Directory index · researched October 2026
Tool Finder
toolfinder.comTool Finder is a directory for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, design tools, developer tools, mobile apps, no-code 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 Tool Finder cost?
Tool Finder has no free option; listing costs from $19.
No standalone free submission is shown. The claim page says the listing is included free only when adding Vendor Pro at checkout for $79/year; this is not a free tier.
- Listed on Tool Finder
- Included in search and filters
- Full refund if Tool Finder cannot list it
- Tool Listing included
- 7-day homepage boost
- Edit the page anytime, with unlimited edits
- Verified badge
- No competitor ads or rival recommendations on the page
- Post deals and share launches on Tool news
- Search/ranking boost
- Add a YouTube video and show or hide page sections
- Cancel anytime; page returns to a standard listing after the paid year
Extras they sell
- Vendor Pro USD $79/year
- Annual upgrade with listing included, page control, verified badge, no competing tool ads, deal and launch features, and homepage/search boosts. Claim-page copy says it is billed yearly, about $6.58 per month.
- 7-Day Home Boost and Search Boost
- Shown as Pro benefits, not separately priced; included in Vendor Pro at $79/year.
- Advertising package USD $299/month; 3-month minimum
- One package covering rotating site-wide rail and sponsored-card placements, first placement in relevant categories, a newsletter slot every 6 weeks, and a bonus homepage hero. Monthly billing; starts when agreed. Contact sales.
- YouTube sponsorship
- Not included with a listing; sponsorships are arranged separately and may be bundled by contacting advertising. No price is displayed.
Does Tool Finder give a dofollow backlink?
Tool Finder links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 62.
Who gets into Tool Finder, 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.
A person reviews each submission, usually within 72 hours. Vendor Pro verification is usually within a working day or two; advertising inquiries usually receive a reply within a day.
How much traffic does Tool Finder get?
Similarweb ranks toolfinder.com #266,741 in the world by traffic.
What Tool Finder says about its audience: Tool Finder claims 2M site visits a year, 445k YouTube subscribers, 23k newsletter readers and 1,400+ listed tools. The advertising page claims 30% of its audience is in the US and 25% in Europe, and says current advertiser Fellow receives 500+ visitors a month from Tool Finder.
How do you submit to Tool Finder?
You submit to Tool Finder through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- App logo upload* (PNG, JPG or WebP; max 500 KB; the card checklist remained incomplete without it)
- Tool name* (max 22 characters; listing slug is generated from the name)
- Category* (choose up to 3)
- Quick summary* (max 32 characters)
- Website URL
- Works on platforms (optional: Web, iOS, Android, Chrome Extension, Linux, Windows, Mac)
- Package choice (Tool Listing or Vendor Pro)
- Receipt and go-live email
- Agree to the Terms & Conditions
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Tool Finder's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.