 | ToolsAIApp | toolsaiapp.com | AI tool directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Create and verify an account, then submit your tool or individual qualifying tools. | Requires verified email and a live AI, SaaS, or extension product. | https://toolsaiapp.com/get-started/ | Open ToolsAIApp submit page (new tab)ToolsAIApp details |
| 88 | 66 | Windows Package Manager | learn.microsoft.com | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Submit a validated manifest for an installable Windows release with PackageUrl, PublisherUrl and support metadata. | Official distribution is manifest and CLI-first, so web backlink visibility is limited; automated and manual safety review applies. | Official Microsoft WinGet docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Windows Package Manager submit page (new tab)Windows Package Manager details |
| 89 | 65 | AI Tool Claw | 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 |
| 90 | 65 | Dun & Bradstreet | dnb.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Claim or update your tool’s legal business record, website, address, phone, industry, and ownership details. | Free manager eligibility is limited to qualifying US-based non-public companies; use the regional D&B process elsewhere. | https://www.dnb.com/en-us/smb/duns/duns-manager.html | Open Dun & Bradstreet submit page (new tab)Dun & Bradstreet details |
| 91 | 65 | Foursquare Business Listings | foursquare.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Claim or create your tool’s genuine business location and maintain its website, contact information, hours, and categories. | Best for a real physical or service location; do not manufacture a venue solely for a backlink. | https://foursquare.com/products/business-listings/ | Open Foursquare Business Listings submit page (new tab)Foursquare Business Listings details |
| 92 | 65 | Gust | gust.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Create an your tool company profile with product, team, traction, and website information. | Best fit for a scalable/fundable startup; control which profile information is public. | https://gust.com/accelerate-your-progress/ | Open Gust submit page (new tab)Gust details |
| 93 | 65 | ListMyAI | 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 |
| 94 | 65 | Sulekha | sulekha.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Register your tool only under an accurate eligible service category and complete its website, location, description, and contact details. | Designed for local service providers; lead charges and category eligibility apply, so avoid an irrelevant software-only listing. | https://www.sulekha.com/local-services/business-owners/business/faq | Open Sulekha submit page (new tab)Sulekha details |
| 95 | 63 | Comparably | comparably.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Claim your tool’s company page and complete its verified website, company description, leadership, and employer information. | Claimant generally needs a valid company email and an HR, marketing, employer-brand, or authorized role. | https://www.comparably.com/faq/ | Open Comparably submit page (new tab)Comparably details |
| 96 | 63 | Glassdoor Employer Center | glassdoor.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Claim your tool employer profile and verify website, headquarters, logo, company mission, and benefits. | Glassdoor approves authorized HR, marketing, operations, or executive users; reviews remain independent. | https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/resources/glassdoor-employer-center-guide/ | Open Glassdoor Employer Center submit page (new tab)Glassdoor Employer Center details |
| 97 | 63 | Hackster.io | hackster.io | Communities and forums | Free | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Publish a detailed hardware or IoT project that genuinely uses your tool, with code, parts, instructions and an external tutorial link where useful. | Hardware-specific; sales pitches and non-project blog posts are prohibited, and discoverable projects must be complete. | Official Hackster project docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Hackster.io submit page (new tab)Hackster.io details |
| 98 | 63 | Indeed Company Pages | indeed.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Claim your tool’s page and add the verified website, social profiles, logo, location, industry, and accurate employer story. | An employer account and verification may be required; reviews cannot be edited by the company and features vary by market. | https://www.indeed.com/hire/resources/howtohub/faq?co=US | Open Indeed Company Pages submit page (new tab)Indeed Company Pages details |
| 99 | 63 | MaxiBestOf | maxibestof.one | Design galleries | Free | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Submit the polished your tool landing/tool UI with clean screenshots and design credits. | Editorial/design review applies; submit only polished, relevant work. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/maxibestof | Open MaxiBestOf submit page (new tab)MaxiBestOf details |
| 100 | 63 | StartUs | startus.cc | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Create a free your tool business profile with product summary, logo, website, team, and genuine company updates. | Keep the profile complete and factual; verify the final page is public and avoid posting duplicate promotional updates. | https://www.startus.cc/recruiter | Open StartUs submit page (new tab)StartUs details |
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.
Everything that does not fit the buckets above.