Startup & AI Directory Finder

A searchable list of 269 directories where you can submit your startup or AI tool for backlinks and traffic. We checked the Domain Rating, the price, and whether submitting was actually a good experience - filter to find the ones worth your time.

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Directory	DR ▾	Category	Price	Experience	Notes	Submit
Trustpilot	94	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Free business profile; paid plans for advanced features. Strong trust signal + dofollow potential.	Submit →
AI Infinity	92	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Source Forge	92	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI Tools Neil Patel	91	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Crunchbase	91	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Product Hunt	91	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
G2	91	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Free profile + review collection. Responding to reviews and most badges require a paid plan (~$2,999/yr as of 2026). Category 'Grid' pages are heavily cited by ChatGPT/Perplexity.	Submit →
Capterra	91	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Now owned by G2 (acquired Feb 2026). One submission syndicates across Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice. Free listing; PPC leads optional ($500/mo min).	Submit →
Clutch	91	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Most valuable if you offer services/agency work. Free listing; verified reviews via interview.	Submit →
DevPost	88	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
FinancesOnline	87	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
Software Advice	87	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Part of G2 Digital Markets. Syndicates with Capterra/GetApp.	Submit →
Wellfound	87	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Formerly AngelList Talent. Company profile is free; doubles as a hiring channel.	Submit →
GoodFirms	86	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Covers both software products and service providers. Free listing.	Submit →
Your Story	85	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
GetApp	85	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Part of G2 Digital Markets. Reviews sync from Capterra automatically; listing here is often covered by the Capterra submission.	Submit →
AppSumo	83	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
F6S	83	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Fazier	82	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Dang AI	81	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Twelve Tools	81	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Indie Hackers	81	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Product directory + community. Strong for indie/AI/SaaS traction, free.	Submit →
AlternativeTo	79	Software comparison	Free	✓ Good	Comparison/alternatives site; list your product against competitors to capture switchers.	Submit →
SaasHub	79	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Stackshare	79	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
There's An AI For That	77	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Software Suggest	77	Review platform	Free	✗ Bad	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
Tool Pilot	77	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Digital Agency Network	76	General directory	Free	✓ Good	Marketing/SEO-oriented directory; relevant for growth and martech tools.	Submit →
LaunchIgniter	75	Launch platform	Paid	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Alternative	75	Software comparison	Free	✗ Bad	Comparison/alternatives site; list your product against competitors to capture switchers.	Submit →
Beta List	75	Launch platform	Free	✗ Bad	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
SaasWorthy	75	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
PeerPush	74	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Uneed Best	74	Launch platform	Paid	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Crozdesk	74	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
Webwiki	74	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General web directory; durable backlink/citation value if accepted.	Submit →
Whatsthebigdata	74	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Good AI Tools	73	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Software World	73	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
Toolify.ai	73	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
PeerSpot	73	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Best for enterprise/IT-facing tools. Strong with IT decision-makers.	Submit →
AIStage	72	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Futurepedia	72	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Getlatka	72	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Tekpon	72	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
Best of the Web	72	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	Classic editor-reviewed directory. Paid annual listing; durable SEO citation.	Submit →
Aura ++	70	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Sidebar	70	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
SideProjectors	70	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Slant	70	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Community-driven product recommendations. Add your product as an option under relevant questions.	Submit →
Curlie	70	General directory	Free	✗ Bad	DMOZ successor. Human-edited, slow/uncertain approval, but durable high-DR citation if accepted.	Submit →
PitchWall	69	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Open Tools	68	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Future Tools	68	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Super Tools	68	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Serchen	68	Software comparison	Free	✓ Good	35,000+ providers across 500+ categories. Free listing with review collection.	Submit →
TrustMRR	67	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
Sitelike	65	Software comparison	Free	✓ Good	Comparison/alternatives site; list your product against competitors to capture switchers.	Submit →
Startup Stash	65	Startup directory	Paid	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
ToolsFine	65	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Toolz Dir	64	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Dev Hunt	62	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Top AI Tools	61	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup Ranking	61	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Easy with AI	60	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Woi AI	59	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
All Top Startups	58	Startup directory	Paid	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
MicroLaunch	58	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
AI Library	57	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AIX Collection	57	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Dokey AI	56	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tool Trek	56	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI scout	56	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tool NET	56	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AIPure	56	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Saas Po	56	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI tool hunt	55	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Aixploria	55	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Alternatives.co	55	Software comparison	Free	✗ Bad	Comparison/alternatives site; list your product against competitors to capture switchers.	Submit →
KitPloit	55	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
AI Top Tools	54	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
GPTs Hunter	54	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Open Future	53	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Saas AI Tools	53	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
eBool	52	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
OpenAlternative	51	Software comparison	Free	✓ Good	Comparison/alternatives site; list your product against competitors to capture switchers.	Submit →
AI tools directory COM	51	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup Base	51	Startup directory	Paid	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
BotsFloor	50	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI Agent Store	50	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Launching Next	50	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Ben’s Bites News	48	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Hacker News	48	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Insidr AI	48	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
All things AI	46	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
SustainabilitySoftwares	46	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
aitools.fyi	45	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Tool Directory	45	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
BasedTools	43	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Mars AI directory	43	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
TipSeason	43	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Altern AI	42	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Appscriber	42	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Smart Tools	42	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
That AI Collection	41	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tools Directory HCILAB	41	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
DEV Resources	40	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Post Make	40	Launch platform	Paid	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Productivity Directory	40	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Startup Buffer	40	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Wavel	39	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
DetectorTools.ai	39	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
The Next AI Tool	39	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Victrays	39	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Toolfolio	38	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
1000 Tools	38	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AllYourTech	37	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Center	36	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Crazy About Startups	36	Startup directory	Free	✗ Bad	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Find My AI Tool	36	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup Spotlight	35	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
AI Best Tools	35	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tools One	35	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
RankYourAI	35	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Search	35	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
ChatGPT demo	35	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup Pitch	35	Startup directory	Paid	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Toolio AI	34	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
What the AI	34	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Free AI Tool	33	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Launched	33	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Launched Site	33	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
SaasBaba	33	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI Valley	32	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AllStartups Info	32	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
ChatGate AI	32	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Afford Hunt	31	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
DoMore	31	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Resource fyi	31	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup AI Tools	31	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Tool AI	31	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tool guru	30	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI trendz	29	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Educator Tools	29	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI tools for Marketing	28	General directory	Free	✓ Good	Marketing/SEO-oriented directory; relevant for growth and martech tools.	Submit →
Robingood	28	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Simple Lister	27	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
AI Depot	27	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Lib	27	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Insanely Cool Tools	27	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Look AI Tools	27	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Advanced Innovation	26	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Drop Your AI	26	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup Roulette	26	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Paggu	25	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
ToolScout	25	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Buffer Apps	24	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
DigitalSamaritan	24	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Tools AI Online	24	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI For Me! Wiki	23	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Pulse	22	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
First 100 users	22	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
AI Tool Tracker	21	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Lachief	21	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
ToolList.ai	21	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tools Arena	20	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Wizard	20	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AppsHunter	20	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
SEOFAI	19	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	Marketing/SEO-oriented directory; relevant for growth and martech tools.	Submit →
AI Tools Guide	19	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
BestWebDesignTools	19	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup Collections	19	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Startup88	19	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
GPT Academy	18	Dev / maker tools	Paid	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Saas Surf	18	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Anyfp	17	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Flip Bytes	17	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Promptzone	17	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Stackviv AI	16	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Hunter	16	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Best AI To	16	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Best AI Tools	16	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
AlterOpen	15	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI Zones	15	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Affiliate For Creators	15	Dev / maker tools	Paid	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Directories	15	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI To Grow	15	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Invent List	15	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
MadGenius	15	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Startup Stage	15	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
ProSaasHub	14	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI Directory	14	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tool Board	14	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Apps and Websites	14	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Easy Save AI	14	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Igniter	14	Launch platform	Free	✗ Bad	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Joinly	14	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
The AI Warehouse	14	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
The Hack Stack	14	Dev / maker tools	Free	✗ Bad	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Tools.so	14	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Human or Not	13	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
1payment Tools	13	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Marketing	13	General directory	Free	✓ Good	Marketing/SEO-oriented directory; relevant for growth and martech tools.	Submit →
Orbic AI	13	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Toolspedia	13	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Unloc.tools	13	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
GroupifyAI	12	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
BroUseAI	12	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Free AI Apps	12	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Free AI Tools Directory	12	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Tools AI	12	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
GetByte	11	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI Top Rank	11	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tools Up	11	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Amaete AI	11	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Critiqs AI	11	Review platform	Free	✓ Good	Software review platform; build a profile and collect user reviews for trust signals and SEO.	Submit →
Find Cool Tools	11	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Next Gen Tools	11	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Nextpedia	11	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Startup Heroes	10	Startup directory	Paid	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Every AI	10	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
iLib	10	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Ismailblogger	10	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Under1000MRR.tools	10	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Disrupt500	9	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Faind AI	9	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Future AGI tools	9	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Gpt Forge	9	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Yaatd	8	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AI Finder	8	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Chat AI Apps	8	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Daily tech AI	8	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
All The AI Tools	7	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Pro Link Builders	7	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
100 AI Apps	7	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Dir	7	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Stash	7	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Creator Supply	7	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
The ai Generation	7	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Tools Directory	6	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Hack the Prompt	6	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Live Apps	6	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
MicroStartups	6	Startup directory	Free	✓ Good	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
Tools Nocode	6	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
NextGenTool	5	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
PureFuture	5	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Synoptica	5	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
Dev Pages	4	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
Digi Pro Tools	4	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
One Hub AI	4	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Aifyles	3	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Top Picks	3	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Tiny Startups	2	Launch platform	Free	✓ Good	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
1000gpt.shop	2	AI tool directory	Paid	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Instant	2	Launch platform	Free	✗ Bad	Launch/discovery platform; submit for a traffic spike and early-user feedback.	Submit →
Sick Tools	2	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI combined	1	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Explorer	1	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Startups	1	Startup directory	Free	✗ Bad	Startup directory; company profile for backlinks and founder/investor visibility.	Submit →
AI Tools Wiki	1	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
Ankore	1	General directory	Paid	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
BizRaw	1	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
AIPROFIND.com	0	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Gadget	0	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Hub	0	AI tool directory	Free	✓ Good	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
AI Spree	0	AI tool directory	Free	✗ Bad	AI tool directory; submit to gain discovery traffic and a category backlink.	Submit →
GPT Stack	0	Dev / maker tools	Free	✓ Good	Developer- and maker-focused listing; best for technical and indie audiences.	Submit →
spsFeed	0	General directory	Free	✓ Good	General software/product directory; listing adds a referring domain and discovery surface.	Submit →
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What is directory submission?

Directory submission means listing your startup, app, or AI tool on a curated website that catalogs products in your space. Each listing typically gives you a backlink (good for SEO) and a stream of referral visitors who browse that directory looking for tools like yours. It is one of the oldest, simplest ways to get your first links and early users - and in 2026, with hundreds of AI-tool and startup directories active, it still works if you pick the right ones.

Why submit your startup or tool to directories

Two reasons: backlinks and traffic. A listing on a reputable directory adds a referring domain to your backlink profile, which search engines use as a signal of authority - and higher-DR directories pass a stronger signal. Beyond SEO, people genuinely browse these directories to discover new tools, so a good listing sends real, intent-driven visitors. For a new product with no links and no audience, a focused batch of directory submissions is one of the fastest ways to start showing up.

How to choose a directory worth your time

Not all directories are worth submitting to. Prioritise higher Domain Rating (a stronger backlink and more existing traffic), decide whether a paid listing is justified for your stage, and pay attention to the submission experience - some directories have slow queues, confusing forms, or never actually publish your listing. That last part is why this list flags each one as a good or bad experience. Want to check the DR of a directory not on this list, or a batch of your own prospects? Use our bulk Domain Rating checker.

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How to use this finder

Use the filters to narrow the list to what fits your goals: set a minimum Domain Rating, pick a category that matches your product, filter to free listings only, or hide the ones we marked as a bad experience. Sort by DR to tackle the strongest directories first. When you find one you want, click Submit to open its submission page in a new tab. Everything runs in your browser - nothing you do here is sent anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Is this directory finder free to use? +

Yes - completely free, with no signup. Filter and sort all 269 directories as much as you like; everything runs in your browser.

What does the good/bad submission experience badge mean? +

It reflects whether actually submitting to that directory was a smooth process. "Good" means a clear form and a listing that gets published; "Bad" flags slow queues, broken or confusing submission flows, or directories that take submissions but rarely publish them. It saves you from wasting time on the frustrating ones.

Do directory backlinks still help SEO in 2026? +

Yes, when the directory is reputable. A link from a relevant, higher-DR directory adds a referring domain and can send real referral traffic. Low-quality, spammy directories add little and are best skipped - which is why this list focuses on vetted ones with their Domain Rating shown.

Should I pay for paid directory listings? +

Sometimes. A paid listing on a high-DR, high-traffic directory can be worth it for the backlink and visibility, especially around a launch. For most early-stage products, start with the free, high-DR options first (filter to "Free") and only pay where the directory clearly drives traffic in your niche.

How often is this list updated? +

The directories are hand-vetted and the Domain Ratings are refreshed periodically from Ahrefs. Directory quality and DR change over time, so treat the numbers as a strong guide rather than a live feed.