OpenToolVault · Sponsored listings
Get your dev tool in front of builders
OpenToolVault is a hand-curated directory of 2,100+ free & open-source tools, browsed by developers, sysadmins, and solo builders. Put your product in the exact category where your users already are — clearly labeled, no editorial interference.
2,100+
indexed tools
100+
categories
100%
labeling — no fake reviews
Simple, monthly pricing
Cancel any time after 30 days. Every placement is clearly marked “Sponsored”.
Spotlight
$50/mo
Get in front of developers doing the thing your tool does.
- Your product pinned in ONE highly-relevant category page
- "Sponsored" badge next to your listing
- Anchored in the related-tools rail
- No design or copy work needed
Highlight
$150/mo
The everyday driver for funded tools.
- Everything in Spotlight
- Homepage “Featured tools” slot (top traffic)
- Top-3 placement in the 2 most relevant categories
- Click + view reporting via our affiliate beacon
- 30-day minimum; pause anytime after
Partner
$300/mo
For teams that want sustained visibility.
- Everything in Highlight
- Homepage hero side-slot + your logo in the footer
- Up to 3 categories pinned
- Featured in your niche value-stream (hosting, VPN, email…)
- Quarterly reporting call + tailored slot layout
Already funding a tool your users love? See how the featured slot looks.
How it works
- 1
Apply
Tell us your product + target category. We confirm fit and slot availability within a day.
- 2
Approve & pay
We send an invoice. Your placement goes live within 48h of payment.
- 3
Measure & renew
You get monthly click reports from our tracking beacon. Renew or adjust anytime.
Apply to sponsor
Tell us what you're building and which category you want. No commitment yet.
FAQ
How do placements differ from the normal listings?
Ordinary listings are free and editorial. A paid placement is clearly labeled “Sponsored”/“Featured”, is pinned at the top of the relevant category (or homepage), and never changes our editorial scores or verification verdicts.
Which categories are the best fit?
The highest-traffic surfaces are developer-tools, encryption/security-tools, converters, calculators, generators and text-tools. You pick, or we suggest the 2 best-matching categories based on where your audience actually is.
How is performance measured?
Every click on your placement is counted server-side by our /api/click beacon (impressions via page views). You get a monthly CSV of clicks and estimated reach. We do not inflate numbers.
Is it exclusive?
Category placements are capped at 3 sponsors per category so slots stay valuable. Homepage is 1 sponsor at a time.
Can I cancel?
Monthly, cancel with 7 days notice after the first 30 days. No lock-in contracts.
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