Launch catalog / Playbook
1000.tools
Paid only directory
Researched from public pages — no submission was run · sources read 2026-09-26. Rules change — recheck the platform's own pages before submitting.
Requirements
- Checklist gates: tool is functional, delivers what it promises, and is not an infoproduct
- Subscription listing: $5.99/mo (first month $1) or $59.99/yr — charged only after human review accepts the tool
- Account/login required to complete submission
- Directory is capped at 1000 entries with a visible spots counter — acceptance implies an open slot
Prepare before opening the form
- Tool website URL, name, logo, and a one-line description in the site's terse card style
- Best-fit category from their extensive taxonomy (AI, SEO, dev tools, Mac, iOS, etc.)
- A payment method — billing starts only after acceptance
Workflow
- Go to 1000.tools and hit Submit tool (routes to /my/tools/create)
- Enter website URL and tool details; confirm the functional/delivers/not-infoproduct checklist
- Log in or create an account, pick monthly or yearly pricing
- Wait for human review — no charge unless accepted
Watch for
- Recurring subscription, not a one-time fee — cancelling may remove the listing (unverified)
- '6 spots left' suggests the 1000-cap is real; slots may open and close
- Batch-listed as nofollow in source data — listing is a traffic/brand play more than an SEO link
- Strong maker-community testimonials (Papermark, LocalPortal) claim real referral traffic — value is plausible but niche
What counts as live
A tool card with logo and one-line description appears on 1000.tools under its category, linking out to the product
Not verified
- Whether cancelling the subscription removes the listing
- Review turnaround time
- Confirmed link type (follow vs nofollow) on listing cards