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Reach 9,800+ active buyers
every week

Founders, developers and product teams visit this directory daily to discover and buy AI tools. Your next customer is already here.

200+Tools listed
50Email subscribers
7Ad placements
5 minTo go live
No contracts · No auto-renewal · Powered by Polar.sh
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Intent-driven
Every visitor actively looks for tools
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Live in 5 min
No calls or approval waits
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No auto-renewal
Pay for exactly what you choose
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Polar.sh secured
Modern transparent payments
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One-Time Fee · $99

Gold Approval Package

Skip the queue and get your tool reviewed and approved the same day. You'll also receive a permanent Gold Verified badge on your listing — visible to every visitor forever — plus 1 month of featured placement below the homepage grid.

Your badge will look like this on your listing:
Gold Verified
Displayed permanently on your tool listing + cards
✓ Same-day tool approval
✓ Gold Verified badge (permanent)
✓ 1 month homepage grid placement
✓ Permanent dofollow backlink to your site
✓ Priority email support
✓ Boosted in search & category pages
One-Time Payment
$99
No recurring charges ever
Reviews done in 2–4 hours

Choose your ad placement

All placements are clearly labelled "Sponsored".
● Available now  ·  ● Limited slots  ·  ● SOLD OUT — click to reserve a future date

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How our pricing compares: Niche SaaS directories typically charge $150–$800/week for ad placements. We price at a credible mid-tier — transparent, no agency markup, verified intent-driven traffic. A homepage spotlight on a major directory runs $500+/wk; ours is $179/wk.
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Homepage
Homepage Grid Card
Your tool card blended inside the homepage grid alongside organic listings — seen by buyers actively browsing for tools.
  • Tool card with logo + name + tagline
  • Inside main tools grid
  • Up to 4 slots available
  • "Sponsored" label
4 of 4 slots available
$399 $299 /month -25%
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Sitewide
Ticker Bar
Scrolling announcement bar at the very top of every page — constant low-friction visibility across the whole site on every visit.
  • Every page, every visit
  • Up to 4 sponsors rotate
  • Direct link to site
  • Dismissible by visitor
4 of 4 slots available
$399 $249 /month -38%
High Impact
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Sitewide
Sticky Under-Nav Bar
Sticky bar pinned just below the main navigation — stays visible as users scroll through every page of the site.
  • Pinned below nav on all pages
  • Logo + name + tagline + CTA button
  • Stays visible on scroll
  • Dismissible
Available now
$599 $399 /month -33%
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Sitewide
Sticky Bottom Bar
A persistent banner pinned just above the footer — visible on every page as users scroll down.
  • Every page, above footer
  • Logo + name + tagline + CTA
  • Stays visible as users scroll
  • Dismissible by visitor
Available now
$499 $329 /month -34%
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Content
Article Sidebar
Sticky sidebar card shown on every Tool Guide article — reaches readers in active research mode, comparing tools.
  • Sticky on all guide articles
  • Logo + name + tagline + custom copy
  • High-intent research audience
  • Direct link to your site
Available now
$339 $229 /month -32%
📧 Newsletter Partner

Reach our readers via newsletter

A dedicated sponsored mention in our weekly AI tools newsletter — your logo, name, tagline, and a short write-up sent to our full subscriber list.

✓Sent to full subscriber list✓Your logo + name + tagline✓100–150 word write-up✓Clearly marked Sponsored
Contact for pricing
Published in the next send
Contact us to book → Typically responds within 24 hours

Configure your placement

Select a placement above to get started.

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Why advertisers choose us

Built for tool makers, not ad networks.

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Intent-driven buyers
Every visitor is actively looking for AI tools — no accidental traffic.
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Always labelled
Every ad is clearly marked "Sponsored". Transparency increases click-through.
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Live in minutes
No calls, no approvals. Pay and configure — your ad is live automatically.
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No auto-renewal
Your placement runs for exactly the duration you chose, then stops.
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Polar.sh secured
All payments via Polar.sh. We never see or store your card number.
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Real numbers
Every stat shown is real — not inflated or estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly does my placement go live?
Immediately after payment — typically 1–2 minutes. You receive an email with your exact start and end dates.
What does "SOLD OUT" mean — can I still book?
Sold Out means all slots for that placement are currently occupied. You can still reserve the next available date in advance. Click the "Reserve" button on the sold-out card — we hold that slot for 48 hours while you prepare your creative.
How does the reservation system work?
Click "Reserve" on any sold-out card and enter your email. We hold that specific date for 48 hours exclusively for you. No payment is required to reserve — you complete the booking when you're ready to go live. Another advertiser cannot take that slot during your hold.
Can two advertisers conflict on the same placement?
Never. Our slot system is strictly enforced. Single-slot placements (sticky bars, sidebar) allow only one active advertiser at a time. Multi-slot placements (grid, ticker) show exactly how many slots remain and prevent overbooking.
What is the Gold Approval package?
A $99 one-time fee that gets your tool reviewed and approved the same day, gives your listing a permanent Gold Verified badge, and includes 1 month of featured placement below the homepage grid. No recurring charges.
Can I schedule my ad to start on a future date?
Yes — use the date picker in the configurator to choose any available future start date. Useful for timing a launch or coordinating with a campaign.
Can I change my ad copy after paying?
Yes — email us and we'll update within one business day. Your campaign duration continues from the original start date.
Do you offer refunds?
Because placements go live immediately, we can't offer refunds once live. Technical issues on our end are always made right with a campaign extension.
Who is your audience?
Primarily founders, developers, and product managers at tech companies, actively evaluating and purchasing AI tools.

Editorial independence: Sponsorship does not influence editorial rankings, reviews, or which tools we feature organically. Sponsored placements are always separate from organic content and always clearly labelled.