Directory index · researched October 2026
PoweredByAI
poweredbyai.appPoweredByAI is a directory for AI tools. We went through its submission pages in October 2026: what it costs, the link you get, who gets in and how to submit.
$11.99+No free option
DofollowThey link to your product with a dofollow link, which helps SEO
ReviewedSubmissions are reviewed first; most get in
FeaturedShown to their audience: homepage, newsletter or social
DR 32Ahrefs Domain Rating: a 0–100 score based on the sites that link here. It doesn't measure traffic.
TrafficSimilarweb global rank #184,021
How much does PoweredByAI cost?
PoweredByAI has no free option; listing costs from $11.99.
OptionPriceLinkWhat you get
Pro
$11.99 one-time
Link: Dofollow
- Permanent listing with Google search visibility
- Featured placement on homepage and category pages
- Dofollow backlink
- Instant approval after payment, according to the pricing page
- 700-2,500+ estimated first-week clicks; 3,000+ estimated long-term clicks
- RAG priority ranking and LLM indexing
- Three newsletter placements
- Social media promotion
- Advanced analytics
- Shown discounted from $49.99
Elite
$69.99 one-time
Link: Dofollow
- Permanent sponsored listing with top placement in Sponsored Tools
- Dofollow backlink
- Instant approval after payment, according to the pricing page
- 1,000-7,500+ estimated clicks
- Premium sponsored badge
- Five newsletter placements
- RAG #1 priority placement
- No alternative tools on the product page
- Placement in relevant curated tool lists
- Priority review and support
- Enhanced analytics
- Shown discounted from $99.99
Outrank category #1
$11.99 one-time
Link: Dofollow
- Minimum shown to claim an empty category; active ranks require a bid at least $2 above the current holder
- Dofollow #1 spot in a category
- No expiry or subscription; another bidder can take the position by outbidding
Extras they sell
- Outrank category #1 From $11.99; minimum outbid is current price + $2
- Pay-to-rank leaderboard. Empty categories can be claimed from $11.99; the inspected Business & Marketing #1 holder was at $101.99, requiring $103.99 to outbid. The dofollow position has no expiry or subscription, but can be lost to a higher bid.
- Main Sponsor - Newsletter $69.99 (shown discounted from $119)
- Top newsletter sponsor slot with a large banner and CTA link; estimates 600-1,150 clicks per issue.
- Today's Spotlight $49
- Featured AI tool within newsletter content with product image, short description and CTA; estimates 300-550 clicks.
- #1 spot in Interesting AI This Week $39
- One-sentence feature in the first position of that newsletter section; one spot per issue; estimates 150-350 clicks.
- Banner Ad - Newsletter Placement $19
- Logo with a one-line slogan or product description; estimates 130-250 clicks.
- In-Depth Sponsored Feature $89
- Newsletter narrative about the tool, with product images and over 300 words available; estimates 500-1,000 clicks.
- Announcement Bar Sponsorship - 2 Weeks $49.99 (shown discounted from $79.99)
- Sitewide homepage announcement-bar placement with clickable CTA; estimated 90K-150K impressions and one sponsor at a time.
- Main Homepage Sponsorship - 2 Weeks $49.99
- Above-the-fold sponsored tool card on the homepage; estimated 80K-160K impressions.
- Main Homepage Sponsorship - 4 Weeks $89 (displayed as $89/mo; crossed-out $99.99)
- Continuous premium homepage visibility for four weeks; estimated 160K-320K impressions. The FAQ says sponsorships are one-time payments with no renewals, despite the /mo display.
- Sponsored Tools - Product Pages (1 Month) $69.99/mo (shown discounted from $99)
- Rotating sponsored placement across 25,000+ tool pages; estimated 120K-250K impressions. Four slots rotate weekly across positions 1-4, with each advertiser promised at least one week in the #1 spot. The FAQ says sponsorships are one-time payments.
- Dedicated Review / Sponsored Post $49
- Team-written, indexed article with visuals and backlinks; page estimates 2K-6K impressions.
- Guest Post - Publish Your Article $34.99
- Client supplies an original 600-1,000-word article; includes 1-2 contextual links, subject to review and edits, with indexed permanent placement.
- Link Insertion $19.99
- One dofollow link inserted into an existing relevant article; permanent placement, with a stated 2-3 day turnaround on the guidelines page.
- SEO Authority Pack $89 (page says save $14.98)
- Bundle of Dedicated Review, Guest Post and Link Insertion.
- Priority review and support $69.99 as part of Elite
- Elite includes priority review and support. No separate expedited-review add-on was shown; both Pro and Elite are also labeled instant approval in the plan comparison.
- Custom campaigns and volume placements
- Agencies and bulk submitters are offered volume discounts and dedicated account management; custom campaigns, category exclusives and topic sponsorship are available by contact, with no public price.
Does PoweredByAI give a dofollow backlink?
PoweredByAI links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 32.
Who gets into PoweredByAI, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
The submit page says most listings go live within 24-48 hours. The pricing comparison labels Pro and Elite approval instant, and the FAQ says they are reviewed and published instantly after payment. This conflicts with the submit-page estimate. Promotion campaigns are said to go live within a few days or according to availability and booking order; partnership guidelines claim a response within 48 hours and SEO placements within 2-5 business days.
How much traffic does PoweredByAI get?
Similarweb ranks poweredbyai.app #184,021 in the world by traffic.
What PoweredByAI says about its audience: "25,000+ AI tools listed," "105K+ monthly visitors," "400K+ monthly page views," and "50K+ newsletter subscribers." The Promote page says the newsletter goes out twice weekly, with a 19% open rate and 6% CTR; it estimates 600-1,150 clicks per main-sponsor issue and an estimated CPC below $0.50. It also claims 3x traffic growth in the past 90 days. Outrank displays 12,480 visitors this week. The signup/sign-in page separately shows 650+ tools "by founders like you." These are site claims and placement estimates.
How do you submit to PoweredByAI?
You submit to PoweredByAI through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- Tool URL
- Tool Name
- Tool Logo* (PNG/JPEG/JPG; 1:1 ratio, minimum 500x500)
- Select Category
- Select Sub-Category
- Tool Description
- Select Keywords* (up to three)
- Your Name
- Your Email
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Researched 29 October 2026 from PoweredByAI's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.