9Tools
9Tools is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a modest domain rating of 20.
Overview
9Tools features nine hand-picked tools daily — a short curated launch spotlight rather than a giant catalog (dofollow listing, free to submit) (DR 20 authority).
- Daily curated exposure
- Founder audience
- Launch-day visibility
9Tools is a good fit for indie projects, SaaS products, AI tools. Audience: Makers discovering new tools.
How to submit
- 1Open the site
9tools.io in a new tab.
- 2Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 3Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 4Pick the right category
Choose Software Discovery or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
Topical relevance matters: Software Discovery directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 9Tools worth submitting to?
9Tools features nine hand-picked tools daily — a short curated launch spotlight rather than a giant catalog (dofollow listing, free to submit) (DR 20 authority).
Does 9Tools give a dofollow or nofollow link?
9Tools provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is 9Tools free?
Yes — 9Tools offers a free way to get listed. Free listings are often reviewed manually, so approval can take from a few days to a few weeks.
What is 9Tools's domain rating (DR)?
9Tools (9tools.io) currently has a domain rating of 20 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a modest score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.