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How to submit your AI tool to Futurepedia
Go to futurepedia.io/submit-tool, choose a listing package, pay and fill in the submission form. Free submissions have ended: the Verified Listing costs $497 one time and is published within 2 business days, while the $247 Basic Listing (published within 7 days) was shown as sold out. Every tool still needs editorial approval, and you get a full automatic refund if it is not accepted.
Checked on Futurepedia's own pages on 2026-11-12.
| Cost | Verified Listing: $497 one-time fee. Basic Listing: $247, shown as sold out. Enterprise packages: custom pricing. No free submissions. |
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| Who can submit | Companies with an AI tool, software product or GPT; all submissions are subject to editorial approval. |
| Review | Futurepedia's editorial team approves every tool. Verified Listing: published within 2 business days. Basic Listing: within 7 days. Listing updates take 2 to 3 business days. |
| Fits | AI tools, AI apps, GPTs and AI-powered SaaS aimed at professionals and creators. |
| Time needed | About 30 minutes to prepare copy and assets and complete payment; publication within 2 business days for Verified. |
Before you start
- A live, working AI product at a stable URL; Futurepedia says it only lists tools that make a meaningful impact in real workflows.
- A budget of $497 for the Verified Listing (the Basic tier was sold out when checked).
- A short pitch and a fuller description of features, use cases and pricing.
- A logo and product screenshots.
- A product demo video, since both tiers let you add a video to your page.
- Optional: a tutorial about your tool, which can be placed in Futurepedia's Tutorials section.
How to list on Futurepedia, step by step
Check fit
Futurepedia describes its directory as curated: it reviews what a tool offers, who it serves and how quickly people can learn it. Make sure your product works today and is clearly an AI tool for real work.
Pick a package
On the submit page, compare Basic (sold out when checked), Verified ($497) and Enterprise. Verified adds an enhanced listing page, a verified check mark and publication within 2 business days.
Submit and pay
Click Submit your tool on the Verified package, fill in the form and complete payment. By submitting you agree to Futurepedia's Terms of Service and privacy policy.
Wait for editorial review
The editorial team checks the tool. If it is not accepted, Futurepedia says you get a full, automatic refund.
Check the live listing
Once published, review the page for accuracy. Paid listings can request changes through the update-a-tool form, and updates usually take 2 to 3 business days.
Drive engagement
Futurepedia says tools with more reviews, bookmarks and interaction appear more often in featured sections and search. Ask real users to review and bookmark your listing.
Why submissions get rejected
- The tool is not accepted by the editorial team (full automatic refund in that case).
- The tool's features are judged inappropriate for Futurepedia's audience; tools may be denied or removed at any time.
- The product does not hold up in testing: Futurepedia says it tests tools and checks features before recommending them.
Tips that make a difference
- Refunds stop once a tool is accepted and published, so double-check your copy and assets before paying.
- Futurepedia says it monitors listed tools for price changes, outages and privacy shifts, so keep your public pricing page current.
- A clear privacy policy helps: the editorial guidelines say the team looks at how tools handle user data.
- Prepare a tutorial; both tiers mention placement in Futurepedia's Tutorials section if you provide one.
- Ask your existing users to leave reviews and bookmark the listing in the first weeks to improve placement.
Example: what JustLaunched prepared
These are the texts Pushify prepared for JustLaunched, a real brand, before listing it on sites like Futurepedia. See the full sample report ›
| Name | JustLaunched |
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| Tagline | Launch board for founders and early adopters |
| Short description | JustLaunched is a free launch board where founders introduce new products and early adopters try them first, ask questions and share feedback. |
| Tags | product launch, launch platform, startup discovery, indie makers, early adopters, beta testers, launch deals, product hunt alternative, saas, startups |
Questions people ask
Is Futurepedia free to submit?
No. Futurepedia says it no longer offers free submissions. The Verified Listing costs $497 one time, and the $247 Basic Listing was shown as sold out.
How long does Futurepedia take to publish a tool?
The Verified Listing is published within 2 business days and the Basic Listing within 7 days, both after editorial approval.
What is Futurepedia's refund policy?
You get a full, automatic refund if your tool is not accepted by the editorial team. After a tool is accepted and published, refunds no longer apply.
How do I update my Futurepedia listing?
If you paid for your listing, request changes through the update-a-tool form. Updates generally take 2 to 3 business days.
How much traffic will a Futurepedia listing get?
Futurepedia does not promise numbers. It says traffic depends on category, quality and engagement, and that tools with more reviews and bookmarks appear more often.
Sources
The Futurepedia pages this guide was checked against.