Directory index · researched October 2026
TheToolBus
thetoolbus.aiTheToolBus 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.
How much does TheToolBus cost?
Listing on TheToolBus is free if you wait your turn.
The AI Directory listing is free and appears after manual review. The submit page says they will respond within a few days. No backlink or badge requirement is stated.
- Listing in the AI Directory after review
- Featured on the homepage hero carousel
- Price and placement duration not shown
Extras they sell
- Homepage banner
- Optional sponsored placement featured on the homepage hero carousel; no price, duration, or checkout details are shown.
Does TheToolBus give a dofollow backlink?
TheToolBus links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 15.
Who gets into TheToolBus, 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.
“Submissions are reviewed manually. We'll get back to you within a few days.”
How much traffic does TheToolBus get?
Similarweb ranks thetoolbus.ai #280,631 in the world by traffic.
What TheToolBus says about its audience: The submit page says tools can be 'discovered by thousands of users'; it gives no specific traffic or audience figure.
How do you submit to TheToolBus?
You submit to TheToolBus through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- Placement: Directory listing (Free, default) or Homepage banner (Sponsored)
- Tool name
- Website URL
- Category*: AI Tools, Business Tools, Media Tools, Marketing Tools, Developer Tools, Other
- Pricing model*: Free, Freemium, Paid, Enterprise
- Short description* (2-3 sentences)
- Your email
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Researched 29 October 2026 from TheToolBus's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.