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dotprotools.com is a curated AI tools directory with 1,200+ tools across 15+ categories. Featured listings appear at the top of category pages and in our growing blog content — including articles that rank for terms like "best AI writing tools," "AI coding assistants," and "free AI tools."

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Why most directory listings fail

Most AI tool directories list thousands of tools and charge listing fees regardless of whether anyone sees your listing.

We don't do that.

dotprotools.com focuses on curation over volume. Every category page shows a manageable number of tools — so Featured listings actually get seen.

Three tiers. Transparent pricing.

$49/month is $49/month. No setup fees, no onboarding charges.

Basic
Free Listing
$0 /month
 
  • Listed in your relevant category
  • Tool name, logo, description, pricing tier & link
  • Searchable in the directory

Good for: getting indexed and discoverable

Apply for free listing
Most Popular
Featured Listing
$49 /month
Annual: $490/year — save $98
  • Pinned to the top of your category pages
  • Bold "Featured" badge
  • Highlighted listing card
  • Included in monthly "Tools We Added" blog posts
  • Included in our newsletter when category is featured

Good for: consistent visibility to buyers actively searching your category

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Max Exposure
Sponsored Listing
$99 /month
 
  • Everything in Featured, plus:
  • Placement in related article roundups
  • Homepage feature rotation
  • Priority review for new category placements
  • Early access to new promotional formats

Good for: maximum exposure across search, content, and newsletter

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Limited — first 10 spots

The first 10 Featured or Sponsored customers get 30 days free in exchange for a short public testimonial.

We're building this with early adopters, not around them. If you're in the first cohort, you help shape what "Featured" means — category placement, blog integration, email mentions. We want your feedback, not just your card.

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Why it works

Search-backed placement

Our blog content targets 8,000+ monthly searches for "best AI tools" terms. Featured listings get embedded in those articles. When someone reads "Best AI Writing Tools 2026," they see Featured writing tools at the top.

Buyers, not browsers

Our visitors are looking for tools to buy or try. They're not casual readers. They arrived from search queries like "cursor vs copilot" and "free AI tools that work." That's intent traffic.

No PPC competition inside the directory

We don't run Google Ads inside directory pages. There's no auction for placement — you either have a Featured badge or you don't.

Transparent pricing

$49/month is $49/month. No setup fees, no onboarding charges, no minimum commitment for monthly plans.

How it works

1

Apply

Fill out the form below. We review all applications (usually within 48 hours).

2

Approve

We confirm your category placement and send an invoice.

3

Go live

Your Featured badge appears within 24 hours of payment.

4

Report

We send you a monthly placement report showing impressions, category rank, and article mentions.

Frequently asked questions

Do you take every tool that applies?
No. We review every application for fit. Your tool needs to be genuinely useful, actively maintained, and appropriate for our audience. We decline applications for tools that are vaporware or that overlap too closely with existing Sponsored listings (to protect your placement value).
What's the minimum commitment?
No minimum for monthly plans. Cancel anytime. Annual plans are paid upfront and non-refundable.
Can I be listed in multiple categories?
Yes. Multi-category listings are $29/month per additional category for Featured, $59/month for Sponsored.
Do you write the listing copy or do I?
You submit a description (max 300 characters). We may edit for clarity and consistency with our editorial standards.
What if my category doesn't exist yet?
Tell us. We add categories regularly based on what we're seeing in the market. If you're in a real category, we'll create it.
Are there refunds?
We don't offer refunds for monthly plans — you can cancel before the next billing cycle. For annual plans, no refunds.
How long does approval take?
We review applications within 48 hours. If you've received a DM from us, mention it in your application and we'll prioritize your review.
What does the monthly report include?
Your monthly placement report shows impressions by category, your category rank relative to other listed tools, and article mentions where your tool appeared.

Apply for a listing

Tell us about your tool

We review every application and reply within 48 hours. If you received a DM from us, mention it below and we'll prioritize your review.

Ready to get in front of your buyers?

Apply below — we'll review your listing and get back to you within 48 hours.

Apply for Featured Listing → For questions: hello@dotprotools.com