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Best AI tool directories to submit to

AI tools directory roundup: the best AI-focused catalogs and software marketplaces where category freshness, screenshots, and clear use cases matter more than generic company copy — research before you buy a submission package.

31Directories
16Dofollow
27Free to join
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Top 10 AI Tools directories by authority

Ranked by Ahrefs Domain Rating. Open a guide for requirements, link type, and submission steps.

  1. Product Hunt

    A launch community where startups, SaaS tools, and AI products can earn early attention, feedback, and referral traffic.

    DR 92nofollowfree45-60 min

  2. G2

    A major B2B software marketplace where verified review volume can influence search visibility and buyer trust.

    DR 91nofollowfree2-4 hrs

  3. Hacker News

    Hacker News is Y Combinator's community news site where users submit and vote on links.

    DR 91mixedfree20-40 min

  4. Capterra

    A software directory and review marketplace used by buyers comparing SaaS vendors across hundreds of categories.

    DR 90nofollowfree2-4 hrs

  5. AlternativeTo

    A crowdsourced software discovery site where users compare apps and suggest new products as alternatives to existing tools.

    DR 82dofollowfree30-45 min

  6. Dang.ai

    Dang.ai is an AI tools directory (running since 2022) with 7,000+ published AI tools browsable by category, integration, platform and pricing, plus a weekly…

    DR 81dofollowfreemium15-30 min

  7. Twelve Tools

    Twelve Tools (twelve.tools) is a curated directory featuring twelve new startups and web tools a day across 100+ categories, aimed at people discovering new…

    DR 81dofollowfreemium20-40 min

  8. ToolPilot

    ToolPilot.ai is an AI tools directory where users browse, filter (by price, features, API, platforms) and review AI tools and services, plus coupons and deals.

    DR 78dofollowfreemium15-25 min

  9. There's An AI For That

    A high-traffic AI tools directory where users search by task to discover AI products — strong for category discovery even when listing links are nofollow.

    DR 77nofollowfreemium20-40 min

  10. Peerlist

    Peerlist is a professional network for builders (developers, designers and makers).

    DR 77nofollowfree30-60 min

All 31 AI Tools directories

Filter by category, link type, and pricing to separate launch sites, review marketplaces, and catalogs.

31 of 31 directories
DirectoryDRIntentLinkDifficultyPricingCategory
PHProduct Hunt92launchnofollowmoderatefreelaunch, saas
G2G291buyer researchnofollowhardfreereviews, b2b
HNHacker News91communitymixedhardfreecommunity, launch
CACapterra90buyer researchnofollowhardfreereviews, software
ATAlternativeTo82category discoverydofollowmoderatefreealternatives, software
DGDang.ai81category discoverydofolloweasyfreemiumai, directory
TTTwelve Tools81launchdofollowmoderatefreemiumai, launch
TPToolPilot78category discoverydofolloweasyfreemiumai, directory
TAThere's An AI For That77category discoverynofollowmoderatefreemiumai, tools
PLPeerlist77launchnofollowmoderatefreelaunch, community
SESiteefy77category discoverynofolloweasyfreemiumai, directory
SMShowMeBestAI76category discoverydofolloweasyfreemiumai, directory
UNUneed75launchdofollowmoderatefreemiumlaunch, indie
AMAlternative.me75category discoverynofolloweasyfreealternatives, software
LILaunchIgniter75launchnofolloweasyfreemiumlaunch
GAGood AI Tools74category discoverydofolloweasyfreeai, directory
FPFuturepedia73category discoverynofollowhardpaidai, tools
TLTinyLaunch72launchmixedeasyfreemiumlaunch, indie
SHSaaSHub71category discoverydofolloweasyfreealternatives, saas
AUAura++71category discoverydofolloweasyfreemiumai, directory
PPPeerPush70launchdofolloweasyfreemiumlaunch, ai
DLDeepLaunch70launchdofolloweasyfreemiumlaunch
FTFuture Tools69category discoverynofollowmoderatefreeai, directory
AIAI Tools Inc68category discoverydofolloweasyfreemiumai, directory
OTOpen Tools68category discoverydofollowmoderatepaidai, directory
RDThe Rundown AI68category discoverydofollowhardfreeai, newsletter
G3GPT-3 Demo64category discoverydofolloweasyfreeai, directory
OHOpenHunts64launchmixedeasyfreemiumlaunch, hunter
TATopAI.tools64category discoverymixedeasypaidai, directory
WCWebCatalog59category discoverynofolloweasyfreeapps, catalog
AIAI Tools FYI58category discoverydofolloweasypaidai, tools
PH
Product Huntlaunch
DR 92freenofollowmoderate

launch, saas · Launch visibility / Founder feedback

G2
G2buyer research
DR 91freenofollowhard

reviews, b2b · B2B buyers / Review credibility

HN
Hacker Newscommunity
DR 91freemixedhard

community, launch · Technical launches / Show HN discussion

CA
Capterrabuyer research
DR 90freenofollowhard

reviews, software · Software buyers / Category rankings

AT
AlternativeTocategory discovery
DR 82freedofollowmoderate

alternatives, software · Alternative searches / Competitor comparison traffic

DG
Dang.aicategory discovery
DR 81freemiumdofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI tool discovery / Faster paid review

TT
Twelve Toolslaunch
DR 81freemiumdofollowmoderate

ai, launch · Daily tool batches / AI launches

TP
ToolPilotcategory discovery
DR 78freemiumdofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI indexes / Tool SEO pages

TA
There's An AI For Thatcategory discovery
DR 77freemiumnofollowmoderate

ai, tools · AI category discovery / Task-based search traffic

PL
Peerlistlaunch
DR 77freenofollowmoderate

launch, community · Launchpad projects / Builder network

SE
Siteefycategory discovery
DR 77freemiumnofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI directories / Paid faster review

SM
ShowMeBestAIcategory discovery
DR 76freemiumdofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI roundups / Category pages

UN
Uneedlaunch
DR 75freemiumdofollowmoderate

launch, indie · Daily launch competitions / Indie tools

AM
Alternative.mecategory discovery
DR 75freenofolloweasy

alternatives, software · Alternatives graphs / Competitor adjacency

LI
LaunchIgniterlaunch
DR 75freemiumnofolloweasy

launch · Launch boards / PH-style days

GA
Good AI Toolscategory discovery
DR 74freedofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI catalogs / Backlink coverage

FP
Futurepediacategory discovery
DR 73paidnofollowhard

ai, tools · AI tool discovery / Professional AI audience

TL
TinyLaunchlaunch
DR 72freemiummixedeasy

launch, indie · Indie launches / Small boards

SH
SaaSHubcategory discovery
DR 71freedofolloweasy

alternatives, saas · SaaS alternatives / Product discovery

AU
Aura++category discovery
DR 71freemiumdofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI indexes / Freemium listings

PP
PeerPushlaunch
DR 70freemiumdofolloweasy

launch, ai · AI launches / Peer boards

DL
DeepLaunchlaunch
DR 70freemiumdofolloweasy

launch · Paid launches / Small boards

FT
Future Toolscategory discovery
DR 69freenofollowmoderate

ai, directory · AI discovery / Newsletter adjacency

AI
AI Tools Inccategory discovery
DR 68freemiumdofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI directories / Category SEO

OT
Open Toolscategory discovery
DR 68paiddofollowmoderate

ai, directory · Paid AI listings / Indexes

RD
The Rundown AIcategory discovery
DR 68freedofollowhard

ai, newsletter · AI newsletter adjacency / Tool features

G3
GPT-3 Democategory discovery
DR 64freedofolloweasy

ai, directory · AI demos / Legacy GPT indexes

OH
OpenHuntslaunch
DR 64freemiummixedeasy

launch, hunter · Open launch boards / Hunter-style posts

TA
TopAI.toolscategory discovery
DR 64paidmixedeasy

ai, directory · Paid AI SEO pages / Category ranks on that site

WC
WebCatalogcategory discovery
DR 59freenofolloweasy

apps, catalog · Desktop app catalogs / Web app listings

AI
AI Tools FYIcategory discovery
DR 58paiddofolloweasy

ai, tools · AI category discovery / Topical backlinks

What you receive after checkout — no vanity metrics, just deliverables.

Every campaign ships with the same deliverables, whichever package you choose.

Directories in catalog
74
Package sizes
25 or 74
Intake turnaround
1 business day
Revision pass
1 per fixable rejection

AI Tools directory FAQ

What makes an AI tools directory listing strong?

Specific use cases, model capabilities, example outputs, and clear pricing make AI listings less interchangeable.

How many AI directories should I prioritize?

Prioritize directories with clear category fit, visible examples, and buyer-friendly listing pages before expanding into lower-intent lists.

How do I hand AI tool submissions to a managed campaign?

Open Submit AI Tool to Directories or buy a package on pricing. After payment we collect AI-specific assets—use cases, screenshots, and pricing notes—then submit and track outcomes.