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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  1. 1
    DirectoryHuntSame job

    Boost 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.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to SubmitDirectoriesView DirectoryHunt
  2. 2
    Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission ToolSame job

    10x 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.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    • Browser extension
    Drop-in replacementFreemiumCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool
  3. 3
    LaunchIntelSame job

    Curated 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.

    • Web
    Drop-in replacementPaidCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView LaunchIntel
  4. 4
    Backlink Bot

    Submit 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.

    • Web
    Covers most of itPaidCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView Backlink Bot
  5. 5
    Marketingdb

    Earn 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.

    • Web
    Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView Marketingdb
  6. 6
    Submit by Hand

    Directory 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.

    • Web
    Covers most of itPaidCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView Submit by Hand
  7. 7
    SubmitMyStartup

    Find 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.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Open source
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to SubmitDirectoriesView SubmitMyStartup
  8. 8
    LaunchRanked

    Launch 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.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to SubmitDirectoriesView LaunchRanked
  9. 9
    PublishYourSaaS

    A 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.

    • Web
    Covers some of itPaidCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView PublishYourSaaS
  10. 10
    SaasCity

    Get 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.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers some of itFreeSimilar price to SubmitDirectoriesView SaasCity
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    AiDirs

    AiDirs - 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.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Covers some of itFreemiumSimilar price to SubmitDirectoriesView AiDirs
  12. 12
    Rankoland Tool Submission

    Rankoland 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.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers some of itFreeSimilar price to SubmitDirectoriesView Rankoland Tool Submission
  13. 13
    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.

    • Web
    Covers some of itFreemiumCosts more than SubmitDirectoriesView Rank++

SubmitDirectories and its top 5, side by side

What we compared
SubmitDirectoriesThis product
DirectoryHunt#1
Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool#2
LaunchIntel#3
Backlink Bot#4
Marketingdb#5
What it doesSubmission DirectoryBoost 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 CodexSubmit your Startup to 100+ directories in 10 minutesEarn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups
Fit for SubmitDirectories users—Drop-inDrop-inDrop-inCovers mostCovers most
PricingFreeFreeFreemiumPaidPaidFreemium
Free planYesYesYesNoNoNo
APINoNoNoNoNoNo
Open sourceNoNoNoNoNoNo
PlatformsWebWebWeb, Browser extensionWebWebWeb

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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