Free submission
Best for makers who want editorial consideration and can wait for manual review. No placement, ranking, or publication date is guaranteed.
Direct answer
To submit an AI tool to AI Tool Finder, email [email protected] with the tool name, homepage URL, category, one-line positioning, pricing, screenshots or media links, and a monitored contact email. Free submissions are reviewed manually and are not guaranteed to be listed. Sponsored listings, article placements, and contextual insertions are reviewed by email first; if accepted, payment is handled by Stripe invoice before publication.
Priority or sponsored review
Best for teams that need faster review, clearer placement discussion, or a paid listing package. Email first; invoice only after fit is approved.
Article or page placement
Best for companies requesting sponsored articles, existing-page insertions, or contextual mentions on high-intent AI tool pages.
What to send
Send submissions and partnership requests to:
Use a monitored inbox. If your product changes pricing, domain, category, or key features after submission, send an update in the same email thread.
Required for tool review
- Tool name and canonical homepage URL.
- Primary category and user workflow.
- One-line tagline and short product description.
- Pricing model or public access terms.
- Screenshot, demo, or media kit links.
- Contact name and contact email.
Required for sponsored requests
- Target page, topic, or category.
- Preferred placement type.
- Draft article or proposed blurb if available.
- Requested anchor text and destination URL.
- Disclosure, nofollow, and editorial requirements.
- Timeline and billing contact.
Email template
Subject: AI Tool Submission for AI Tool Finder
Tool name:
Homepage URL:
Category:
One-line tagline:
Short description:
Pricing or access model:
Best-fit users:
Key features:
Screenshots / demo / media kit:
Contact name:
Contact email:
Request type:
- Free editorial review
- Priority review
- Sponsored listing
- Sponsored article
- Existing article placement
Notes for the editorial team:
Review and pricing guidance
AI Tool Finder separates editorial review from paid promotion. A paid request does not guarantee a top ranking, positive review, or inclusion if the product is irrelevant to the page. Sponsored content and placements must be useful to readers and may be labeled or linked according to our editorial policy.
| Request type | Typical use | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Free submission | General tool consideration | Email details. Reviewed manually when queue capacity allows. |
| Priority review | Faster editorial review | Email first. If fit is accepted, payment is handled by invoice before review work begins. |
| Sponsored listing | New tool page or directory listing | Editorial fit check, invoice, then publication after payment and final approval. |
| Sponsored article | Guest article or buyer guide | Draft review first. Invoice after editorial approval. Publication after payment. |
| Existing page placement | Contextual mention in an existing guide | Quoted case by case based on page relevance, AI citation value, and editorial fit. |
Editorial quality bar
We prioritize tools that help readers make a useful shortlist. A submission is easier to approve when the homepage clearly explains what the product does, the category is specific, the pricing or access model is not misleading, and the screenshot evidence shows a real product workflow rather than only a marketing banner.
We may decline or delay listings for broken URLs, unclear positioning, thin landing pages, unverifiable claims, missing pricing, aggressive promotional copy, or products that do not match an existing AI Tool Finder category. If your tool is early-stage, explain what is live today and what is still planned.
No account system is currently required. Submissions are handled manually by email so the site can stay lightweight while traffic and paid demand are still developing.
FAQ
Do I need to create an account?
No. AI Tool Finder currently uses email-based submission and manual review.
Is free submission still available?
Yes, but it is not guaranteed. Free submissions enter the manual editorial queue and may not be published if they are not relevant or complete.
How do sponsored placements get paid?
We review the request first. If the placement is accepted, payment is handled by Stripe invoice before publication.
Can I send a full article draft?
Yes. Send the draft link, target topic, product URL, and disclosure expectations. The article must pass editorial review before invoicing or publication.
Can I request a link inside an existing guide?
Yes, but existing-page insertions are priced and approved case by case. Relevance to the page and usefulness to readers matter more than the request itself.