SubmitDirectories alternatives
SubmitDirectories is a free web tool that helps website owners, SaaS founders and marketers find and submit a site to a curated list of over 350 directories, filtered by category. When choosing an alternative, weigh how much work you want to do yourself, whether you need automated form filling or a paid done-for-you service, whether you want AI-drafted listing copy, and whether a followed link or a specific directory type matters for your goals.
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All 13 alternatives
Ranked by how well each one does what SubmitDirectories does.
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DirectoryHuntSame jobBoost traffic, build backlinks, and explore the best directories in one place.
Pick it if you want to compare directories by domain rating and monthly traffic before submitting, and you are willing to submit each listing yourself through a free form.
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Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission ToolSame job10x your SEO with our AI-powered directory submission tool.
Pick it if you want automated form filling, email verification handling and scheduled submission batches, and you can accept a freemium tier with paid options.
Drop-in replacementFreemiumCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool - 3
LaunchIntelSame jobCurated directory playbooks for Claude Code and Codex
Pick it if you want an AI agent to fill forms in your browser from a shortlist you approve, and you manage several products from one dashboard.
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Backlink BotSubmit your Startup to 100+ directories in 10 minutes
Pick it if you want directory submission combined with outreach to pages that already rank for your keywords, with email drafts you approve before sending.
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MarketingdbEarn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups
Pick it if you want a dofollow listing on a weekly launch board with community voting, or a done-for-you submission package from the service team.
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Submit by HandDirectory submission platform for SaaS and AI tools
Pick it if you want listing copy drafted from your URL, submissions paced over two to three weeks, and a screenshot and CSV report for each submission.
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SubmitMyStartupFind where to submit your startup: MCP server + planner
Pick it if you want to compare free and paid startup directories by cost and wait time, or query directory data through a JSON API or MCP server without signing in.
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LaunchRankedLaunch once. Rank on Google. Get cited by AI.
Pick it if you want a free weekly launch listing with a followed link, plus site audits and AI assistant visibility tracking in one freemium tool.
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PublishYourSaaSA curated directory for SaaS & tool
Pick it if you want a permanent listing page with a sitemap entry and backlink, and you are open to paying for sponsored or featured placement.
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SaasCityGet a free backlink and permanent exposure in 2 minutes. Turn a standard startup listing into a visual billboard, with a dedicated indexable page.
Pick it if you want a dofollow link from a map-style directory with a weekly launch queue, and a free listing is enough for your launch.
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AiDirsAiDirs - Discover And Share The Best AI Tools
Pick it if you list an AI tool and want a categorized directory with a free submission option, plus an API or SDK to automate submissions.
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Rankoland Tool SubmissionRankoland Tool Submission is a powerful platform that allows developers, marketers, and creators to submit their tools for discovery and visibility. It is designed to help new and existing digital tools get indexed, shared, and promoted across the web, improving reach, traffic, and search engine pre
Pick it if you want a simple free submission form to get a digital tool listed for discovery and search engine indexing, without choosing from a directory list.
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Rank++Boost your visibility in AI-generated answers. Get discovered by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and more.
Pick it if you want AI visibility audits, JSON-LD schema generation and IndexNow submission alongside directory submission in one freemium tool.
SubmitDirectories and its top 5, side by side
| What we compared | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Submission Directory | Boost traffic, build backlinks, and explore the best directories in one place. | 10x your SEO with our AI-powered directory submission tool. | Curated directory playbooks for Claude Code and Codex | Submit your Startup to 100+ directories in 10 minutes | Earn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups |
| Fit for SubmitDirectories users | — | Drop-in | Drop-in | Drop-in | Covers most | Covers most |
| Pricing | Free | Free | Freemium | Paid | Paid | Freemium |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| API | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Open source | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Web, Browser extension | Web | Web | Web |
Questions about SubmitDirectories alternatives
What are the best alternatives to SubmitDirectories?
On AINave, the closest matches are DirectoryHunt, Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool and LaunchIntel.
Is there a free alternative to SubmitDirectories?
Yes. 7 alternatives have a free plan, including DirectoryHunt, Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool and SubmitMyStartup.
Which SubmitDirectories alternatives have an API?
SubmitMyStartup, LaunchRanked and AiDirs have an API.
Is there an open-source alternative to SubmitDirectories?
Yes. SubmitMyStartup is open source.
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