Submit for consideration
Share your tool, category, pricing model, use cases, and official assets for editorial review.
For AI Founders
Launch Your AI Tool in Front of Business Buyers
Get listed on SmartBizTools.io and introduce your product to entrepreneurs, creators, and small-business teams searching for practical software solutions.
Founder Benefits
Give your product a clearer path to discovery.
SmartBizTools helps founders present their products to business-focused readers without mixing paid visibility with editorial verdicts.
Improve visibility
Help buyers find your product through category placement, internal links, and structured directory data.
Reach business readers
Introduce your product to entrepreneurs, creators, operators, and small-business teams evaluating software.
Request priority processing
Paid plans can move your submission into a faster review workflow without changing editorial standards.
Purchase featured placement
Choose temporary promotional placement that is clearly separated from rankings and editorial scores.
Request a sponsored review
Sponsored reviews include a clear disclosure and honest coverage of strengths, limitations, and fit.
Editorial independence
Paid packages provide additional visibility and faster editorial processing. They do not guarantee approval, a positive review, a favorable rating, or a specific ranking. Our editorial evaluations remain independent.
Packages
Founder plans
Start free, or choose a paid visibility package when speed and promotion matter.
Free
Free Listing
A standard submission for founders who want their AI tool considered for the public directory.
$0 one-time
- Standard editorial queue
- Basic directory profile
- Category placement
- Product website link
- No guaranteed publication timeline
Launch
Featured Launch
Priority processing and short-term featured visibility for founder-submitted tools. Editorial approval is still required.
$49 one-time
- Priority review queue
- Enhanced directory profile
- 30 days of featured placement
- Verified founder-submitted badge
- One social-media mention
- Editorial approval is still required
Popular
Growth Package
Extended featured placement for growing AI products that want more visibility with business-focused readers.
$99 one-time
- Priority review queue
- Enhanced directory profile
- 60 days of featured placement
- One social-media mention
- One newsletter mention when the newsletter becomes available
- Editorial approval is still required
Disclosed
Sponsored Review
A disclosed sponsored review package with honest strengths, limitations, and independent editorial handling.
$199 one-time
- Priority editorial review
- Permanent in-depth review article
- Sponsored-content disclosure label
- One social-media post
- Product screenshots supplied by the vendor or produced with permission
- Honest strengths and limitations
- No guaranteed positive rating
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What each plan includes
| Plan | Price | Best for | Disclosure / independence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Listing | $0 | Standard directory consideration | No payment influence |
| Featured Launch | $49 | Priority queue plus 30 days of featured placement | Approval still required |
| Growth Package | $99 | Priority queue plus 60 days of featured placement | Approval still required |
| Sponsored Review | $199 | Disclosed in-depth sponsored review | No guaranteed positive rating |
FAQ
Founder questions
Does paying guarantee approval?
No. Paid packages provide visibility and faster processing only. Every submission remains subject to editorial review.
Can I submit for free?
Yes. Free Listing submissions enter the standard editorial queue and may be published if they fit the directory.
Are sponsored reviews labelled?
Yes. Sponsored reviews must include a clear sponsored-content disclosure for readers.
What assets should I provide?
Provide official logos, screenshots, product descriptions, pricing details, and permission to use supplied assets.
Ready to introduce your AI tool?
Submit for free, review the founder plans, or contact the team before choosing a package.