MegaLaunch vs AI Directories (aidirectori.es): where to list your product
Choose AI Directories if you list an AI tool and want it in a catalog built around AI tools, with a paid listing that needs no backlink (Pro, $49 one-time1). Choose MegaLaunch if your product is not an AI tool, or you want community votes on daily, weekly and monthly leaderboards, or a Premium launch at $4.99 one-time (excl. VAT).
MegaLaunch publishes this page and sells Premium launches and a directory submission service. Facts checked between 24 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026, sources below. How this page was checked
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MegaLaunch vs AI Directories at a glance
Each AI Directories cell quotes its own pages, and its link type was read on live listings. The MegaLaunch column is generated from its code, so it always matches its pricing page. The two sites are different kinds of products, a catalog and a launch platform, so read the format row first.
| Criterion | MegaLaunch | AI Directories |
|---|---|---|
| Format | A permanent listing, with a daily, weekly and monthly leaderboard2 | A catalog of AI tools, plus a public list of 200+ directories ranked by DR, traffic, pricing and dofollow status3 |
| Free option | Yes: live 48 hours after submission, with a link back to MegaLaunch2 | Yes: a free listing for sites above 10 DR, with a backlink on your homepage or footer1 |
| Cheapest paid option | Premium, $4.99 one-time (excl. VAT): live once payment is confirmed2 | Pro, $49 one-time1 |
| Wait or queue | Free: 48 hours after submission. Premium: live as soon as payment is confirmed2 | Free: reviewed and listed within 72 hours. Pro and Monthly: listed instantly1 |
| Badge or link back required | Free: a link back to MegaLaunch (required). Premium: not needed2 | Free: a backlink on your homepage or footer, kept while listed. Pro and Monthly: none1 |
| Link type observed | Free listing: a followed link to your site (no nofollow or sponsored attribute)2 | Followed: no rel attribute on the Visit website link4 |
| Ranking rules | One vote per person; paid options never change votes or rankings5 | The catalog sorts by most recent, name, highest rated or featured first6 |
| API or MCP | Yes: a public REST API, an MCP server and llms.txt7 | Yes: an official catalog API and MCP, with a key from the developer dashboard8 |
Prices in US dollars, as displayed on the day of the check. No Domain Rating row: it could not be read on Ahrefs for both sites on the same day.
A catalog and a launch platform
AI Directories runs two things on one site: a catalog of AI tools, and a public list of 200+ directories ranked by Domain Rating, traffic, pricing and dofollow status3. Its catalog is large (1875+ AI tools, as shown on its catalog6), and visitors filter it by category and pricing6.
MegaLaunch is a launch platform: each product gets a permanent listing, ranked on a daily, a weekly and a monthly leaderboard2. The community votes on each launch, one vote per person. It lists independent products across categories such as AI, SaaS, developer tools and mobile apps.
That difference answers most of the question. A catalog is where people look for a tool by need, sometimes months after you list it. A launch is a moment when people look at what is new. An AI tool can use both. A product that is not AI-powered fits AI Directories’ catalog less well, because its listing FAQ asks for an AI-powered tool1.
Pricing to get listed
AI Directories’ listing plans: Free with a backlink; Pro $49 one-time; Monthly $9.99 per month1. The paid plan most makers will compare is Pro, $49 one-time1. The Monthly plan has a catch worth knowing: the listing is removed when you cancel, whereas Pro is paid once.
MegaLaunch has a Free listing, live 48 hours after submission with a link back2, and one paid launch, Premium, at $4.99 one-time (excl. VAT)2. Premium removes the link back and adds a highlighted card in Premium launches today on your launch day, a feature in The weekly shortlist (MegaLaunch’s newsletter) and a post on its X account during your launch week. The pricing page has every detail.
AI Directories also sells extra visibility on top of a paid listing: a Featured plan, bought after Pro or Monthly, shows a tool first on the main page, in each category and on tool pages1. MegaLaunch sells sponsored placements too, and under its rules they never change votes or rankings.
Free listing conditions
Both free plans ask for a link from your site. AI Directories adds a threshold: its free listing is for sites above 10 DR, with the backlink on your homepage or footer1. A new domain below that level cannot use its free plan yet.
The link must also stay in place for as long as the free listing does1: its FAQ says removing it may lead to delisting, while Pro listings are protected from removal. MegaLaunch asks for a link back on the Free listing and none on Premium2. On both sites, the paid plan is how you list without placing a link on your own pages.
Review time and going live
AI Directories reviews and lists a free tool within 72 hours, and lists Pro and Monthly tools instantly1. MegaLaunch publishes a Free listing 48 hours after submission, and Premium as soon as payment is confirmed2. Both free plans go live within days, and both paid plans skip the wait.
The practical difference is control over the date. A free listing on either site goes live on the site’s schedule, so if your listing is part of a wider launch, pay for the plan that publishes when you choose, or submit early enough that the free delay does not matter. The launch time planner helps pick that moment.
Links and Domain Rating
AI Directories says every plan includes a dofollow link1, and the public listings read on the day of the check matched it: the Visit website link had no rel attribute4. The link adds ref and UTM parameters, which makes its visits easy to spot in your analytics.
MegaLaunch’s Free listing links without a nofollow or sponsored attribute2, and a live MegaLaunch listing read the same day showed rel="noopener" only on the link to the maker’s site.
AI Directories displays its own Domain Rating on its pricing page. This comparison leaves it out, along with any figure for MegaLaunch, because neither could be read on Ahrefs directly for both sites on the same day. For what a directory link can and cannot do for search, read whether directory submissions help SEO.
How listings are ordered
AI Directories’ catalog can be sorted by most recent, name, highest rated or featured first6, and its Featured plan, described above, is the paid way to appear first.
MegaLaunch counts one vote per person, and paid options never change votes or rankings5. The leaderboard ranks launches by community votes over a day, a week and a month, and sponsored placements are labelled as such without touching those rankings.
If you want people searching for a type of AI tool to find you, a catalog’s categories and sort order count for more. If you want a launch moment with feedback from makers, votes and comments count for more. Many AI tools can use both, at different times.
API and AI agents
AI Directories offers an official catalog API and MCP server, with a key from its developer dashboard8; its terms limit how that data may be republished. MegaLaunch offers a public REST API, an MCP server and an llms.txt file7, documented on the API page and the MCP page, so assistants such as Claude or Cursor can search its published products and launches.
AI Directories’ submission service
AI Directories also sells done-for-you submissions to other directories: Starter List $99 (30+ AI directories), Pro List $149 (60+), Premium List $199 (100+)9. It describes the work as manual submission9, and it reports on every submission with a confirmation link or the success message9.
Two points to read before ordering. Its pricing page gives no delivery time9, so ask for one in writing. On results it guarantees nothing: it says results vary and that gains typically come within a few weeks9. Its refund terms take the form of a satisfaction guarantee: it will work with you to make it right or provide a refund9.
Whatever service you consider, check a sample of live links yourself and measure visits and sign-ups, not only backlink counts. Measuring referral traffic explains how, and where to submit your SaaS helps if you would rather submit yourself.
How MegaLaunch’s directory service compares
MegaLaunch sells a directory submission service too, so this part compares the two on the same criteria. For about 100 directories, the plans to compare are Mega: $199 excl. VAT for the whole list, 100 directories, 75 of which met all of its listing rules on 21 Oct 202610 on MegaLaunch and Premium List: $199 for 100+ AI directories9 on AI Directories.
The differences to weigh: MegaLaunch states its delays in business days, AI Directories’ two larger plans include paid directory fees9, and MegaLaunch’s largest plan adds extras such as a Premium launch and a re-check of every live listing after 30 days10. The submission service page has the details.
| Criterion | MegaLaunch | AI Directories |
|---|---|---|
| Plans and prices | Starter $99 (30 directories), Growth $149 (60 directories), Mega $199 (the whole list, 100 directories), all excl. VAT10 | Starter List $99 (30+ AI directories), Pro List $149 (60+), Premium List $199 (100+)9 |
| Price for about 100 directories | Mega: $199 excl. VAT for the whole list, 100 directories, 75 of which met all of its listing rules on 21 Oct 202610 | Premium List: $199 for 100+ AI directories9 |
| Method, as stated | Submitted by hand10 | Manual submission9 |
| Turnaround, as stated | Starts within 2 business days (1 business day on Growth and Mega); every submission sent within 7 business days10 | No delivery time stated on its pricing page9 |
| Report | A report for every directory10 | A report on every submission: a confirmation link or the success message9 |
| DR or DA promise | No ranking or DR promise for your site. Growth adds directories from DR 50, Mega adds DR 70 and above10 | No guarantee: results vary, with gains typically expected within a few weeks9 |
| Refund terms | Full refund if we have not started your submissions11 | Satisfaction guarantee: it will work with you to make it right or provide a refund9 |
One-time prices in US dollars, as displayed on each site on the day of the check.
What AI Directories does better
- It is built for AI tools, so an AI product sits among similar tools in a large catalog (1875+ AI tools, as shown on its catalog6).
- It publishes its list of directories, ranked by Domain Rating, traffic, pricing and dofollow status, so you can submit to more of them yourself3.
- Its paid listing can be monthly as well as one-time, for a maker who prefers not to pay upfront1.
What MegaLaunch does better
- It lists products that are not AI tools, alongside AI tools, so one listing works for any independent product.
- A paid launch costs $4.99 one-time (excl. VAT) and removes the link back2; AI Directories’ plans without a backlink are Pro, $49 one-time (shown beside a struck $99), and Monthly, $9.99 a month1.
- Launches are ranked by community votes, one per person, and paid options never change votes or rankings5.
Who should pick which
Choose MegaLaunch if
- Your product is not an AI tool, or you want feedback and votes from makers on a launch day.
- You want a paid launch at $4.99 one-time (excl. VAT), with no link back on your site.
- You want your launch to keep counting on weekly and monthly leaderboards.
Choose AI Directories if
- You list an AI tool and want it found by people browsing AI tools by category.
- Your site meets its free plan threshold and you can keep a backlink in your footer.
- You also want a public list of directories to work through yourself.
Alternatives to both
Frequently asked questions
Is AI Directories free?
Yes, with conditions: the free listing is for sites above 10 DR, with a backlink on your homepage or footer1. Free listings are reviewed and listed within 72 hours1. The paid route without a backlink is Pro, $49 one-time1, and a Monthly plan also exists.
Does AI Directories give a dofollow backlink?
It says every plan includes a dofollow link1. The public listings read for this page matched it: the Visit website link had no rel attribute, so it is followed, and it adds ref and UTM parameters.
Can I list a product that is not an AI tool on AI Directories?
Its listing FAQ asks for an AI-powered tool1, so a product without AI fits its catalog less well. MegaLaunch lists AI tools and other independent products alike.
What is aidirectori.es?
It is the website of AI Directories: a catalog of AI tools, a public list of directories to submit to, and a paid service that submits a product to those directories by hand. This page compares its listing plans with a MegaLaunch launch.
Which directory submission service costs less, AI Directories or MegaLaunch?
For about 100 directories, AI Directories lists Premium List: $199 for 100+ AI directories9 and MegaLaunch lists Mega: $199 excl. VAT for the whole list, 100 directories, 75 of which met all of its listing rules on 21 Oct 202610. Compare what each plan includes, the delays and the refund terms in the table above, not the price alone.
Methodology and sources
AI Directories’ facts were read on its own pages on 24 October 2026: its pricing page (directory submission and tool submission plans), its submit page, its terms and its AI tools catalog. The tool submission plans, the submit page and a public listing were read again on 25 October 2026, with the same values. Its link type was read in the HTML of four public listings; none showed which plan it used. AI Directories displays its own Domain Rating and traffic figures; they are left out because they could not be read on Ahrefs, or a shared source, for both sites on the same day.
MegaLaunch’s facts are generated from its code, and a live MegaLaunch listing read the same day showed rel="noopener" only on the link to the maker’s site. Matt builds MegaLaunch and wrote this comparison; the sections follow the questions a maker asks before listing, not a ranking.
MegaLaunch’s prices are shown excl. VAT, as everywhere on its site: tax is added at checkout based on the buyer’s country. Other platforms’ prices are quoted as displayed on their own sites, which do not always say whether tax is included, so a MegaLaunch price and another price on this page may not be on the same tax basis. Compare the totals each checkout shows before you pay.
- aidirectori.es/pricing?tab=tool-submission, checked on . AI Directories: cheapest paid option; free option; wait or queue; badge or link back required; fit for AI tools; price to list; extras; backlink, as stated. Pro is shown beside a struck $99. A Monthly plan costs $9.99 per month, and its listing is removed on cancellation.
- megalaun.ch/pricing, MegaLaunch’s own terms, read from its code at publication. MegaLaunch: format; free option; cheapest paid option; wait or queue; badge or link back required; link type observed. Prices exclude VAT. Tax is added at checkout based on your country.
- aidirectori.es/submit-ai-tool, checked on . AI Directories: format.
- aidirectori.es/ai-tools/cropguide, checked on . AI Directories: link type observed. Read in the HTML of public listings on 24 Oct 2026 (CropGuide, Aptabase, BizLoc8, Screen Issues), and of CropGuide again on 25 Oct 2026; the link adds ref and UTM parameters, and the page does not show which plan a listing used.
- megalaun.ch/moderation, MegaLaunch’s own terms, read from its code at publication. MegaLaunch: ranking rules.
- aidirectori.es/ai-tools, checked on . AI Directories: ranking rules; listings claimed.
- megalaun.ch/api-docs, MegaLaunch’s own terms, read from its code at publication. MegaLaunch: API or MCP.
- aidirectori.es/tos, checked on . AI Directories: API or MCP.
- aidirectori.es/pricing, checked on . AI Directories: plans and prices; method, as stated; report; turnaround, as stated; DR or DA promise; refund terms; price for about 100 directories. Directory plans are one-time payments, shown beside struck prices of $149, $199 and $249. Pro List and Premium List include about $59 and $173 in paid directory fees. Stated for the directory submission plans. Premium List is shown beside a struck $249 and includes about $173 in paid directory fees.
- megalaun.ch/submission-service, MegaLaunch’s own terms, read from its code at publication. MegaLaunch: price for about 100 directories; extras; plans and prices; method, as stated; turnaround, as stated; report; DR or DA promise. Mega takes every directory on MegaLaunch’s list: 100 on 21 Oct 2026. That day, 75 of them met all of its listing rules: no badge on your site, a submission that went through, a followed link with no condition and nothing to do on your side. The other 25 are replaced or dropped from an order, so an order can hold fewer submissions than the list. Prices exclude VAT. Tax is added at checkout based on your country. The offer page shows each price beside a struck list price (Starter $149, Growth $199, Mega $249); the checkout applies the difference to every order, with no deadline. Extras of the Mega plan. One-time payments in US dollars.
- megalaun.ch/refund, MegaLaunch’s own terms, read from its code at publication. MegaLaunch: refund terms.
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