1-2 week review
Free submission
For early products that can wait for review and can provide a reciprocal link.
ReviewStandard queue
BacklinkNofollow listing
Compare listing paths
Choose the right way to submit your AI product.
Compare review speed, backlink policy, and promotion surfaces before you pick Free, Express, or Promotion.
Plan overview
Free is a slower directory path, Express is the clean SEO path, and Promotion is the launch visibility path with labeled commercial surfaces.
$0
48h review
Express listing
A faster path to a permanent dofollow listing without a reciprocal link requirement.
ReviewReviewed within 48h
BacklinkDofollow backlink
30 days
Promotion package
Express listing plus homepage exposure and sponsored editorial placement for launches that need more surface area.
ReviewPaid placement reviewed
BacklinkExpress included
Feature comparison
The practical differences are queue priority, backlink policy, reciprocal-link work, and whether the submission can appear in labeled promotional inventory.
| Feature | Free | Express | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review speed | Standard queue, usually reviewed after paid paths are cleared. | Priority review within 48 hours after details are complete. | Priority review within 48 hours, including placement fit. |
| Backlink | Nofollow product link for basic directory coverage. | Permanent dofollow product link after approval. | Dofollow listing plus eligible sponsored editorial links. |
| Reciprocal link | Required so free listings keep a fair exchange. | Not required, useful for teams with stricter site policies. | Not required; commercial placement is handled separately. |
| Permanent listing | Included | Included | Included |
| Homepage promoted slot | Not included | Not included | Included when the product fits a current promoted surface. |
| Sponsored blog placement | Not included | Not included | Eligible for founder story, comparison, or paid spotlight context. |
| Commercial label | Not included | Not included | Paid surfaces are labeled so buyer trust stays intact. |
| Best fit | Useful when launch timing is flexible and basic presence is enough. | Best when SEO value and faster review matter most. | Best when a launch needs visibility beyond the listing page. |