If You Are Launching an AI Product
A directory plan for an AI product launch, using only verified directories that accept AI products.
Introduction
AI listings divide between hubs that distribute an artefact — a model, a dataset — and directories that list a product. The first kind is durable; the second turns over quickly, and several well-known AI listing sites were excluded from this dataset because ownership or submission terms could not be confirmed.
Weight your effort towards the durable end.
Evidence base
Evidence base: 16 of 64 verified directories in the PetroHrys dataset accept AI products. Every figure and table on this page is generated from those records at build time. Fields that were never established are shown as Unknown rather than filled in.
Decision framework
- If you publish a model or dataset, list it on a hub with a complete model card. That is distribution, not marketing.
- Use a launch platform once, for a genuine release.
- Add general software directories only once the product has users who will review it.
- Avoid AI listing sites whose ownership is unclear; this dataset deliberately excludes them.
Comparison
| Directory | Country | Category | Scope | Submission | Verification required | Review system | PetroHrys Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Python Package Index (PyPI) | global | developer | global | Free | Yes | No | 88 |
| GitHub Marketplace | global | developer | global | Unknown | Yes | Unknown | 86 |
| Atlassian Marketplace | global | app-directories | global | Unknown | Yes | Yes | 85 |
| Salesforce AppExchange (AgentExchange) | global | app-directories | global | Unknown | Yes | Unknown | 85 |
| Hugging Face | global | developer | global | Freemium | Yes | No | 84 |
| Capterra | global | software | global | Unknown | Yes | Yes | 83 |
| Visual Studio Marketplace | global | developer | global | Unknown | Yes | Unknown | 83 |
| Crunchbase | global | startup | global | Freemium | Yes | No | 82 |
| PeerSpot | global | software | global | Unknown | Yes | Yes | 82 |
| GetApp | global | software | global | Unknown | Yes | Yes | 76 |
| Kaggle Datasets | global | developer | global | Free | Yes | Unknown | 75 |
| Wellfound | global | startup | global | Freemium | Yes | No | 75 |
Advantages recorded across these directories
- Free publishing
- Operated by a non-profit foundation
- Direct reach into developer workflows
- Covers both Apps and Actions
- Over 7,000 listings with visible ratings
- Strong enterprise buyer audience
Disadvantages recorded across these directories
- No editorial review of package quality
- No rating or review mechanism visible on the index
- Listing pricing not disclosed publicly
- Storefront is mid-rebrand, so naming is currently ambiguous
- Listing requires Salesforce partner processes
- Publishing is unmoderated, so quality varies widely
Recommendations
Work through the framework above in order and stop at the point where the next listing has no specific purpose.
When not to use this
- Products where the AI component is incidental. A general software directory will serve you better than an AI-specific one.
Frequently asked questions
Are AI-tool listicle sites worth using?
This dataset cannot say. Several were assessed and not included because ownership or submission terms could not be verified, so no recommendation is offered either way.
Related guides
Editorial references
Every directory named here has its own page recording what was verified, when, by whom and from which source. Scoring is documented in How the PetroHrys Score Works, and the verification standard in How Directories Are Verified.