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ToolPilot submission guide

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.

Last checked against ToolPilot's own submission pages on .

78Domain Rating
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15-25 minEstimated effort

Why founders submit to ToolPilot

Its FAQ describes it as for anyone looking for AI tools, from influencers and bloggers to marketers.

Pricing as ToolPilot states it: Free Listing: free (backlink required; 'may take up to 60 days to process'). Priority Listing: $99.00 one-time (live within seven days). Premium Listing: $199.00 for the first month, then $39.00 each month (live within seven days, editor-enhanced, featured in categories and on the homepage). Review and timing: Free: up to 60 days; Priority and Premium: live within seven days.

When we checked live listings, outbound product links were followed (dofollow). Ahrefs Domain Rating was 78 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when AI products need another discovery index besides TAAFT/Futurepedia.

What we handle on ToolPilot

  • 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 ToolPilot

  1. For the free route, first add a ToolPilot badge or logo link to your site
  2. Open toolpilot.ai/pages/submit-your-ai-tool and fill in the embedded Jotform ('Toolpilot Tools Submission')
  3. Enter your details and the backlink URL, then the tool name, URL, logo, tagline, description, overview and top features
  4. Complete the techs and specs section (API, platforms, integrations, pricing model, lowest price)
  5. Choose Free, Priority ($99) or Premium ($199, then $39/mo) and submit, paying if needed

Prefer to DIY? Open the ToolPilot submission page (opens in a new tab). Most founders hire us when they want coverage across many directories without repeating this process.

Before you submit to ToolPilot

  • The submit page says adding the badge 'will help prioritize your submission' for free listings.
  • The form guidance asks for an overview covering what the tool is, how it works, use cases, API, integrations, compatibility and the company background.
  • The form's logo must be square 500x500 JPG with a background color.

Alternatives to ToolPilot

Directories with the same audience and format, worth submitting to in the same campaign.

ToolPilot submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to ToolPilot?

Free Listing: free (backlink required; 'may take up to 60 days to process'). Priority Listing: $99.00 one-time (live within seven days). Premium Listing: $199.00 for the first month, then $39.00 each month (live within seven days, editor-enhanced, featured in categories and on the homepage).

Are ToolPilot links dofollow?

ToolPilot 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.

How long does ToolPilot take to review a submission?

Free: up to 60 days; Priority and Premium: live within seven days

What do I need to submit to ToolPilot?

Backlink URL for the Free Listing ('A link back to our site is now mandatory for all free listings'), Name, company, email, AI tool name, URL (must start with https://), Square logo (500x500, JPG, with a background color), Tagline, tags, short description (shown next to the logo), In-depth overview (up to 3,400 characters) and up to 5 top features (300 characters each), API / community availability, platform compatibility, integrations, subscription and billing options, lowest price (USD), social links, Choice of listing type: Free, Priority or Premium.

Does ToolPilot require a badge or backlink?

Yes. ToolPilot asks listed products to display its badge or link back, at least for free or faster approval. Check the current terms before submitting.

Pay for ToolPilot plus the rest of the public catalog.

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