There’s no place like 127.0.0.1

Reach people who run their own software

Promote your AI tool, open-source project or developer product on localhosted, the directory people browse when they want LLMs, apps and services running on their own hardware.

Tell us what you're building and we'll suggest the placements that fit.

Where your project shows up

Every placement carries an Ad label and links straight to your site.

  • Site-wide banner

    One line at the top of every page with your name, a short pitch and a link.

  • In the tool directory

    A card in the grid, right next to the tools people are comparing.

  • On tool pages

    A card beside a tool's details, while readers decide what to install next.

  • Guides and videos

    A card next to articles and video walkthroughs about running software locally.

Questions advertisers ask

Who reads localhosted?

Developers, tinkerers and small teams looking for software they can run themselves: local LLM tools, self-hosted apps and open-source alternatives to cloud services.

Are ads marked as ads?

Yes. Each placement has a visible Ad label, so readers can always tell it apart from directory listings.

Does advertising change how tools are listed?

No. Ads live in their own slots and don't move anything in the directory. To feature your own tool inside the listings, submit it and pick a Premium listing.

What can I promote?

Anything useful to people who run their own software: AI tools, developer tools, hosting, hardware and open-source projects.

How do I get started?

Email us with your product and what you'd like to promote. We'll come back with open dates and the placements that suit it.

Need a custom partnership?

Planning a launch, a longer campaign or something that isn't listed here? Tell us about it and we'll put together a setup that works for you.

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