Directory index · researched October 2026
Toolnest
toolnest.ai/submit-toolToolnest 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 Toolnest cost?
Listing on Toolnest is free.
The standard listing is reported as free by third-party directory trackers; Toolnest itself says anyone can submit. Submissions receive a brief editorial review for whether the tool is real, functional, and not a duplicate; review usually takes 3–5 days. No backlink or badge requirement was stated on the Toolnest pages inspected.
- Directory listing if approved
- Plain-language description, pricing tier, category tags, and a direct website link
- Clearly labelled sponsored placement
- Price and placement terms not published on pages inspected
- Boost placement for additional visibility
- Price and placement terms not published on pages inspected
Extras they sell
- Sponsored slots
- Toolnest says it offers clearly labelled sponsored slots; no rate or specific placement details are published there.
- Boost placements
- Toolnest says teams can buy boost placements for more visibility; no rate or terms are published there.
Does Toolnest give a dofollow backlink?
Toolnest links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 28.
Who gets into Toolnest, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
“Editorial review usually takes 3–5 days.”
How much traffic does Toolnest get?
Similarweb doesn't rank toolnest.ai, which usually means very few visitors.
What Toolnest says about its audience: No Toolnest-wide traffic or audience total found. The homepage claims “412 tools · 12 categories · updated daily” and displays individual tool traffic, such as Elicit at 2.1M visits/mo.
How do you submit to Toolnest?
You submit to Toolnest through a form, after creating an account. Prices only show once you've signed up.
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Toolnest's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.