Is HeloAITools free to use?

Yes. Browsing the full directory, searching, and filtering by category is completely free and always will be.

How do you choose which tools get listed?

Every submission goes through a manual review before it's published. The team checks that the tool works as described, has clear pricing, and adds real value to a specific category.

How often is the directory updated?

New tools are reviewed and added weekly, and existing listings are periodically checked for outdated pricing or broken links.

Can I submit my own AI tool?

Yes. Any builder can submit a tool for review. Featured and sponsored placements are also available for teams that want extra visibility.

Who is HeloAITools built for?

HeloAITools is built for developers, marketers, designers, students, startups, agencies, and anyone else trying to find the right AI tool without wading through ad-driven search results.

A founder story · Directories, Launch & Discovery

HeloAITools

A manually reviewed directory of AI tools organized by category and use case

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HeloAITools is a free AI tools directory with manually reviewed listings across 58+ categories, updated weekly with ratings and user reviews.

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HeloAITools is a free directory for discovering and comparing AI tools. Every tool listing is manually reviewed before publication, organized into clear categories, and regularly updated for accuracy. The platform features 291+ AI tools indexed and growing daily across 58+ categories including writing, image generation, video, coding, marketing, automation, and more. Users can browse, search by category or pricing, read community ratings and reviews, and submit their own tools. The directory is designed for developers, marketers, designers, students, startups, agencies, and anyone looking for AI tools without wading through paid placements or outdated recommendations.

A manually reviewed directory of AI tools organized by category and use case

Plot points

Manual review of every submission before publication
Filter by category, pricing, or use case
Weekly updates with new tools and accuracy checks
58+ organized categories
Tool submission and featured placement options
291+ AI tools currently listed

Pricing

Pricing model: Free

HeloAITools: the metrics

The numbers in this chapter for heloaitools.com: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link data, with the change since the last chapter.

Domain Rating: 6; no change since last check
Trust Flow: 9; no change since last check
Citation Flow: 13; no change since last check
Referring domains: 9; no change since last check
External backlinks: 50; no change since last check

Ahrefs Domain Rating written up 4 Nov 2026, rewritten 22 Oct 2026. Chapter topic: Business/Construction and Maintenance (1). Majestic written up 22 Oct 2026, rewritten 22 Oct 2026. Majestic writes the link data. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.

HeloAITools: where the story is hosted

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Public RDAP record, last read 5 Nov 2026, 08:28 UTC.

Domain age: 3 months
Registered: 6 Jul 2026
Expires: 6 Jul 2028
Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
DNSSEC: Not signed

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HeloAITools: the story since launch

From 22 October 2026, when HeloAITools went live on Startup Launched, to the latest reading we have.

Domain Rating (Ahrefs): 6 no change since launch; 6 at launch (22 Oct 2026), 6 on 4 Nov 2026
Trust Flow (Majestic): 9; First measured 22 Oct 2026
Referring domains (Majestic): 9; First measured 22 Oct 2026

Day 14 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 21 Nov 2026. What the readings say, nothing more: a rise or fall here is not proof of its cause. We leave out anything we have not measured.

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In brief

Is HeloAITools free to use?: Yes. Browsing the full directory, searching, and filtering by category is completely free and always will be.
How do you choose which tools get listed?: Every submission goes through a manual review before it's published. The team checks that the tool works as described, has clear pricing, and adds real value to a specific category.
How often is the directory updated?: New tools are reviewed and added weekly, and existing listings are periodically checked for outdated pricing or broken links.
Can I submit my own AI tool?: Yes. Any builder can submit a tool for review. Featured and sponsored placements are also available for teams that want extra visibility.
Who is HeloAITools built for?: HeloAITools is built for developers, marketers, designers, students, startups, agencies, and anyone else trying to find the right AI tool without wading through ad-driven search results.