Hey Product Hunt community! 👋

I’m thrilled to introduce AI Tools Directory (aitoolsdirectory.si) to all of you today.

Why I built this

Like many of you, I spend hours exploring, testing, and integrating new AI tools into my daily workflow. But over the last year, browsing AI directories started to feel frustrating:

Hundreds of low-effort directories filled with dead landing pages and inactive waitlists.
Tools listed with nothing more than an automated 1-sentence pitch and a generic logo.
Zero depth, zero context, and no real verification of whether the product actually works.

Makers were struggling to get noticed beneath the noise, while builders and early adopters were wasting precious hours testing tools that didn’t deliver on their promises.

I wanted to change that narrative. I built AI Tools Directory to serve as a clean, reliable, and curated home for the modern AI ecosystem — a place where transparency, real utility, and editorial depth take center stage.

What makes AI Tools Directory different?

1. Real Editorial Reviews & Star Ratings (No Shallow Scrapes) Every listed tool goes through our editorial review. We analyze core capabilities, highlight genuine strengths, address limitations, and assign transparent star ratings so users know exactly what to expect before signing up.

2. A Launchpad Built for Makers & Founders Launching an AI tool is hard work. We wanted our directory to give lasting value, not just a 24-hour traffic spike:

Permanent Dofollow Backlinks: Passing real domain authority to boost your organic search rankings long-term.
Fast Indexing in Search Engines: Ensuring your tool's dedicated review page gets indexed quickly so buyers searching for your niche find you.
Verified Badges & Visibility: Clear visual trust signals distinguishing verified products from unvetted clones.

3. Direct Deals & Exclusive Discounts Founders can offer exclusive launch perks directly to our visitors, giving early adopters access to special lifetime deals, promo codes, and pro tier discounts.

How you can be part of this journey

This launch isn’t just about showing off a platform — it’s about building a sustainable, trustworthy discovery hub alongside this community.

If you are an early adopter or tech enthusiast: Take a look around the directory and tell us what you think. What features or metrics do you look for first when evaluating a new AI tool? What would make our review pages even more actionable for your stack?

If you are a maker or founder: We’d love to have your product featured. Whether you're in stealth, just launched your MVP, or scaling an established AI platform, we want to help tell your story with honest editorial coverage.

I’d love your honest feedback:

The Review Format: Does our review layout give you enough depth to decide whether to test a tool?
Navigation & Filters: What category breakdowns, filter options, or comparison tools would you like to see next?
Founder Experience: What additional resources or features would help you get more value out of your listing?

I’ll be hanging out in the comments all day to answer your questions, listen to your suggestions, and discuss anything AI or directory-related.

Thank you so much for the support, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts! 🚀