Paid directory "premium" listings are rarely worth it for early-stage apps. The free tiers on these 40+ sites send genuine traffic and backlinks. We've grouped them by type.
Instant & free (no review wait)
- AppGeoList — instant, indexed, SEO-built. Submit here.
- Uneed.best — daily launch slots.
- IndiePa.ge — indie-focused, fast.
- Yo.directory — general web directory.
- Navs.site — clean, fast listings.
AI tool directories (free tier)
- FutureTools.io, ToolPilot.ai, Dang.ai, There's An AI For That, AI tools.inc, Aitogrow, Aitoolsup, OpenToolsAI, Ainave, AIFindy, GPTbot.io, Toolscout.ai, Seewhatnewai, SubmitAITools, Findly.tools, Aichattings, Once.tools, Library.phygital.plus, AI agents directory, AI directories, Advanced-innovation.io.
Review & comparison (free to claim)
- Trustpilot, AlternativeTo, StackShare, GoodFirms, SaaSWorthy, FinancesOnline (free listing), Software Advice, G2 (free), Capterra (free).
Startup & community (free)
- IndieHackers, Dev.to, Peerlist, Peerpush, Feedmystartup, Lachief, StartupStash, StartupCollections, Feedough, Inc42, EU-Startups, Geekwire, Startupfa.me, Startupfa.st, Open-launch, Launchigniter, Sidebar.io, Land-book, Curated.design, ExactSeek, Activesearchresults, SubmissionWebDirectory, ShowMySites, Addonbiz, Viesearch, Callupcontact, Locanto.
Reality check: not all 40+ will send traffic day one. But each is a free backlink and a potential long-tail entry point. Submit to the top 10 first (see our ranked list), measure, then expand.
How to avoid wasting time
- Skip directories that demand a reciprocal link and payment.
- Avoid "500 directories for $49" services — they're spam networks that hurt SEO.
- Prioritise indexed directories (search "site:directory.com [your app]" to verify).
- Track DR and referral clicks; drop the duds.
Every site above is represented in our directory. Start free, start now: submit your app.