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Open Tools submission guide

OpenTools is an AI tools directory where users search and compare 2,500+ curated AI tools by task, category and pricing, plus MCP servers, AI models and…

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68Domain Rating
moderateDifficulty
20-40 minEstimated effort

Why founders submit to Open Tools

It also runs an AI newsletter for builders and AI professionals.

Pricing as Open Tools states it: 'Tool submissions require a paid listing subscription.' The price is not shown publicly; you must sign in to enter tool details and continue to checkout. Package includes a listing with website link, 4 days on the homepage, and launch posts on OpenTools X and LinkedIn.

When we checked live listings, outbound product links were followed (dofollow). Ahrefs Domain Rating was 68 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when AI tools will pay for an additional index listing.

What we handle on Open Tools

  • Match your product to the right category and requirements
  • Prepare listing copy, assets, and submission details
  • Submit on your behalf and note approval or follow-up status
  • Report the listing URL when the page goes live
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How to submit to Open Tools

  1. Open opentools.ai/friends/launch-tool (footer: For Builders > Submit a Tool; MCP servers use /friends/launch-mcp)
  2. Click 'Sign In to Continue' and sign in
  3. Enter your tool details
  4. Continue to checkout to pay for the listing subscription
  5. After launch, the tool is featured on the homepage for 4 days and announced on OpenTools' X and LinkedIn

Prefer to DIY? Open the Open Tools submission page . Most founders hire us when they want coverage across many directories without repeating this process.

Before you submit to Open Tools

  • There is no free submission path; the launch page states a paid listing subscription is required.
  • Pricing is only revealed after sign-in; third-party sites quote different figures, so check the checkout before budgeting.
  • MCP servers have a separate launch flow at /friends/launch-mcp.

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Open Tools submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to Open Tools?

'Tool submissions require a paid listing subscription.' The price is not shown publicly; you must sign in to enter tool details and continue to checkout. Package includes a listing with website link, 4 days on the homepage, and launch posts on OpenTools X and LinkedIn.

Are Open Tools links dofollow?

Open Tools gives a followed (dofollow) link to your site, so the listing can pass link equity. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.

What do I need to submit to Open Tools?

Account / sign-in required, Paid listing subscription (checkout after entering tool details), Tool details entered after sign-in (exact fields not visible without logging in).

Pay for Open Tools plus the rest of the public catalog.

We complete submissions on time after intake. Approvals, reviews, and domain rating are never guaranteed.

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