For AI tool makers
Where to submit your AI tool: 75 directories and launch sites
Built an AI tool? These are the directories, launch platforms, review sites, communities and newsletters where makers list new AI products. Each row shows the cost and link type we found.
Every row is marked “Needs checking” until we verify its submit page; terms change, so confirm on the site. For general link building, see Backlinks and our free directory submission sites.
How to submit, in three steps
Step 1
Prepare a listing kit
Tagline, short and long description, pricing, category, logo, screenshots and a demo video, all in one folder so each submission takes minutes.
Step 2
Write a unique description per site
Rework the copy for each directory's audience and format. Duplicate text across dozens of sites reads as spam to people and search engines alike.
Step 3
Track every submission
Keep a sheet with the site, date, status, listing URL and link type. Follow up on pending reviews and keep pricing current when it changes.
AI tool directories
30 sites
- Visit Futurepedia (opens in a new tab)
Futurepedia
futurepedia.io
One of the largest AI tool directories, organised by category and use case; listings are a paid submission.
PaidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit There's An AI For That (opens in a new tab)
There's An AI For That
theresanaiforthat.com
A huge, heavily visited AI database sorted by task, with a paid submission and an optional launch newsletter mention.
PaidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Toolify (opens in a new tab)
Toolify
toolify.ai
Large directory that shows traffic estimates for each tool; free listings queue longer than paid ones.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit FutureTools (opens in a new tab)
FutureTools
futuretools.io
Matt Wolfe's curated directory; submissions are reviewed by hand, so a clear description and demo help.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit TopAI.tools (opens in a new tab)
TopAI.tools
topai.tools
Searchable directory with filters by category and pricing, plus paid featured spots.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Tool Hunt (opens in a new tab)
AI Tool Hunt
aitoolhunt.com
Directory with upvotes and category pages, aimed at people browsing for new tools.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Insidr (opens in a new tab)
Insidr
insidr.ai
Directory and blog covering AI tools for marketers and creators.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Scout (opens in a new tab)
AI Scout
aiscout.net
Directory with alternatives pages, useful for appearing next to better-known competitors.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Easy With AI (opens in a new tab)
Easy With AI
easywithai.com
Directory with short write-ups per tool and guides that link to listed products.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Valley (opens in a new tab)
AI Valley
aivalley.ai
Directory paired with a daily AI newsletter, so featured listings can reach email readers too.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AIcyclopedia (opens in a new tab)
AIcyclopedia
aicyclopedia.com
Directory of AI tools, prompts and resources organised by category.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Toolpilot (opens in a new tab)
Toolpilot
toolpilot.ai
Directory with detailed listing pages including features, pricing and use cases.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Tools Directory (opens in a new tab)
AI Tools Directory
aitoolsdirectory.com
Straightforward category directory; useful as a basic citation for a new tool.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Supertools by The Rundown (opens in a new tab)
Supertools by The Rundown
supertools.therundown.ai
The Rundown AI's tool database, linked from one of the largest AI newsletters.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit SaaS AI Tools (opens in a new tab)
SaaS AI Tools
saasaitools.com
Directory focused on AI-powered SaaS products for business users.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Dang.ai (opens in a new tab)
Dang.ai
dang.ai
Hand-reviewed AI directory with category browsing and featured placements.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Toolnet (opens in a new tab)
AI Toolnet
aitoolnet.com
Directory with tags and comparison pages across many tool categories.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit OpenTools (opens in a new tab)
OpenTools
opentools.ai
AI tool directory that also publishes AI news, which can bring additional mentions.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Aixploria (opens in a new tab)
Aixploria
aixploria.com
Multilingual directory (including French) that helps reach non-English audiences.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Parabellum (opens in a new tab)
AI Parabellum
aiparabellum.com
Directory with a large catalogue and frequent new-tool roundups.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Top Tools (opens in a new tab)
AI Top Tools
aitoptools.com
Directory with user ratings and category leaderboards.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AllThingsAI (opens in a new tab)
AllThingsAI
allthingsai.com
Directory of AI tools and services with simple category pages.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Tool Finder (opens in a new tab)
Tool Finder
toolfinder.co
Curated directory of productivity and work tools, including many AI products.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Agents Directory (opens in a new tab)
AI Agents Directory
aiagentsdirectory.com
Niche directory for AI agents and agent frameworks; relevant if your product is agentic.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Agent Store (opens in a new tab)
AI Agent Store
aiagentstore.ai
Marketplace-style directory for AI agents and agencies that build them.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Find My AI Tool (opens in a new tab)
Find My AI Tool
findmyaitool.com
Directory with use-case filters, aimed at people searching by problem rather than brand.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit aitools.fyi (opens in a new tab)
aitools.fyi
aitools.fyi
Directory with a clean listing format and alternatives pages.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Powerusers AI (opens in a new tab)
Powerusers AI
powerusers.ai
Directory and community that groups AI tools by job and workflow.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Altern (opens in a new tab)
Altern
altern.ai
Directory covering AI tools, models and datasets, useful for more technical products.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AI Tools Club (opens in a new tab)
AI Tools Club
aitoolsclub.com
Directory with blog-style write-ups that can link back to listed tools.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking
Launch platforms
13 sites
- Visit Product Hunt (opens in a new tab)
Product Hunt
producthunt.com
The best-known launch site; plan launch day, have a clear tagline and reply to every comment.
FreeNofollow linkNeeds checking - Visit BetaList (opens in a new tab)
BetaList
betalist.com
Showcases early-stage startups looking for beta users; free submissions wait longer than paid ones.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Uneed (opens in a new tab)
Uneed
uneed.best
Daily launch platform for makers with a free queue and paid options to skip it.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Launching Next (opens in a new tab)
Launching Next
launchingnext.com
Long-running startup showcase that accepts free submissions.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Peerlist Launchpad (opens in a new tab)
Peerlist Launchpad
peerlist.io
Weekly launches on a professional network for builders, good for developer tools.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Microlaunch (opens in a new tab)
Microlaunch
microlaunch.net
Launch platform where products stay featured for a month instead of a single day.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Fazier (opens in a new tab)
Fazier
fazier.com
Product launch platform with daily rankings and badges for top launches.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit DevHunt (opens in a new tab)
DevHunt
devhunt.org
Launch site for developer tools, with voting tied to GitHub accounts.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit BetaPage (opens in a new tab)
BetaPage
betapage.co
Directory of new startups and products seeking early adopters.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit SideProjectors (opens in a new tab)
SideProjectors
sideprojectors.com
Marketplace and showcase for side projects, including ones for sale.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit TinyLaunch (opens in a new tab)
TinyLaunch
tinylaunch.com
Smaller launch platform for indie makers, useful as an extra launch-day mention.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AppSumo (opens in a new tab)
AppSumo
appsumo.com
Lifetime-deal marketplace that can bring a burst of users; selling there means sharing revenue and committing to support.
PaidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Startup Stash (opens in a new tab)
Startup Stash
startupstash.com
Curated directory of tools and resources for startups.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking
Software review sites
15 sites
- Visit G2 (opens in a new tab)
G2
g2.com
Major software review site; a free profile plus real customer reviews helps with buyer research and comparisons.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Capterra (opens in a new tab)
Capterra
capterra.com
Gartner Digital Markets review site; a free listing can be extended with pay-per-click placements.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit GetApp (opens in a new tab)
GetApp
getapp.com
Sister site to Capterra; one vendor account usually covers both.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Software Advice (opens in a new tab)
Software Advice
softwareadvice.com
Another Gartner Digital Markets site that matches buyers with software through advisers.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit TrustRadius (opens in a new tab)
TrustRadius
trustradius.com
B2B review site known for long, detailed reviews from verified users.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit AlternativeTo (opens in a new tab)
AlternativeTo
alternativeto.net
Crowd-sourced list of alternatives; adding your tool as an alternative to well-known products can drive steady traffic.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit SaaSHub (opens in a new tab)
SaaSHub
saashub.com
Independent software alternatives and comparisons site that accepts free submissions.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Slant (opens in a new tab)
Slant
slant.co
Community-ranked answers to questions like 'best tool for X', where products can be suggested.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit SaaSworthy (opens in a new tab)
SaaSworthy
saasworthy.com
Software discovery site with category rankings and comparison pages.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit SourceForge (opens in a new tab)
SourceForge
sourceforge.net
Long-standing software directory listing commercial and open-source products, with business software reviews.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit SoftwareSuggest (opens in a new tab)
SoftwareSuggest
softwaresuggest.com
Software review and recommendation site with a strong audience in India and Asia.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Tekpon (opens in a new tab)
Tekpon
tekpon.com
Software marketplace with reviews, deals and category rankings.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit StackShare (opens in a new tab)
StackShare
stackshare.io
Where engineering teams share their tech stacks; worth a profile for developer-facing tools.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Crunchbase (opens in a new tab)
Crunchbase
crunchbase.com
Company database used by investors and journalists; a complete profile adds credibility.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)
Trustpilot
trustpilot.com
Consumer review platform; better suited to tools sold to the public than to enterprise products.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking
Communities and forums
8 sites
- Visit Hacker News (Show HN) (opens in a new tab)
Hacker News (Show HN)
news.ycombinator.com
Post a Show HN when people can try the product without signing up; the audience values technical honesty over marketing.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Indie Hackers (opens in a new tab)
Indie Hackers
indiehackers.com
Community of founders sharing revenue and lessons; write-ups about how you built the tool do better than ads.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit r/SideProject (opens in a new tab)
r/SideProject
reddit.com
Subreddit for sharing side projects; follow the rules and engage with comments.
FreeNofollow linkNeeds checking - Visit r/SaaS (opens in a new tab)
r/SaaS
reddit.com
Subreddit for SaaS founders; promotion is limited, so share lessons and ask for feedback instead.
FreeNofollow linkNeeds checking - Visit r/alphaandbetausers (opens in a new tab)
r/alphaandbetausers
reddit.com
Subreddit made for recruiting early testers for new products.
FreeNofollow linkNeeds checking - Visit Hugging Face Spaces (opens in a new tab)
Hugging Face Spaces
huggingface.co
Host a live demo of your model or app where the ML community already browses.
Free + paidLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit DEV Community (opens in a new tab)
DEV Community
dev.to
Developer blogging platform; a useful technical post about your tool can be shared widely.
FreeLink type unknownNeeds checking - Visit Awesome lists on GitHub (opens in a new tab)
Awesome lists on GitHub
github.com
Curated GitHub lists accept pull requests for relevant tools; read each list's contribution rules first.
FreeNofollow linkNeeds checking
Submitting an AI tool: common questions
Where should I submit my AI tool first?
Start with the large AI tool directories and one launch platform, then add review sites and communities where your users already spend time. Quality listings on a few relevant sites beat a copy-pasted blurb on hundreds.
Are AI directory listings free?
Many have a free listing, often with a paid option for faster review or a featured spot. Each row shows the cost we found; check the site's submit page, because terms change.
Do these directories give dofollow backlinks?
Some do and some don't, and it changes. We mark the link type as our best estimate and every row as 'Needs checking' until someone verifies the submit page. Treat a listing as a source of users first and a backlink second.
What do I need before I submit?
A listing kit: a one-line tagline, a short and a long description, pricing, category, logo, three or four screenshots, a demo video if you have one and a contact email. Write a unique description per site instead of pasting the same text everywhere.
None of these sites paid to be listed and we have no affiliate links. Looking for tools rather than listing one? Browse the AI Tools Directory or the AI bundles.