12 AlternativeTo alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to AlternativeTo, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
AlternativeTo owns “alternative to [incumbent]” search intent — evergreen comparison traffic when you position clearly against tools buyers already know.
Ranked alternatives
11 dofollow · 11 free| # | Directory | Category | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Alternative.meBest for search visibility & seo · alternative.me | Software Discovery | 75 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 🥈 | AlternativeTo.siteBest for search visibility & seo · alternativeto.site | Software Discovery | 6 | Nofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 🥉 | SaaSHubBest for search visibility & seo · saashub.com | Software Discovery | 80 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 4 | Findly.toolsBest for search visibility & seo · findly.tools | Software Discovery | 81 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 5 | TechDirectoryBest for search visibility & seo · techdirectory.io | Software Discovery | 66 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 6 | Indie.DealsBest for search visibility & seo · indie.deals | Software Discovery | 62 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 7 | ToolfioBest for search visibility & seo · toolfio.com | Software Discovery | 62 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 8 | Tidy RepoBest for search visibility & seo · tidyrepo.com | Software Discovery | 46 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 9 | Unite ListBest for search visibility & seo · unitelist.com | Software Discovery | 58 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 10 | ShipybaraBest for search visibility & seo · shipybara.com | Software Discovery | 53 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 11 | TekponBest for search visibility & seo · tekpon.com | Software Discovery | 72 | Dofollow | Paid | OPTIONAL |
| 12 | SaaSBisonBest for search visibility & seo · saasbison.com | Software Discovery | 52 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
Why look beyond AlternativeTo
- Vague positioning underperforms — name competitors and differentiation explicitly
- Listings compound: the same product kit (name, tagline, descriptions, logo, screenshots) works across every directory here, so one afternoon covers all of them.
Each alternative, briefly
- 01
Alternative.me captures “alternative to X” searches — position clearly against incumbents to earn high-intent comparison traffic. (dofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar)
same category (Software Discovery) - 02
AlternativeTo.site is a crowd-sourced software alternatives directory — people discover apps and tools ranked by real users, and submissions are free and checked by a human moderator.
same category (Software Discovery) - 03
SaaSHub ranks for SaaS alternative and comparison queries — a durable SEO asset when categorized accurately with comparison-friendly copy.
same category (Software Discovery) - 04
Findly Tools aggregates software discovery feeds — category-accurate listings with dofollow links for steady minor referral traffic.
higher DR (+1) · same category (Software Discovery) - 05
TechDirectory helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 70 authority)
same category (Software Discovery) - 06
Indie.Deals helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
same category (Software Discovery) - 07
Toolfio helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
same category (Software Discovery) - 08
Tidy Repo helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
same category (Software Discovery) - 09
Unite List helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
same category (Software Discovery) - 10
Shipybara helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
same category (Software Discovery) - 11
Tekpon helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (dofollow listing, paid submission tiers, relatively easy submit)
same category (Software Discovery) - 12
SaaSBison helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit)
same category (Software Discovery)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to AlternativeTo?
Alternative.me (DR 75, dofollow, free) ranks highest among directories similar to AlternativeTo. Alternative.me captures “alternative to X” searches — position clearly against incumbents to earn high-intent comparison traffic. (dofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar)
Are there free alternatives to AlternativeTo?
Yes — 11 of the 12 alternatives are free: Alternative.me, AlternativeTo.site, SaaSHub, Findly.tools, TechDirectory.
Which AlternativeTo alternatives give dofollow links?
11 of them: Alternative.me, SaaSHub, Findly.tools, TechDirectory, Indie.Deals. A dofollow link passes authority to your domain; nofollow links still send referral traffic.
Should I still submit to AlternativeTo?
Yes. AlternativeTo is rated top pick on the leaderboard (#3 of 1001). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.