Submit to The Tool Bus - Directory Review (DR 15)
The Tool Bus catalogs AI tools - buyers browse by category, so sharp use-case positioning beats generic “AI-powered” claims. Hand-checked for Ahrefs Domain Rating, submission pricing, and dofollow status - last reviewed 2026-09-07.
thetoolbus.ai#253 in General Directory by DR
- Ahrefs DR
- DR 15
- Pricing
- Paid
- Link type
- Dofollow
- Category
- General Directory
early-stage authority band
paid submission required
listing links pass dofollow equity
#253 of 305 by DR
Quick verdict
The Tool Bus is a strong SEO pick in General Directory: #253 of 305 by Ahrefs DR on our list, paid submission required, listing links pass dofollow equity. 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: teams with budget for a paid listing; SEO-focused launches that need dofollow equity; long-tail coverage after the high-DR shortlist is done; general directory discovery.
How to submit to The Tool Bus
- Open thetoolbus.ai and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
- Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
- Submit your live website URL and complete payment if required.
- After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (dofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.
The Tool Bus ranks #253 by Ahrefs DR among 305 General Directory directories in our archive - 252 peers sit higher. For a pure SEO pass, start with dofollow directories or the free + dofollow shortlist. Verify any domain live with our Ahrefs DR Check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Tool Bus a good startup directory to submit to?
The Tool Bus (thetoolbus.ai) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 15 (early-stage band) in our curated archive. Submission is paid submission required, and listing links pass dofollow equity. The Tool Bus catalogs AI tools - buyers browse by category, so sharp use-case positioning beats generic “AI-powered” claims. Nearby options in General Directory include Apps and Websites, Free AI Apps, Startuptabs.
Does The Tool Bus give a dofollow backlink?
Yes - The Tool Bus listings pass dofollow link equity. Pair it with a dofollow product page on ScrollLaunch if you want a second high-intent backlink from a weekly launch board.
How much does it cost to submit to The Tool Bus?
The Tool Bus requires a paid submission on the tier we track. Weigh the fee against its DR 15 and whether the link is dofollow before buying.
How do I submit my product to The Tool Bus?
Open thetoolbus.ai, 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 2026-09-07.
Where can I find more directories like The Tool Bus?
Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to General Directory, 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.