500.tools
500.tools is a paid directory of only 500 tools. It lists AI tools and AI agents, startups and product launches, and creator and consumer apps.
- Price
- Paid
- Status
- Online, no dated listings
- Authority
- 27/100How often other sites link to it (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
About
500.tools is a paid directory of tools for founders and makers, limited to 500 listed tools. The homepage presents a curated list of tools, including AI products, startups, creator apps, and language and productivity tools. To submit, open the submit page and choose the Monthly or Yearly plan. Monthly costs $1.00 for the first month, then $5.00 per month. Yearly is shown as $60 $19.00 /year. Every plan says the tool is one of 500 tools only. Monthly listings are featured again at the top of the homepage at each renewal, and yearly listings are featured once a month. 500.tools also offers embeddable Featured on 500 Tools badges that link back to the site. Subscriptions are cancelled through the Stripe Billing Portal. The pages do not state a review time, an account requirement, a free option, a dofollow link, or any advertising.
How to submit
Open the submit page, choose the Monthly or Yearly plan, and manage the subscription through the Stripe Billing Portal.
From 500.tools/submit
What it lists
- AI tools and AI agents
- Startups and product launches
- Creator and consumer apps
- Language learning and productivity tools
Who visits
Makers who submit new products and explorers who browse innovations, according to the home page.
Paid options
Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
| Option | Price | What you get | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $1.00 for the first month, then $5.00 per month | Listing as one of 500 tools, featured again at the very top of the homepage every month when the subscription renews | 500.tools/submit |
| Yearly plan | $19.00 /year (shown as $60 $19.00 /year) | Listing as one of 500 tools, featured at the very top of the homepage once a month | 500.tools/submit |
Written from 500.tools' own pages on Oct 28, 2026.
Questions
- Is 500.tools free?
- No. Listing on 500.tools is paid. As of Oct 28, 2026.
- What does 500.tools ask for?
- It asks you to show its badge on your site. As of Oct 26, 2026.
- How do I submit to 500.tools?
- Open the submit page at 500.tools/submit and choose the Monthly or Yearly plan. The page says the tool becomes one of 500 tools only.
- Does 500.tools have a featured listing option?
- Yes. Paid plans include featuring at the top of the homepage. Monthly listings are featured again at each renewal, and yearly listings are featured once a month.
- What kinds of products does 500.tools list?
- The homepage lists AI tools, startups and product launches, creator and consumer apps, and language learning and productivity tools.
Details
- How often other sites link to it
- 27 out of 100 (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
- Best for
- Any product
- Badge required
- Yes
- Domain registered
- Nov 2023 (2 years ago)
- Submit page
- 500.tools/submit
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Checked Oct 26, 2026 · How we check
History
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