AI Directories

Review Summary

AI Directories (aidirectori.es) is a curated database of 320+ AI and startup directories paired with a done-for-you manual directory submission service and an AI Tools directory. Built by indie founder Sergiu Chiriac and trusted by 1,000+ founders, AI Directories takes the 40–70 hours of repetitive form-filling out of launching a new AI or SaaS product by manually submitting your tool to 30, 60, or 100+ high-DR directories and delivering a verified submission report.

What is AI Directories

AI Directories solves one of the most tedious parts of early-stage SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): getting a newly launched domain out of the Google sandbox and cited by LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

The platform operates on two levels:

1. Curated AI & Startup Directory Database (329+ Directories): A filterable table of AI and SaaS directories verified with Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR), monthly traffic, submission difficulty, pricing model (Free, Freemium, Paid), link attribute (dofollow vs nofollow), and exclusive 10–30% partner discount codes.
2. Done-For-You Manual Submission Service & AI Tools Showcase: You enter your startup's URL, logo, screenshots, and description once in the dashboard, and the AI Directories team manually submits your product across 30+ to 100+ directories—including paid directory fees on higher tiers—while also listing your product on the DR 52 aidirectori.es showcase and newsletter.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• High-authority platform (DR 52, 12k+ monthly organic visits): Getting listed on AI Directories itself provides visibility and authority alongside the external submissions.
• True manual submissions (30 to 100+ directories): Submissions are completed by hand rather than brittle scripts that fail CAPTCHAs or get flagged as spam.
• Paid directory fees bundled in Pro & Premium: The Pro and Premium packages include ~$59 to ~$173 worth of paid directory listing fees inside the one-time price.
• 329+ directory list with Ahrefs DR & discount codes: Free access to browse verified directory metrics plus 10–30% off partner launchpads like PeerPush, Uneed, SaaSCity, and Firsto.
• Full transparency report: Every customer receives a detailed spreadsheet/dashboard report with live links and submission proofs within days.

Cons

• Starter tier only covers free medium-DR directories: To get high-DR paid directories included automatically, you need the Pro or Premium plan.
• Approval times vary by third-party directory: While AI Directories completes its manual submissions within days, individual third-party directories still review free queues on their own schedules.
• Focused primarily on AI, SaaS & tech products: Non-software or local brick-and-mortar businesses won't fit most of the 329+ tech/AI directories in the network.

Key Features

Done-For-You Manual Submissions (30+ to 100+ Directories)

Instead of creating accounts, resizing screenshots, and rewriting taglines across 100 different websites, you fill out a single intake form in the AI Directories dashboard. Their team handles the manual submissions across 30+, 60+, or 100+ curated directories, saving founders 20 to 70+ hours of launch week busywork.

329+ Verified AI & Startup Directory Database

For founders who prefer DIY outreach, AI Directories maintains a live tabular database of 329+ directories showing Ahrefs Domain Rating, monthly traffic, submission difficulty, pricing, dofollow status, direct submit links, and exclusive 10–30% partner discounts.

Bundled Paid Directory Listings & Newsletter Mention

Unlike submission agencies that only submit to free queues, AI Directories' Pro List and Premium List include ~$59 to ~$173 in paid directory listing fees—plus a featured listing in the AI Directories Tools marketplace and a newsletter mention.

GEO & LLM Citation Optimization

By placing consistent product descriptions, categories, and backlinks across 100+ authoritative directories that AI crawlers index heavily, AI Directories helps new AI tools get discovered and recommended in ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini answers.

Pricing

AI Directories charges simple one-time payments with no recurring subscriptions (frequently running $100-off seasonal/launch promotions):

• Starter List ($149 standard / $49 promotional one-time): Manual submission to 30+ AI directories (medium-DR free directories), detailed submission report, listing on AI Directories Tools, curated paid list access, and 1 newsletter mention (saves 20+ hours).
• Pro List ($199 standard / $99 promotional one-time): Manual submission to 60+ high-DR free and paid directories (includes ~$59 in paid directory fees), advanced report, listing on AI Directories Tools, and 1 newsletter mention (saves 40+ hours).
• Premium List ($249 standard / $149 promotional one-time): Manual submission to 100+ high-DR free and paid directories (includes ~$173 in paid directory fees), advanced report, listing on AI Directories Tools, and 1 newsletter mention (saves 70+ hours).
• Ultimate (Custom Quote): Everything in Premium List plus custom-scoped paid directory placements tailored to your launch budget.

Final Verdict

AI Directories is one of the most established and cost-effective done-for-you directory submission services in the AI and SaaS ecosystem. Particularly when its $100-off promotion is active—bringing the 100+ directory Premium List (which includes ~$173 of paid directory fees) down to $149 one-time—it is an easy win for any founder launching a new AI tool or SaaS product.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI Directories work?

You choose a one-time submission package (30+, 60+, or 100+ directories) and submit your product URL, logo, screenshots, and description once in the dashboard. The AI Directories team then manually submits your tool across the selected directories and sends you a transparent report with every submission link and status.

Does AI Directories include paid directory listings?

Yes. While the Starter List covers 30+ free directories, the Pro List (60+ directories) includes ~$59 in paid directory fees and the Premium List (100+ directories) includes ~$173 in paid directory fees at no extra charge, plus a listing on aidirectori.es and a newsletter mention.

Can I browse the AI Directories list for free?

Yes. AI Directories offers a free browsable table of 329+ AI and startup directories verified by Ahrefs, showing each site's Domain Rating (DR), monthly traffic, pricing model, dofollow status, and 10–30% partner discount codes.