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Submit your tool to ToolListed

ToolListed is an AI tools and software directory with category and tag pages. Free submissions are reviewed by hand, faster if you link back to toollisted.com; a $9.90 Pro plan publishes right away with no backlink.

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

Is ToolListed worth it?

One of the cheaper paid options with a followed link: every product link checked had no rel at all. The free route is usable only if you add a link back, which the site says gets a 3 to 7 day review; without it the site says the wait is 6 months or more. The directory is small, about 330 item pages in the sitemap, so the value is the backlink rather than traffic. Pay the $9.90 only if you will not add a link back.

Who should submit to ToolListed?

Good for AI and SaaS makers building a set of followed backlinks on a budget. Less useful if you want buyers or launch day traffic, since listings are mostly small AI tools. Makers who cannot add a link to their site and will not pay should skip it, given the stated 6+ month free queue.

What you need before you submit

  • An account via email, Google or GitHub
  • Product link, name, categories, tags, short description and introduction
  • A square icon and a 16:9 image
  • For the faster free review: a link to https://www.toollisted.com on your site

How to submit to ToolListed

  1. Sign in and open the submit form
  2. Fill in details, icon and image (an autofill option exists)
  3. Choose Free, Pro ($9.90) or Sponsor ($19.90 per week)
  4. For Free, add the link back to toollisted.com and wait for manual review
  5. Pro listings publish when you choose

ToolListed: pros and cons

Pros

  • Product links checked are followed
  • Cheap one-time Pro option
  • You can edit the listing later
  • Clear statement of free queue times

Cons

  • Free without a backlink means a stated 6+ month wait
  • Small directory with little buyer traffic
  • No customer support on the free plan
  • Backlink path still needs manual approval

Tips for ToolListed

  • If you go free, add the link back before submitting
  • Use a clean 16:9 image since it shows on cards
  • Pick two specific categories rather than broad ones
  • Check that your listing link has no nofollow once live

Questions about ToolListed

How much does it cost to list a tool on ToolListed?
Listing a tool on ToolListed is free with a backlink, or $9.90 once.
Does ToolListed give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on ToolListed links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does ToolListed ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does ToolListed take to list a tool?
3 to 7 days with backlink, 6+ months without.
Is the ToolListed link dofollow?
Yes. In November 2026 the product links on listing pages checked had no rel attribute, so they are followed. The pricing page says free listings get 3 dofollow links.
How much does ToolListed cost?
Free, Pro at $9.90 one time, or Sponsor at $19.90 per week for featured placement.
How long is the free queue?
The site says 3 to 7 days if you add a link to toollisted.com, and 6 months or more without one.
Is a badge required?
No. A link back is optional on the free plan but decides how fast you are reviewed. Pro needs no link.

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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