AI Tools Lister is a launch platform and curated directory for AI tools — a Product Hunt alternative built for the AI ecosystem.
What is AI Tools Lister?
AI Tools Lister is a free-to-use directory and launch platform where AI tool makers can submit their products, gain visibility through daily community voting, and earn backlinks. It currently lists over 220 AI tools across 30+ categories. The platform is operated by an independent team that focuses on the AI niche.
Key Features
- Free tool submission — A guided multi-step form for adding your tool without any payment required.
- Dofollow backlink — Every submitted tool gets a dofollow backlink from the listing page to boost domain rating.
- Daily launch competition — New tools are featured daily and upvoted by the community; winners are announced as Product of the Day, Week, and Month.
- Embeddable awards badges — Winning tools receive badges that can be displayed on their own websites.
- 30+ curated categories — Tools are organized in categories like Image Generation, Meetings & Transcription, Vibe Coding, and more.
- Alternatives to X pages — Each tool appears on dedicated "Alternatives to" pages alongside competitors, improving discoverability.
- Paid promotion options — Featured placement in the homepage carousel, sidebar/banner ads with calendar booking, promoted listings, and launch calendar scheduling for maximum exposure.
Who is it for?
- AI tool makers — Developers and founders who want to launch their product to a targeted audience of AI enthusiasts without paying for submission.
- SEO-focused marketers — Those seeking a dofollow backlink from a relevant directory to improve search rankings.
- Advertisers — Companies wanting to place targeted ads on a platform frequented by AI tool seekers, with options for sidebar banners and promoted placements.
What can you do with AI Tools Lister?
- Submit your AI tool — Fill out the submission form (name, description, category, logo, website) to get listed for free.
- Compete in daily launches — Your tool is featured on the day you submit; community upvotes determine daily/weekly/monthly winners, which receive embeddable badges.
- Advertise on the platform — Purchase sidebar or banner ad slots via a calendar booking system to reach thousands of visitors.
- Discover alternative tools — Browse "Alternatives to X" pages to compare competing AI products in the same category.
Pricing
AI Tools Lister operates on a freemium model. Free submission includes all core features (listing, backlink, community voting). Paid options include featured placements, ad slots, and promoted listings — with a launch calendar for scheduling.
Alternatives
- Product Hunt — A broader tech launch platform with a larger community but less focus on AI-specific categories.
FAQ
Is AI Tools Lister free to use for submitting a tool?
Yes, submitting a tool is completely free. You can list your AI tool without any payment and receive a dofollow backlink, community upvotes, and eligibility for daily awards.
What kind of backlink do I get?
You receive a dofollow backlink from your tool's listing page on AI Tools Lister, which can help improve your domain's search engine ranking.
How do daily awards work?
Tools submitted on the same day compete via community upvotes. The tool with the most upvotes wins Product of the Day; weekly and monthly awards are also given. Winners receive embeddable badges.
Can I promote my tool beyond the free listing?
Yes. Paid options include featured placement on the homepage carousel, sidebar and banner ad slots with calendar booking, and promoted listings for enhanced visibility.
How many tools are currently listed?
AI Tools Lister currently hosts over 220 AI tools across 30+ categories, with new submissions added daily.
