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Submit your tool to 1000.tools directory

1000.tools is a hand-vetted directory capped at 1,000 tools across many categories. A listing is a subscription: you pay monthly or yearly, and you are only charged once the tool is reviewed and accepted.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link $1 first month, then $5.99 a month, or $59.99 a year

Is 1000.tools directory worth it?

A good pick for a working SaaS or AI tool that can afford a small monthly fee, since the link is dofollow and the list is curated and capped. Several founders quoted on the signup page call it a top traffic source, which is unusual for a directory, but those are the site's own testimonials. The listing is rented, so budget for it as an ongoing cost. Try the $1 first month and keep it only if referrals show up in analytics.

Who should submit to 1000.tools directory?

Suits makers of working software tools, SaaS, AI apps, developer APIs and browser extensions who want steady referral traffic and do not mind a subscription. Not a fit for infoproducts, which the checklist rules out, for unfinished products, or for anyone who wants a one-time payment.

What you need before you submit

  • A working tool that delivers what it promises
  • Not an infoproduct
  • Tool URL and an email
  • An account and a payment method

How to submit to 1000.tools directory

  1. Click Submit; it leads to /my/tools/create, which sends you to signup
  2. Enter the tool URL and email and pick monthly or yearly
  3. Confirm the three-point checklist
  4. Complete the listing details and payment setup
  5. Wait for review; the charge happens only after acceptance

1000.tools directory: pros and cons

Pros

  • Dofollow link, checked on live listings
  • Curated and capped at 1,000 tools
  • No charge unless the tool is accepted
  • Founder testimonials on the site report real traffic

Cons

  • Subscription, so the listing costs money every month or year
  • No free option
  • No stated review time

Tips for 1000.tools directory

  • Start with the $1 first month and track referrals before committing
  • Yearly at $59.99 saves $10 over twelve monthly payments
  • Make sure the product works end to end before review

Questions about 1000.tools directory

How much does it cost to list a tool on 1000.tools directory?
Listing a tool on 1000.tools directory costs $1 first month, then $5.99 a month, or $59.99 a year.
Does 1000.tools directory give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on 1000.tools directory links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does 1000.tools directory ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
Is the 1000.tools link dofollow?
Yes. Listing pages checked in November 2026 link to the product site with no rel attribute, so the link is dofollow.
How much does 1000.tools cost?
The signup page shows $1 for the first month, then $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. There is no free plan.
When am I charged?
The signup page says you are only charged once your tool has been reviewed and accepted.
What gets rejected?
The checklist asks that the tool is functional, delivers what it promises and is not an infoproduct.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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