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Direct2App is a SaaS and AI tool directory with categories, tags and collections. The free plan needs a backlink badge and is reviewed within 30 days; Pro ($12.99) and Premium ($34.99) publish right away without a backlink.

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Is Direct2App worth it?

A fair choice for a cheap followed link: every product link checked carried only rel noopener. The free plan is fine if you accept a badge and a wait of up to 30 days. Pro at $12.99 removes both. Premium at $34.99 mainly buys featured placement in a directory of under 600 items, which is hard to justify for traffic. Expect a backlink, not customers.

Who should submit to Direct2App?

Suits SaaS and AI makers building a list of followed backlinks who are fine with a badge or a small one-time fee. Less useful for products that need real buyer traffic or a launch day, and for makers who cannot add a badge and do not want to pay.

What you need before you submit

  • An account via Google, GitHub or email
  • Product URL, name, short description and a Markdown introduction
  • A square icon and a 16:9 image
  • At least one category and tag
  • Free plan only: the Direct2App badge linking to your listing

How to submit to Direct2App

  1. Sign in at direct2app.com/submit
  2. Fill in the details form with icon, image, categories and tags
  3. Pick Free, Pro ($12.99) or Premium ($34.99)
  4. On Free, add the badge to your site and verify it
  5. Wait for review, up to 30 days on Free

Direct2App: pros and cons

Pros

  • Product links checked are followed
  • Low one-time Pro price with no badge
  • You can edit the listing from a dashboard
  • Category, tag and collection pages

Cons

  • Free plan needs a badge kept on your site
  • Free review can take up to 30 days with no support
  • Small directory, about 590 item pages
  • Premium mostly buys placement, not links

Tips for Direct2App

  • Choose Free if you already show badges in your footer
  • Pick specific tags, since tag pages are indexed
  • Write the Markdown introduction as real content, not a pitch
  • Check your listing link after approval

Questions about Direct2App

How much does it cost to list a tool on Direct2App?
Listing a tool on Direct2App is free with a badge, or $12.99 once.
Does Direct2App give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Direct2App links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Direct2App ask for a backlink or a badge?
Yes. It asks for its badge or a link back on your site before it lists a tool. Check whether it has to be on the homepage or can go on any page.
How long does Direct2App take to list a tool?
Within 30 days on the free plan.
Is the Direct2App link dofollow?
Yes. In November 2026 product links on listing pages checked had rel noopener only, which is followed. The pricing page says the free plan gets 3 dofollow links.
How much does Direct2App cost?
Free with a backlink badge, Pro at $12.99 one time with no backlink, or Premium at $34.99 with featured placement.
How long does approval take?
The pricing page says free listings are reviewed and listed within 30 days. Paid plans can publish right away.
How big is the directory?
The site says it has over 500 tools in more than 50 categories; the sitemap listed about 586 item pages when checked.

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