Journal

Everything we learn
about AI tools.

Deep dives, side-by-side comparisons, and practical guides for picking — or building — the right AI product. Updated as the directory grows.

GuidesJul 24, 2026 · 6 min read

How we rank 1,200+ AI tools every week

A look inside the scoring model that powers trending, rankings, and how new listings get surfaced.

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NewsJul 20, 2026 · 4 min read

AI Dust changelog: new categories, faster search

What shipped this month across the directory - new categories, faster search, and a cleaner nav.

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ComparisonsJul 18, 2026 · 8 min read

Nova AI vs. CodePilot Pro: which AI writing tool wins?

We tested both tools on the same five marketing briefs to see which one actually saves you time.

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GuidesJul 9, 2026 · 5 min read

A founder’s guide to getting featured on AI directories

What actually moves the needle when you submit a tool - from screenshots to category selection.

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NewsJul 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Inside our vetting process: submission to listed

What happens in the 48 hours between a submission landing in our queue and going live on the site.

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ComparisonsJun 28, 2026 · 7 min read

PixelForge vs. HueCraft: choosing the right design AI

One is built for fast product shots, the other for full brand systems - here's how to choose.

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NewsJun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

AI Dust hits 1,200 listed tools – here’s what changed

A look back at the categories that grew fastest and the ones we're watching next.

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ComparisonsJun 24, 2026 · 6 min read

EchoVoice vs. BrieflyAI: which fits your workflow?

One clones voices, the other summarizes meetings - the overlap in daily use is bigger than you'd think.

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GuidesJun 22, 2026 · 5 min read

How to write an AI tool description that actually converts

Most listings undersell themselves in the first line - here's the structure that gets people to click.

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NewsJun 19, 2026 · 3 min read

New this month: video category launches on AI Dust

Video and animation tools finally get a home of their own, with 40+ listings at launch.

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ComparisonsJun 17, 2026 · 5 min read

FlowBoard vs. QueryStack: productivity or data first?

Different problems, similar founder philosophy — here's how to decide which one to adopt first.

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GuidesJun 15, 2026 · 4 min read

The AI Dust vetting checklist: what gets a listing rejected

Broken links and mismatched screenshots are the top two reasons submissions bounce back for edits.

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NewsJun 12, 2026 · 4 min read

We rebuilt search — here’s what’s faster

Category filters and free-text search now run off the same index, cutting result time in half.

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ComparisonsJun 10, 2026 · 6 min read

ClipSense vs. Layerly: two very different AI creative tools

Video editing and background removal rarely get compared — until you need both in one week.

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GuidesJun 8, 2026 · 6 min read

A beginner’s guide to reading AI tool comparison charts

Feature checkmarks don't tell the whole story — here's what to actually weigh before you switch tools.

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NewsJun 5, 2026 · 3 min read

AI Dust now supports beta and waitlist listings

Not every great tool is generally available yet — now the directory can say so clearly.

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ComparisonsJun 3, 2026 · 8 min read

Six AI writing assistants, ranked by real output quality

We ran the same five prompts through six tools and graded the results blind.

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GuidesJun 1, 2026 · 4 min read

How to claim and optimize your AI Dust listing

Claiming takes two minutes. Optimizing it properly takes a bit longer — here's where to start.

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