listai.tools is a free directory of AI tools, filed by what each tool actually makes rather than by who it is marketed to. Instead of browsing by vendor or by buzzword, visitors start from the output they need, whether that is writing, images, video, audio, code or AI agents. Six verticals cover those areas, and 82 categories go one level deeper, from AI SEO writers to text-to-speech and coding agents. Each category is a practical way to find tools that do the job in front of you.
For founders, submitting a tool is simple. Paste a link and the listing fills itself in with a tagline, a description, a category, pricing and an access model. Every submission is then read by a person before it goes live, so the directory stays reviewed and useful rather than automated spam. A published listing keeps a permanent page on listai.tools with a link to the tool’s own website. The link is do-follow while the listai.tools badge is on that site.
Listings are ranked by upvotes and nothing else. The ordering is therefore something any visitor can check for themselves. Pricing is shown as Freemium for this listing, so readers can see at a glance how the tool is offered before they click through.
The whole catalogue is also available to AI agents over MCP. An agent can search the directory, compare tools, look up alternatives and check new launches without needing an API key. This makes listai.tools useful both for people choosing a tool and for assistants that need to recommend one.
listai.tools is aimed at anyone who wants to find or promote an AI tool: people comparing options for a specific task, teams looking for a tool that fits their workflow, and makers who want a clear, permanent listing for their product. It is a straightforward reference for the growing number of AI tools, organised around the work they do.