# Submit your tool to AI Tools Explorer

> AI Tools Explorer is a human curated, SFW AI tools directory where editors write a profile page for each tool from your form. You choose a one-time plan, fill in features, use cases and integrations, and the page goes live within 24 hours, per the site.

- Website: https://aitoolsexplorer.com
- Submit at: https://aitoolsexplorer.com/submit-ai-tool/
- Type: directory
- $49 once (AI Visa) or $129 once (AI Passport), nofollow link, time to list: Within 24 hours, per the site, DR 53
- For: AI tools, SaaS, Fast approval
- Facts checked: 2026-11-13

## Is AI Tools Explorer worth it?

Not a link building option: the site states its links are nofollow, and the listings checked confirm it. Its pitch is brand-safe discovery and placement on many category, integration and AI model pages. At $49 to $129 it is worth it only if you want referral traffic and a well written profile from an AI directory that excludes adult tools. If your goal is SEO links, spend the money elsewhere.

## Who should submit to AI Tools Explorer?

Suits makers of established, working AI tools with clear pricing who care about brand-safe placement and want a written profile across category, integration and model pages. It does not suit anyone buying for a followed link, adult or NSFW products, tools with generic names, or makers with no budget.

## What you need before you submit

- A working AI tool with a functional website
- Clearly defined pricing
- SFW only, no adult products
- A specific name, not a generic one like Best AI tool
- Features, use cases and integrations written out
- Payment of $49 or $129 through Stripe

## How to submit

1. Open aitoolsexplorer.com/submit-ai-tool/
2. Choose AI Visa ($49) or AI Passport ($129)
3. Fill the form with features, use cases, integrations and what makes the tool different
4. Pay through Stripe
5. Editors write and place your profile
6. The page goes live within 24 hours, per the site

## Pros

- Editors write the profile for you
- Placement across matching category and filter pages
- Publishing within 24 hours, per the site
- Refund if not approved, minus Stripe fees

## Cons

- Links are nofollow, stated by the site and confirmed
- No free option
- AI Visa includes only 1 link and, per the FAQ, no profile updates
- Adult submissions face a 15% refund processing fee
- Site pages sit behind a Cloudflare check

## Tips

- Treat it as a traffic and brand listing, not an SEO link
- Send detailed integrations and AI models, they drive filter page placement
- Pick AI Passport only if you want the top category position and 3 updates
- Use the As Featured On badge only if you want to, it is optional

## Questions

### How much does it cost to list a tool on AI Tools Explorer?

Listing a tool on AI Tools Explorer costs $49 once (AI Visa) or $129 once (AI Passport).

### Does AI Tools Explorer give a dofollow link?

No. Its links are nofollow: a listing can send visitors, but passes no ranking signals.

### Does AI Tools Explorer ask for a backlink or a badge?

No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.

### How long does AI Tools Explorer take to list a tool?

Within 24 hours, per the site.

### How much does AI Tools Explorer cost?

AI Visa is $49 once and AI Passport $129 once. Both are lifetime listings. There is no free option.

### Is the link dofollow?

No. The site's FAQ says links are nofollow, and three listing pages checked in November 2026 showed rel="nofollow" on the visit button.

### How long until the listing is live?

The site says within 24 hours.

### What if the tool is rejected?

The site says you get a refund minus Stripe processing fees of 1.5% to 4.9%.

## Alternatives to AI Tools Explorer

- [Docker Hub](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/docker-hub)
- [Docker MCP Catalog](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/docker-mcp-catalog)
- [Startup Fame](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/startup-fame)
- [Twelve Tools](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/twelve-tools)
- [Dang.ai](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/dang-ai)
- [Findly.tools](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/findly-tools)
- [Turbo0](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/turbo0)
- [Dessign](https://another.directory/where-to-launch/dessign)

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DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs (https://ahrefs.com/).

From Another Directory (https://another.directory/where-to-launch). Another Directory gives every tool a page that says what it does, who it's for and what it costs. List a tool at https://another.directory/submit, or have an AI agent do it: https://another.directory/submit.md