Directory index · researched October 2026
Tools.so
tools.soTools.so is a directory for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, design tools, developer tools, 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 Tools.so cost?
Listing on Tools.so is free.
The form says suggestions will be reviewed before being added. No fee, backlink or badge requirement, review wait, or guaranteed acceptance is stated.
- Submit a tool for review
- Directory listing if accepted
Does Tools.so give a dofollow backlink?
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 13. Under DR4, the new model Ahrefs switches to on December 1st, 2026, it drops to 2.
Who gets into Tools.so, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
How much traffic does Tools.so get?
Similarweb doesn't rank tools.so, which usually means very few visitors.
How do you submit to Tools.so?
You submit to Tools.so through a form on their site.
What you'll see
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Submit
tools.so/submit
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Pricing check
tools.so/pricing
What the form asks for
- Tool URL
- Tool Twitter handle
- Your relationship to the tool* (I'm the maker / I recommend it)
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Researched 30 October 2026 from Tools.so's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.