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The AI Surf is a WordPress AI tools directory with about thirty categories. Listings are paid once: Basic at $49 is published within four days and Premium at $99 within two days, with editorial approval and a refund if the tool is declined.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link $49 once (Basic) or $99 once (Premium)

Is The AI Surf worth it?

Only worth it if $49 for a permanent AI directory page fits your budget. The submit page now leads straight to the paid plans and shows no free option. Link handling is inconsistent: two of three listings checked in November 2026 had a followed link and one had nofollow on its Try now button. Look at a recent listing before paying, and pick Basic unless you need lead forms or deals sections.

Who should submit to The AI Surf?

Suits AI tool makers with a small marketing budget who want a lasting listing and a newsletter mention. It does not suit makers looking for free listings, non-AI software, or NSFW tools, which the terms refuse.

What you need before you submit

  • An AI tool suitable for a general audience (no NSFW)
  • Payment of $49 or $99
  • An account (Google login or email)
  • Listing details: name, URL, description, tags

How to submit to The AI Surf

  1. Open theaisurf.com/submit-listing (it opens the pricing plan page)
  2. Choose Basic ($49) or Premium ($99)
  3. Sign in and fill the listing form
  4. Pay and wait for editorial approval
  5. Request edits later from your account

The AI Surf: pros and cons

Pros

  • One-time payment, no renewal
  • Published within two to four days (site says)
  • Full refund if the tool is declined
  • Includes a newsletter feature

Cons

  • No free listing offered on the current pricing page
  • Link rel varies between listings
  • Footer still says 2024, so maintenance level is unclear
  • The editors can remove a listing later if they judge it inappropriate

Tips for The AI Surf

  • Open two or three recent listings and check the rel on the Try now link before paying
  • Basic covers the listing itself; Premium adds media, social links, lead form and deals
  • Keep the receipt; the refund applies only to declined tools
  • The homepage offers an optional free badge for listed tools

Questions about The AI Surf

How much does it cost to list a tool on The AI Surf?
Listing a tool on The AI Surf costs $49 once (Basic) or $99 once (Premium).
Does The AI Surf give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on The AI Surf links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does The AI Surf ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does The AI Surf take to list a tool?
2 to 4 days after payment (site says).
Is The AI Surf link dofollow?
Mostly. In a November 2026 check, two listings had a Try now link with no rel (followed) and one had rel="nofollow".
How much does The AI Surf cost?
Basic is $49 once and Premium is $99 once. The pricing page shows no free plan.
How fast is approval?
The pricing page says Premium is published within 2 days and Basic within 4 days.
What if the tool is rejected?
The FAQ promises a full refund if the editorial team declines the tool. NSFW tools are not accepted.

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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