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.
153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 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 |
| 102 | 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 |
| 103 | 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 |
| 104 | 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 |
| 105 | 64 | DigitalOcean Marketplace | digitalocean.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Join the vendor program and package your tool as a legitimate one-click app or supported SaaS add-on with documentation and website links. | Must be deployable, production-ready and maintained; image, Kubernetes or SaaS requirements depend on listing type. | Official DigitalOcean docs verified 2026-07-13 and checked 2026-07-30 | Open DigitalOcean Marketplace submit page (new tab)DigitalOcean Marketplace details |
| 106 | 64 | DiscoverCloud | discovercloud.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Use Become a Vendor to publish your tool business-software profile. | Requires a vendor account and genuine business software/service listing. | https://www.discovercloud.com/about-us | Open DiscoverCloud submit page (new tab)DiscoverCloud details |
| 107 | 64 | PrestaShop Marketplace | precisemarketplace.prestashop.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Build a production-ready PrestaShop module or theme and submit its technical package, product page and support links. | Technical validation, security, compatibility, licensing, support and marketplace quality rules apply. | Official PrestaShop marketplace guidelines checked 2026-07-30 | Open PrestaShop Marketplace submit page (new tab)PrestaShop Marketplace details |
| 108 | 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 |
| 109 | 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 |
| 110 | 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 |
| 111 | 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 |
| 112 | 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 |
| 113 | 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 |
| 114 | 63 | TechPluto | techpluto.com | Startup directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Submit a 100-plus-word your tool startup story for editorial consideration. | Publication is editorially selected and not guaranteed. | https://www.techpluto.com/submit-startup2222/ | Open TechPluto submit page (new tab)TechPluto details |
| 115 | 63 | TechSuggest | techsuggest.in | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Create an your tool vendor account targeting Indian software buyers. | Vendor verification required; best suited to B2B software. | https://techsuggest.in/vendor/benefits | Open TechSuggest submit page (new tab)TechSuggest details |
| 116 | 62 | Heroku Elements Marketplace | elements.heroku.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Not stated | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Build a real Heroku add-on or qualifying open-source buildpack and progress it through the partner release stages. | Add-ons need HTTPS and JSON integration, testing, support and alpha-to-beta review; promotional-only entries do not qualify. | Official Heroku docs and live Elements catalog checked 2026-07-30 | Open Heroku Elements Marketplace submit page (new tab)Heroku Elements Marketplace details |
| 117 | 60 | Awesome Indie | awesomeindie.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | 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/awesome-indie | Open Awesome Indie submit page (new tab)Awesome Indie details |
| 118 | 60 | IssueWire | issuewire.com | PR and source platforms | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Test one legitimate product-news release, then use paid tiers only if referral or discovery value is measurable. | Official terms state links are nofollow; syndication and pickup are not guaranteed, so do not treat it as a PageRank tactic. | https://www.issuewire.com/terms-of-service | Open IssueWire submit page (new tab)IssueWire details |
| 119 | 60 | ThatsMyAI | thatsmy.ai | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | 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/thatsmyai | Open ThatsMyAI submit page (new tab)ThatsMyAI details |
| 120 | 60 | Webfolio | webfolio.to | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Submit your tool for an editorial tool profile and optional promotion. | Editorial approval applies; paid exposure is optional. | https://www.webfolio.to/for-founders | Open Webfolio submit page (new tab)Webfolio details |
| 121 | 59 | Prezly | prezly.com | PR and source platforms | Not stated | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Build a branded your tool newsroom, publish media-ready stories, and send targeted pitches to opted-in contacts. | A hosted newsroom is owned media, not earned coverage; comply with outreach and privacy rules and avoid mass pitching. | https://www.prezly.com/pricing | Open Prezly submit page (new tab)Prezly details |
| 122 | 59 | SaaS Avenue | saasavenue.com | Software directories | Not stated | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Use the site's Submit Your Product flow for your tool. | Listing is subject to editorial review; submission does not guarantee publication. | https://saasavenue.com/ | Open SaaS Avenue submit page (new tab)SaaS Avenue details |
| 123 | 56 | Bytes | bytes.dev | Publishing platforms | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Sponsor your tool’s strongest browser or JavaScript-based developer utility with copy tailored to working JS developers. | Only relevant developer products fit; sponsorship is advertising and does not guarantee an indexed or followed backlink. | https://bytes.dev/advertise | Open Bytes submit page (new tab)Bytes details |
| 124 | 56 | Changelog Media | changelog.com | Publishing platforms | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Run a clearly disclosed campaign for your tool’s developer and security tools across relevant Changelog podcasts or newsletters. | Free news submissions explicitly reject commercial products and services, so use sponsorship; treat links as ads, not PageRank. | https://changelog.com/news/submit | Open Changelog Media submit page (new tab)Changelog Media details |
| 125 | 56 | TLDR | tldr.tech | Publishing platforms | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Place a targeted your tool campaign in TLDR Dev, InfoSec, AI, Tech, Product, or Founders with a focused landing page. | Maximum three advertisers per issue, but email or archive links are paid placements and offer no guaranteed SEO value. | https://advertise.tldr.tech/ | Open TLDR submit page (new tab)TLDR details |
| 126 | 53 | ACCESS Newswire | accessnewswire.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Distribute a substantial your tool launch or privacy/security research story with media, founder quote, and one canonical URL. | Editorial acceptance applies; unlimited hyperlinks are offered, but pickup and link treatment remain publisher-controlled. | https://www.accessnewswire.com/submit-a-press-release | Open ACCESS Newswire submit page (new tab)ACCESS Newswire details |
| 127 | 53 | Business Wire | businesswire.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Reserve for major corporate news, partnerships, funding, or independently useful your tool research. | Account setup and editorial review are required; distribution is not an editorial endorsement and links may be qualified. | https://secure.businesswire.com/pricing | Open Business Wire submit page (new tab)Business Wire details |
| 128 | 53 | CisionOne | cision.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Build a tightly relevant press list and pitch an original your tool report, launch, or expert source contribution. | Use only permission-aware, personalized outreach; software access never guarantees coverage or a link. | https://www.cision.com/journalist-outreach/ | Open CisionOne submit page (new tab)CisionOne details |
| 129 | 53 | eReleases | ereleases.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Use its PR Newswire-backed packages only for a strong national-interest your tool story with clear evidence. | No coverage or SEO outcome is guaranteed; avoid keyword-stuffed or purely promotional copy. | https://order.ereleases.com/ | Open eReleases submit page (new tab)eReleases details |
| 130 | 53 | GlobeNewswire | globenewswire.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Use for a major release or original your tool trend report that merits broad international distribution. | Submit only verifiable corporate news; publisher pickups and link attributes vary by outlet. | https://www.globenewswire.com/en/press-release-distribution-services | Open GlobeNewswire submit page (new tab)GlobeNewswire details |
| 131 | 53 | Muck Rack | muckrack.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Identify reporters actively covering privacy, security, developer tools, and consumer utilities; send individualized evidence-led pitches. | No direct listing backlink is promised; respect journalist preferences and avoid unsolicited bulk outreach. | https://muckrack.com/pricing | Open Muck Rack submit page (new tab)Muck Rack details |
| 132 | 53 | Newswire | newswire.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Use a focused product or research announcement and target the most relevant technology or cybersecurity distribution. | Release must be factual and newsworthy; syndication does not guarantee journalist coverage, ranking, or a followed link. | https://www.newswire.com/our_prices | Open Newswire submit page (new tab)Newswire details |
| 133 | 53 | PR Fire | prfire.co.uk | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Use its distribution-only option for ready copy or writing package for a strong UK-facing your tool announcement. | Content must pass review; distribution and syndication are paid exposure, not guaranteed independent editorial links. | https://dashboard.prfire.co.uk/press_releases/build/plan | Open PR Fire submit page (new tab)PR Fire details |
| 134 | 53 | PR Leap | prleap.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Submit a newsworthy your tool release and target its newspaper, radio, television, and online media network. | Distribution to outlets is not the same as earned coverage; verify current package scope before purchase. | https://www.prleap.com/features | Open PR Leap submit page (new tab)PR Leap details |
| 135 | 53 | PR Newswire | prnewswire.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Pitch a high-signal announcement to relevant technology, AI, privacy, or India media lists through its distribution network. | Membership and distribution charges may apply; placement, pickup, and backlinks are never guaranteed. | https://www.prnewswire.com/pr-distribution-and-placement/ | Open PR Newswire submit page (new tab)PR Newswire details |
| 136 | 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 |
| 137 | 53 | SitePoint | sitepoint.com | Publishing platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Submit a deep technical tutorial showing a generalizable web, security, or privacy technique used while building your tool. | Must be original and educational, not promotional; current rules require human-authored work with less than 50% AI involvement. | https://www.sitepoint.com/write-for-us/ | Open SitePoint submit page (new tab)SitePoint details |
| 138 | 53 | TMX Newsfile | newsfilecorp.com | PR and source platforms | Paid | Involved | Medium | Verified live | Submit a polished technology or company announcement and select only the relevant distribution circuit. | Editorial rules apply; a wire release is owned media distribution, not guaranteed independent coverage. | https://www2.newsfilecorp.com/ | Open TMX Newsfile submit page (new tab)TMX Newsfile details |
| 139 | 48 | Stork.AI | stork.ai | AI tool directories | Free | Quick | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool with the verification badge or use the no-badge paid option. | Free submission requires displaying the Stork Verified badge. | https://www.stork.ai/submit | Open Stork.AI submit page (new tab)Stork.AI details |
| 140 | 46 | Promote Project | promoteproject.com | Profiles and entities | Free | Moderate | Later | 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/promote-project | Open Promote Project submit page (new tab)Promote Project details |
| 141 | 46 | SecretSearchEngineLabs | secretsearchenginelabs.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/secretsearchenginelabs | Open SecretSearchEngineLabs submit page (new tab)SecretSearchEngineLabs details |
| 142 | 46 | Sites Plus | sites-plus.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/sites-plus | Open Sites Plus submit page (new tab)Sites Plus details |
| 143 | 45 | Alignable | alignable.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Verified live | Create an your tool business profile only if it genuinely operates in the United States or Canada and can be verified there. | Official rules limit membership to businesses located and operating in the US or Canada; not eligible for an India-only entity. | https://support.alignable.com/hc/en-us/articles/6422411508109-How-to-sign-up-for-Alignable | Open Alignable submit page (new tab)Alignable details |
| 144 | 45 | Yelp for Business | yelp.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Verified live | Claim your tool’s genuine operating location only if the business is eligible, then add accurate website and contact information. | A real local or service-area business is required; an online-only tool with no eligible business presence may be rejected. | https://business.yelp.com/products/business-page/ | Open Yelp for Business submit page (new tab)Yelp for Business details |
| 145 | 43 | ChamberofCommerce.com | chamberofcommerce.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Add or claim your tool only if it has a genuine US business presence, then verify the website and business details. | US-focused local directory; eligibility, verification, and public-link treatment should be confirmed before submission. | https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/faq | Open ChamberofCommerce.com submit page (new tab)ChamberofCommerce.com details |
| 146 | 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 |
| 147 | 43 | GainWeb | gainweb.org | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/gainweb | Open GainWeb submit page (new tab)GainWeb details |
| 148 | 43 | NavTools AI | 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 |
| 149 | 43 | Nextdoor Business | nextdoor.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Create a free page only for a genuine local your tool office or service area and add accurate story, categories, website, and contact data. | Official guidance says pages are for truly local businesses; verification is required for posting and online-only use is a poor fit. | https://business.nextdoor.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-claiming-your-nextdoor-business-page?hs_amp=true | Open Nextdoor Business submit page (new tab)Nextdoor Business details |
| 150 | 43 | ProLinkDirectory | prolinkdirectory.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/prolinkdirectory | Open ProLinkDirectory submit page (new tab)ProLinkDirectory details |
| 151 | 43 | SitePromotionDirectory | sitepromotiondirectory.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/sitepromotiondirectory | Open SitePromotionDirectory submit page (new tab)SitePromotionDirectory details |
| 152 | 43 | TradeIndia | tradeindia.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Verified live | List a genuine paid your tool B2B product or service, complete the company profile, and provide accurate seller documentation. | Product, price, phone, company, and verification details are expected; do not use it as a generic SEO listing if the offer is ineligible. | https://www.tradeindia.com/about-us/help/account/registration/ | Open TradeIndia submit page (new tab)TradeIndia details |
| 153 | 42 | UpRank | uprank.com | Software directories | Not stated | Moderate | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool for manual inclusion in the software directory. | Manually vetted; acceptance and category fit are discretionary. | https://uprank.com/list-your-business | Open UpRank submit page (new tab)UpRank details |
Behind the list
Every row here starts as a line in a sheet, gets normalised into one of 14 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.
Everything that does not fit the buckets above.