Ash list — AI Tools Directory
Ash list is a curated directory and marketplace for AI tools, SaaS platforms, and software, designed to help developers, product teams, marketers, and founders discover, evaluate, and promote AI products.
Key features
- Centralized discovery: Browse thousands of AI tools across dozens of categories with filters for pricing, category, and featured status.
- Featured placements & sponsorships: Paid and organic featured slots for increased visibility and acquisition.
- Tool pages & metadata: Detailed listings include descriptions, category tags, pricing indicator (Freemium/Paid), external visit links, screenshots, and logos.
- Submit & analytics: Tool owners can submit listings and access analytics (views, clicks, engagement) to measure performance.
- Category taxonomy: Organized taxonomy covering productivity, marketing, analytics, AI assistants, and more for targeted discovery.
Technical aspects & integrations
- Static-first web UI built with componentized listings, optimized images, and lazy loading for fast performance.
- External links open in new tabs with rel attributes (noopener, noreferrer, nofollow) for safe attribution.
- Image assets hosted on Ash list CDN for fast content delivery; listing pages provide direct links to vendor websites for conversions.
Primary use cases
- Discovery: Rapidly find tools by category (e.g., Productivity, Marketing, Analytics) and pricing model.
- Acquisition channel: Tool creators use the directory for exposure, sponsored spots, and featured placement.
- Research & comparison: Product managers and builders compare tools, view screenshots, and evaluate descriptions before trialing.
Target users
- Indie makers and startup founders seeking growth channels.
- Product managers and developers researching AI integrations.
- Marketers and agency teams sourcing AI-driven tools for campaigns.
Unique selling points
- Focused vertical directory dedicated to AI tools rather than general software marketplaces.
- Clean, performance-oriented UI with clear CTAs, category filters, and submission workflows.
- Combination of organic listings and sponsored placements to support both discovery and monetization.
