AI tools directory for businesses
A website listing AI tools by business task, paid by tool makers for placement and by referral commissions.
Estimated cost
$200 to $500 for the site
Who you sell to
Run from India, customers abroad
First version
One person can build it with AI tools
What it is
A website that lists AI tools for business owners and sorts them by job, such as HR, marketing, finance and customer support. Each listing explains what the tool does and how it could cut costs, with side-by-side comparisons and user reviews. You start with a few dozen tools you have checked yourself, built on WordPress or a no-code platform. Money comes from tool makers who pay for better placement, referral commissions and ads.
The problem it solves
Business owners hear about new AI tools every week but cannot tell which ones suit a small team or save money. Tool makers, in turn, struggle to be seen among hundreds of similar products. A directory organised by business task gives owners a shortcut and gives makers a place to reach buyers.
Who it suits
- Writers and SEO-minded people who can publish steadily for months
- Freelancers who already test tools for clients
- Founders who want a content business with low upfront cost
How it makes money
- Free basic listings, with paid upgrades for priority placement, more categories and view statistics
- Referral commissions when readers sign up through your links
- Sponsored and featured spots for tool makers
- Display ads and an optional paid membership
How to test it this month
- 1Choose one narrow group, such as accounting firms or clinics, and list 30 AI tools you have actually tried, with honest notes on price.
- 2Publish the site on WordPress with comparison pages for the five most searched tasks, and share each page in two relevant groups.
- 3Email 20 tool makers a link to their free listing and ask if they want a featured spot or an affiliate link.
What to watch out for
Traffic takes months to arrive, and large sites already rank for broad AI tool searches. Tools shut down or change prices often, so old listings go stale fast. Reviews can be faked, and you must label paid placements and affiliate links clearly. Any savings claim needs proof you have checked yourself.
Costs and prices are estimates from our plan, not results from a real business. Nothing here promises income.
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