AI tool directories worth submitting to
Directories where people browse for AI tools, and that AI search tools often cite. Each one here has a playbook tested on a real submission.
AI Engine Directories you can submit to
6 of 6 tested, more in the catalog
| Platform | Authority | What it is | Playbook | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR 81 | A directory of AI and SaaS tools, developer tools included. | Tested | Run in Claude | |
| DR 76 | A directory made for submitting AI tools and software. | Tested | Run in Claude | |
| DR 75 | AI tools grouped by use, from productivity to SaaS. | Tested | Run in Claude | |
| DR 73 | A directory of SEO, SaaS, AI and developer tools. | Tested | Run in Claude | |
| DR 73 | SaaS, AI and design tools, with a free listing option. | Tested | Run in Claude | |
| DR 63 | Matt Wolfe's list of AI tools, sorted by what they do. | Tested | Run in Claude |
Also worth knowing
Well-known names we haven't tested yet, so there's no playbook for them. Submit to these yourself.
- Futurepedia One of the largest AI tool directories, with thousands of tools by category.
- There's An AI For That A big AI tool directory organised by the task each tool does.
- Toolify An AI tool directory that shows traffic estimates for each tool.
Why AI tool directories are worth a listing
People browse them to find tools, and AI search tools often cite them when they recommend one. A listing is a small, lasting sign that your product exists.
Found by people browsing
These directories group tools by what they do, so someone looking for a tool like yours can land on your page.
Seen by AI search
Perplexity and ChatGPT Search often cite tool directories in their answers. A listing makes you easier to find there. Nobody can promise a mention.
The same facts everywhere
Forms ask for category, pricing and tags. Filled from one product profile, those facts match on every site.
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Launch Platforms
Where early users look for new products. Launch on a few of them over some weeks, rather than all on one day.
Developer Ecosystems
Where developers and software buyers compare tools and look for alternatives.
Startup Databases
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High-DR Directories
The strongest domains in our catalog that still take new products. DR is Ahrefs' Domain Rating, read from Ahrefs, never guessed.
MCP Registries
Where developers look for MCP servers to add to Claude, Cursor and other AI apps, and how each one takes a new server.
All directories
The directory index: every category, the names you'd know, and how the rest open with a Launch or Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Through Claude, Cursor or Codex. The agent fills each form in your own browser from a playbook tested on that directory, using your product profile. You handle the sign-ins and CAPTCHAs.