AI tool promotion plans
Start free, add an article placement for $19, or go all-in on visibility.
Free
Get listed and start building authority.
- Standard tool page
- Directory listing
- Eligible for The Capital
Article Placement
Get your AI startup mentioned inside one relevant AI Tools Capital article and get a dedicated tool page that links to your site.
Everything in Free, plus:
- Contextual mention inside a relevant AI Tools Capital article
- Dofollow backlink from your dedicated tool page
- Dedicated AI Tools Capital tool page
- Featured badge on the tool page
- Discovery by founders, buyers and readers
- Faster visibility for new startups
Featured
Stand out in The Capital and get extra visibility during the competition.
Everything in Article Placement, plus:
- Priority placement in categories
- Highlighted visibility on leaderboard pages
- Featured placement on the homepage
- Included in the weekly founder email
- Increased exposure to voters and founders
Premium
Maximum visibility, credibility, and founder recognition.
Everything in Featured, plus:
- Dedicated editorial review
- Founder Spotlight article
- Homepage feature placement
- Social promotion from The Capital
- Premium platform-wide visibility
Compare plans side-by-side
Every feature, every tier — no surprises.
| Feature | Free$0 | Article Placement$19 | Featured$49 | Premium$129 |
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| Directory listing | ||||
| Dedicated tool page | ||||
| Eligible for The Capital | ||||
| Contextual mention in a relevant article | ||||
| Dofollow link from your tool page | ||||
| Featured badge on tool page | ||||
| Indexed by search engines | ||||
| Category page placement | Standard | Standard | Priority | Top |
| Leaderboard highlight | ||||
| Weekly founder email | Included | Priority spot | ||
| Homepage placement | Rotation | Permanent | ||
| Editorial review / article | ||||
| Founder Spotlight article | ||||
| Social promotion from The Capital | ||||
| Priority support |
Why founders promote on AI Tools Capital
Permanent placements
Your listing and article mention stay live — no monthly fee, no expiry.
Real editorial context
Mentions sit inside genuinely useful articles founders and buyers actually read.
Dedicated tool pages
Every tool gets its own indexable page with schema markup and internal links.
Founder Spotlights
Long-form interviews that give your startup a story search engines can read.
Weekly community exposure
The Capital runs every week, putting new tools in front of voters and founders.
Growing AI founder audience
An audience of founders, marketers and buyers actively hunting new AI tools.
AI tool promotion FAQs
What is Article Placement?
For $19 one-time we add a contextual mention of your AI startup inside one relevant AI Tools Capital article, plus a dedicated tool page with a Featured badge that links directly to your website.
How are the links handled?
Your dedicated tool page links to your website as a standard editorial link. Links inserted into articles as part of a paid placement are marked rel="nofollow sponsored", in line with Google’s guidance on paid placements. You’re buying visibility and discovery, not rankings.
How long does a placement stay live?
Placements are permanent. There are no recurring payments and we don't remove listings or article mentions after a period of time.
How fast is a promotion published?
Article Placement and Featured orders are typically published within 12–24 hours. Premium packages include editorial work and are usually live within a few days.
Do I need to pay to get listed?
No. Submitting your AI tool is free and free listings are indexable and eligible for The Capital, our weekly competition. Paid tiers add editorial placements and visibility.
What is The Capital?
The Capital is our weekly AI startup competition. Founders enter their tool, the community votes, and the top three are featured on the podium and in our newsletter.
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One-time payment. Permanent placement. No subscriptions.