Directory index · researched October 2026
Indie Dev Tools
indiedev.toolsIndie Dev Tools is a directory for AI tools, developer tools, and SaaS. 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 Indie Dev Tools cost?
Listing on Indie Dev Tools is free if you wait your turn.
A standard listing is reported to be free, manually reviewed, and not to require a backlink. The reported review queue is 2–4 weeks, with the listing hidden until approval. The live site currently says submissions are paused. A separate, historical homepage-feature boost did require adding the Indie Dev Tools badge to the product site.
- Product listing/profile in the directory
- Website links; the inspected listing had four links with no rel attribute
- Standard manual review queue
Extras they sell
- 24-hour verification $14.99 USD
- SubmitMap reports an optional fast track to verification within 24 hours instead of the standard queue, refundable if the product is not accepted. This price and offer could not be confirmed in the currently accessible Indie Dev Tools flow.
- Homepage feature boost Free
- The historical offer says that after a listing is validated, adding the Indie Dev Tools badge to the product landing page and having it verified earns a free boost to feature the product on the homepage. Current availability is unconfirmed.
- Newsletter feature
- The publisher invites founders to contact them about having a tool featured in the newsletter. No price or current availability is stated; this appears to be an editorial opportunity, not a confirmed paid placement.
Does Indie Dev Tools give a dofollow backlink?
Indie Dev Tools links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 31.
Who gets into Indie Dev Tools, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
SubmitMap's guide quotes a typical 2–4 weeks and cites a September 4, 2026 submission estimated for September 25. The live Indie Dev Tools site currently says submissions are paused, so the timing could not be verified there.
How much traffic does Indie Dev Tools get?
Similarweb ranks indiedev.tools #5,418,205 in the world by traffic.
What Indie Dev Tools says about its audience: The site describes its collection as for “independent developers and solopreneurs.” No quantified traffic or subscriber claim was found.
How do you submit to Indie Dev Tools?
You submit to Indie Dev Tools through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Google and Email and password. Prices only show once you've signed up.
What the form asks for
- Name
- Short description* (120 characters maximum)
- Long description
- Website URL
- Category* (one of 17)
- Logo* (128×128; max 1 MB)
- Cover image (optional; 1024×512; max 2 MB)
- Tags (optional; up to 5)
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Researched 30 October 2026 from Indie Dev Tools's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.