Directory index · researched October 2026
Toolfolio
toolfolio.comToolfolio is a directory for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, design tools, developer tools, marketing tools, mobile apps, no-code tools, productivity apps, 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 Toolfolio cost?
Listing on Toolfolio is free, with paid options from $99.
The free Claim Listing tier is for products already listed on Toolfolio; no free route for submitting a new product was shown. The tier comparison shows no badge and no do-follow link. No backlink requirement or waiting period for this claim option was stated.
- Claim a product already listed on Toolfolio
- Basic profile
- No badge
- No do-follow link
- Priority listing; advertised as within 24 hours
- Verified silver badge
- Do-follow link
- Limited profile enrichment, Overview tab
- One thumbnail upload
- YouTube embed on Overview
- Basic analytics and social links
- Limited public tabs
- Coupon codes or offers
- Basic homepage placement
- Pro Vendor gold badge
- Full profile enrichment
- Up to four images
- All public tabs
- Email collection tab and webhook
- Priority in search ranking
- Coupons, promos, and SEO-safe editing
- Advanced analytics
- Prominent homepage placement
- 15% discount on add-ons
- Do-follow link
- Growth plan billed yearly; advertised as $208 per month equivalent
- Pro Vendor gold badge
- Full profile enrichment
- Up to four images
- All public tabs
- Email collection tab and webhook
- Priority in search ranking
- Coupons, promos, and SEO-safe editing
- Advanced analytics
- Prominent homepage placement
- 15% discount on add-ons
- Do-follow link
Extras they sell
- Featured Positions Pack / Featured Boost USD 400/month
- Listings Page Carousel, Search Overlay, and Category Pages; a rotating carousel, high-visibility placement, and featured badge. The pricing page also claims guaranteed $0.50-$1 CPC.
- Banner Pack / Banner Boost USD 250 per 50,000 impressions on the pricing page; package builder says USD 250 per 100,000 impressions
- Promotional placements include the home page hero and search overlay carousel. The public page lists a bottom-right rotating slot; the builder instead lists a category page hero and a bottom-left rotating slot. Both versions describe premium placements and guaranteed impressions. The builder says ad packs include the Startup Listing at no extra cost.
- Custom solutions / multi-product bundle
- The page invites multiple-product owners to email for a bundle discount; the builder offers custom solutions by call. No price is shown.
Does Toolfolio give a dofollow backlink?
Toolfolio links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 36.
Who gets into Toolfolio, and how fast?
Toolfolio 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.
FAQ says approval usually takes 24–48 hours. Startup marketing says listing within 24 hours; the package builder says priority listing within 24 hours, usually ~3–4 weeks.
How much traffic does Toolfolio get?
Similarweb ranks toolfolio.com #194,073 in the world by traffic.
What Toolfolio says about its audience: Homepage headline: “Where 1M+ Humans Found Tools Worth Their Time.” The Boosted Listing page claims 67.7K average monthly visitors, 174.2K monthly page views, and 2m 35s average time spent, with data described as verified with PostHog for Sep 29-Oct 29, 2026. No newsletter subscriber count was shown.
How do you submit to Toolfolio?
You submit to Toolfolio through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Google, GitHub, and Email.
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Toolfolio's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.