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Submit your tool to Tools List HQ

Tools List HQ is a software directory sorted into about fifty categories, each listing tagged free, freemium or paid. Makers sign in with Google or email, then pick a plan and submit the tool for review.

Go to the submit page Link type not known Plan options shown only after sign-in

Is Tools List HQ worth it?

A small directory worth a few minutes if you already collect listings. The link is the open question: in November 2026 about half of the listing pages checked had a followed link to the product and half had nofollow, with no rule stated on the site. Treat it as a possible link and a little referral traffic, not a dependable backlink. The submit and plan pages sit behind a login, so check what each plan includes before committing.

Who should submit to Tools List HQ?

Suits makers of SaaS, AI and developer tools who are working through a long directory list and can spare a short form. Many listed products also show its badge on their own sites. Not a fit for anyone who wants a launch day, votes or a known audience size, since the site publishes no traffic or audience numbers and has no launch feed.

What you need before you submit

  • An account, by Google or email
  • Product homepage URL
  • Screenshot and square icon
  • Short description and a pricing model

How to submit to Tools List HQ

  1. Open toolslisthq.com/submit and sign in
  2. Choose a plan on the Get Started page
  3. Fill in the listing details
  4. Submit and wait for review

Tools List HQ: pros and cons

Pros

  • Simple category directory with about fifty categories
  • Each listing gets its own page under /tool/
  • Many listing pages carry a followed link

Cons

  • Plans and prices are visible only after sign-in
  • Link type varies between listings with no stated rule
  • No published review time or traffic figures
  • A sister site, toolprism.com, runs on the same template

Tips for Tools List HQ

  • Write a short description that names the job the tool does
  • Pick categories that match how buyers search
  • Check the rel attribute on your live listing once it is published

Questions about Tools List HQ

How much does it cost to list a tool on Tools List HQ?
Listing a tool on Tools List HQ costs Plan options shown only after sign-in.
Does Tools List HQ ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
Is the Tools List HQ link dofollow?
It varies. In a check in November 2026, 12 of 25 listing pages had a plain followed link (rel noopener noreferrer) and 13 had rel nofollow. The site does not say what decides it.
What does Tools List HQ cost?
The plan page appears only after sign-in, and no prices are published on public pages.
How long does approval take?
The site does not publish a review time.
Does it need a badge?
Public pages do not state a badge rule, but many listed products show a Tools List HQ badge on their own sites.

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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