Directory index · researched October 2026
Ant Directory
antdirectory.comAnt Directory is a directory for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, design tools, developer tools, marketing tools, and productivity apps. We went through its submission pages in October 2026: what it costs, the link you get, who gets in and how to submit.
How much does Ant Directory cost?
Listing on Ant Directory is free, as long as you link back to them from your site, with paid options from $9.90.
The free plan promises a permanent link with backlink maintenance and 3 dofollow links. It also says the current wait is 180+ days, free submissions may be rejected due to limited slots, and there is no customer support. The page also says products can be published on the day chosen, which is ambiguous alongside the stated wait.
- Displayed as $0; currency code is not specified
- 3 dofollow links
- Permanent link with backlink maintenance
- Free queue: 180+ days wait at current pace
- May be rejected due to limited free slots
- No customer support
- Displayed as $9.9, with $14.9 crossed out; currency code is not specified
- List right now with no waiting; publish whenever you want
- At least 3 dofollow links
- Permanent link; no backlink required
- Premium customer support
- Displayed as $19.9, with $39.9 crossed out; currency code is not specified
- Featured at the top of the directory for 7 days
- List right now with no waiting; publish whenever you want
- At least 3 dofollow links
- Permanent link; no backlink required
- Premium customer support
Extras they sell
- Listing upgrade $9.9 (shown with $14.9 crossed out)
- Paid option to skip the free queue; includes a permanent link without a backlink requirement and premium support.
- Featured placement $19.9 (shown with $39.9 crossed out)
- Featured at the top of the directory for 7 days, plus the paid Listing benefits.
Does Ant Directory give a dofollow backlink?
Ant Directory links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 35. Part of that comes from sites that link back to it in exchange for a listing, so it likely overstates what its link is worth to you (why).
Who gets into Ant Directory, and how fast?
Ant Directory picks only a few of the products submitted.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
The Free plan says: “High volume of submissions, 180+ days wait at current pace.” The paid plans promise no waiting.
How much traffic does Ant Directory get?
Similarweb doesn't rank antdirectory.com, which usually means very few visitors.
How do you submit to Ant Directory?
You submit to Ant Directory through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Google and GitHub.
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Ant Directory's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.