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Submit your tool to The One Startup

The One Startup is a general directory of startup tools, with many AI tools and other directories listed. You sign in, submit a product form, then choose a free plan that needs a backlink to their site or a one-time paid plan.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free with a backlink, or $9.90 once

Is The One Startup worth it?

Fine for a followed link if you accept the backlink or pay $9.90. The pricing page caps free reviews at 5 listings a day, so expect a queue. Traffic is not stated anywhere useful, and a large share of listings are other directories and AI tools, so do not expect buyers. Treat it as one cheap backlink in a wider directory run.

Who should submit to The One Startup?

Suits SaaS, AI and developer tool makers collecting backlinks during a launch. Not a good fit for anyone hoping for customer traffic, or for makers who will not link back and do not want to pay.

What you need before you submit

  • An account via Google, GitHub or email
  • Product link, name, categories, tags and descriptions
  • A square icon and a 16:9 image
  • A backlink to their site for the free plan

How to submit to The One Startup

  1. Sign in at theonestartup.com/submit
  2. Fill in the product details and upload images
  3. Submit to create the draft
  4. Pick Free, Pro ($9.90) or Sponsor ($19.90 a week)
  5. For Free, add the backlink and wait in the review queue

The One Startup: pros and cons

Pros

  • Followed link on the listing page
  • Free option
  • Paid plan is a one-time $9.90
  • Pro lets you publish when you want

Cons

  • Only 5 free listings reviewed per day
  • Backlink required on the free plan
  • No stated traffic figures
  • Many listings are other directories

Tips for The One Startup

  • Pay $9.90 if your launch date matters
  • Choose tags carefully, since listings are filtered by them
  • Keep the backlink up, since the free plan depends on it

Questions about The One Startup

How much does it cost to list a tool on The One Startup?
Listing a tool on The One Startup is free with a backlink, or $9.90 once.
Does The One Startup give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on The One Startup links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does The One Startup 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 The One Startup take to list a tool?
Queue: 5 free listings reviewed per day.
Is The One Startup link dofollow?
Yes. Checked in November 2026: the main link to the product on listing pages has no rel attribute, so it is followed. Links inside the description text are nofollow.
How much does The One Startup cost?
Free with a backlink to their site. Pro is $9.90 with no backlink and featured placement. Sponsor is $19.90 a week.
How long is the wait?
The free plan card says only 5 listings are reviewed each day, so the wait depends on the queue.
Is it still active?
Yes. Listings were still being published in November 2026.

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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