Directory for AI is a community-ranked directory of AI tools where users discover, compare, and upvote tools to determine the homepage lineup.
What is Directory for AI?
Directory for AI is a curated platform that aggregates AI tools across categories. It relies on community upvotes (one per user per tool) to rank tools. The top 10 upvoted tools earn permanent placement on the homepage, which is the site's primary showcase. The directory is free to submit tools to, and it offers paid advertising slots at $9/month that appear exactly where clicked.
Key Features
- Merit-based ranking — Tools are ranked by real user upvotes; no paid placements or algorithmic bias affects the Top 10.
- 1 upvote per user per tool — Ensures fair voting; each user casts one vote per tool.
- Free tool submission — Any AI tool can be listed at no cost; submission goes live after payment only if you choose advertising.
- Paid advertising slots — $9/month ads appear in designated spots (e.g., sidebar, sponsored sections) and go live within minutes of payment via Polar.
- Featured on 70+ directories — Directory for AI itself is listed on and recognized by other AI directories, boosting its credibility and reach.
- All Tools page — Browse all submitted tools in a single, updated-daily list with community upvote counts.
Who is it for?
- AI tool founders — List their tool for free to gain visibility, with a chance to earn a permanent homepage spot through upvotes.
- Marketers and SEO specialists — Leverage the directory's backlinks and badges to improve domain authority and referral traffic.
- Developers and tech enthusiasts — Discover and upvote the latest AI tools for coding, design, marketing, and productivity in one place.
- Content creators — Find AI tools for content generation, video creation, and image editing, then compare them by popularity and community feedback.
What can you do with Directory for AI?
- Discover trending AI tools — Browse the top-ranked tools on the homepage, or the full list sorted by upvotes, to see what the community values most.
- Submit your own AI tool — Add your product to the directory for free and encourage users to upvote it for homepage placement.
- Advertise your tool — Purchase a sponsored ad slot for $9/month to appear in specific areas of the site, such as the sidebar within a category page.
- Get recognized by other directories — Directory for AI's inclusion in dozens of other directories (e.g., Twelve Tools, Wired Business, NewTool.site) can provide backlinks and validation for listed tools.
Pricing
Submitting a tool is free. Paid advertising starts at $9/month per ad slot, with secure payment via Polar and no long-term commitment (cancel anytime).
