# Submit to once.tools — DR 14 Directory Review

> once.tools (once.tools): Ahrefs DR 14, free submission, nofollow links. Once tools directory with curated software picks.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/once-tools"
directory: once.tools
hostname: once.tools
ahrefs_dr: 14
dr_band: early-stage
pricing: Free
dofollow: Nofollow
category: Software Discovery
rank_in_category: 97/114
last_reviewed: 2026-08-08
```

## Quick verdict

once.tools is a better for discovery than SEO in Software Discovery: #97 of 114 by Ahrefs DR on our list, free to submit, listing links are nofollow. Worth a submit when it matches your stage — skip it if you are only chasing confirmed dofollow DR 50+ targets and this row does not qualify.

Best for: founders who want a zero-cost submission; launches prioritizing traffic/discovery over link equity; long-tail coverage after the high-DR shortlist is done; software discovery discovery.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Directory | once.tools |
| Website | https://once.tools |
| Ahrefs Domain Rating | 14 (early-stage) |
| Pricing | Free — free to submit |
| Link type | Nofollow — listing links are nofollow |
| Category | Software Discovery |
| Rank in category | #97 of 114 by DR |

## How to submit to once.tools

1. Open once.tools and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
2. Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
3. Submit your live website URL.
4. After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (nofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.

## Explore

- [All Software Discovery directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?category=Software+Discovery&limit=50)
- [Dofollow directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Free \+ Dofollow shortlist](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?pricing=Free&dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)

## Alternatives to once.tools

- [Founderkit](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/founderkit) — DR 14, Free, Nofollow
- [Tool Battles](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/tool-battles) — DR 15, Free, Nofollow
- [Top Similar Sites](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/top-similar-sites) — DR 13, Free, Nofollow
- [Growth Junkie](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/growth-junkie) — DR 12, Free, Nofollow
- [Dujoor](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/dujoor) — DR 12, Free, Nofollow
- [AppRater](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/apprater) — DR 17, Free, Nofollow
- [Indie Hacker Projects](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/indie-hacker-projects) — DR 17, Free, Dofollow
- [Awesome Landing Page Tools \(landin.page\)](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/awesome-landing-page-tools-landin-page) — DR 11, Free, Nofollow

## FAQ

### Is once.tools a good startup directory to submit to?

once.tools (once.tools) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 14 (early-stage band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links are nofollow. Once tools directory with curated software picks. Nearby options in Software Discovery include Founderkit, Tool Battles, Top Similar Sites.


### Does once.tools give a dofollow backlink?

No — once.tools listings are nofollow. It can still be useful for launch traffic and discovery; for ranking equity, prefer Dofollow = Yes rows in the ScrollLaunch directories archive.


### How much does it cost to submit to once.tools?

once.tools is free to submit on the tier we track. Always confirm on their site before spending time on a long form — pricing can change between our quarterly reviews.


### How do I submit my product to once.tools?

Open once.tools, create or sign into an account if required, paste your live product URL, write a short tagline that matches your ScrollLaunch listing, and submit. After approval, verify the live listing link and — if you care about SEO — confirm whether the anchor is dofollow. Last reviewed 2026-08-08.


### Where can I find more directories like once.tools?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to Software Discovery, or jump to Free + Dofollow for a shortlist you can finish in an afternoon. We also offer done-for-you submission plans from $99 if you would rather not submit manually.

## Related

- [All 1017 startup directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)
- [ScrollLaunch pricing](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/pricing)

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