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Guide details free vs. paid listing for AI agent tools and MCP servers

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A guide details how to list MCP servers and AI agent tools on various directories, distinguishing between free and paid options. The author, who developed AgentoolRank, emphasizes that free listing routes are generally available but may involve longer wait times, while paid tiers primarily offer faster processing or better placement. For MCP servers, the official MCP Registry is recommended as the first and immediate free listing point, as other directories often source information from it. AI

IMPACT Provides practical guidance for developers on how to increase the visibility of their AI agent tools and MCP servers.

RANK_REASON The item describes a guide for listing AI agent tools and MCP servers on directories, which is a practical tool-related topic.

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Guide details free vs. paid listing for AI agent tools and MCP servers

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · AgentoolRank ·

    Where to list an MCP server or AI agent tool: free vs paid (checked Oct 2026)

    <p><em>Disclosure: I build <a href="https://agentoolrank.com/?ref=devto2" rel="noopener noreferrer">AgentoolRank</a>, one of the directories in the table below. Prices and review times were checked on each site's submit page on 2026-10-01; they change, so check the links before y…

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