DirproofComparison · updated 2026-10-11
Directory submission services compared
There are three ways to get an AI tool into directories: pay someone to submit manually, use an automated bulk tool, or do it yourself with good preparation. Here is how they compare.
| Option | Typical price | Our view |
|---|---|---|
| Manual submission service | Roughly $50 to $150 one-time for packages we saw in October 2026 | Saves time if they pick relevant sites and write good texts. Ask which sites, and whether you get the logins. |
| Automated bulk tool | Roughly $25 to $80 one-time for packages we saw in October 2026 | Cheap, but bulk submissions often land on low-quality or irrelevant sites, and many directories reject them. |
| Do it yourself, unprepared | Free | Takes days: finding which sites still accept free listings, checking links, rewriting texts for every form. |
| Do it yourself with the Launch Kit | $7 one-time | A checked list, a ready text for every site and a plan. You submit one by one and keep control of every listing. |
Price ranges are from public listings of several services we looked at in October 2026; they change often.
Questions to ask before paying a service
- Which exact sites will you submit to, and are they relevant to my tool?
- Do I get the account logins for every listing?
- Do you submit manually or with a bot?
- Will you write a different description for each site?
- What happens if a site rejects the submission?
Questions
Are directory submission services worth it?
It depends on how they submit. Manual services that pick relevant sites can save time; automated bulk services are cheaper but risk low-quality links and rejected submissions.
What does Google say about directory links?
Google's spam policies treat links that are bought or exchanged to manipulate rankings as link spam. Prefer listings that make sense for users, and do not buy dofollow links.
How is the Launch Kit different?
It does not submit for you. It gives you the checked list, a ready text for every site and a plan, and you submit one by one. That keeps you in control of each listing and costs less.
Submit to 65 places, not one
The Launch Kit gives you a hand-checked list of 65 places to submit an AI tool, with price, dofollow or nofollow, DR and the check date for each one. Describe your tool once and get a tagline, short and long description and maker comment for every site, cut to its limits, plus a one-week plan with reminders.