Is CollectAI worth it?
A sensible pick for AI tool makers who already place directory badges: the free plan gives a followed link and review within 72 hours once the badge links to your item page. Pro at $9.90 skips the badge and lists you right away. It is a small directory, so expect a backlink and a little discovery traffic rather than signups.
Who should submit to CollectAI?
Suits makers of AI tools and AI-powered SaaS who want a quick, followed listing. Not a fit for non-AI products, or for anyone unwilling to add a badge to their site and unwilling to pay $9.90. Sign-in is through Google or GitHub only.
What you need before you submit
- A Google or GitHub account
- A live AI tool URL
- Name, category, tags, description and a markdown introduction
- A 16:9 image, PNG or JPEG, under 1MB
- For the free plan, the CollectAI badge linking to your item page
How to submit to CollectAI
- Sign in and open collectai.tools/submit
- Fill in link, name, category, tags, description, introduction and image
- Submit to create the item and open the plan page
- For Free, add the badge pointing to your item URL and verify it
- Wait up to 72 hours for review
CollectAI: pros and cons
Pros
- Followed link on the free plan
- Review within 72 hours, per the pricing page
- Pro is a low one-time $9.90
- Focused on AI tools
Cons
- Badge required on the free plan
- Badge must link to your item page, not the homepage
- No customer support on the free plan
- Small site with limited traffic
Tips for CollectAI
- Write the markdown introduction with real features and use cases, since it becomes your page content
- Prepare the 16:9 image in advance, under 1MB
- Use the badge snippet they give, which sets rel=dofollow
- Keep the badge live, as the free plan mentions backlink maintenance
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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.