7 AppSumo alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to AppSumo, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
AppSumo is a lifetime-deal marketplace — massive reach when your product fits deal-hunter audience and you can offer a compelling LTD or heavy discount.
Ranked alternatives
7 dofollow · 7 free| # | Directory | Category | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | CapterraBest for qualified leads · capterra.com | Software Reviews | 91 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 🥈 | GetAppBest for qualified leads · getapp.com | Software Reviews | 85 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 🥉 | ClutchBest for qualified leads · clutch.co | Software Reviews | 91 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 4 | Acquire.comBest for qualified leads · acquire.com | Marketplace | 73 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 5 | Startups.watchBest for qualified leads · startups.watch | Marketplace | 39 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 6 | List Your Software & Get Qualified LeadsBest for qualified leads · softwareadvice.com | Marketplace | 87 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 7 | NoCodeListBest for qualified leads · nocodelist.co | No-Code | 37 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
Why look beyond AppSumo
- Requires a real promotion — not a free listing; LTD economics must work
- 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
Capterra (Gartner Digital Markets) puts your product in front of high-intent B2B buyers — organic presence exists but many categories require paid leads to compete.
higher DR (+8) - 02
GetApp (Gartner Digital Markets sibling to Capterra) surfaces software in category browse and comparison flows — same ecosystem, different buyer entry points.
higher DR (+2) - 03
Clutch is an agency and B2B services review platform — strong for agencies and service businesses, weaker for pure self-serve SaaS unless you sell services.
higher DR (+8) - 04
Acquire.com distributes through a platform marketplace — fit depends on real integration or workflow value inside that ecosystem. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 65 authority)
- 05
Startups.watch distributes through a platform marketplace — fit depends on real integration or workflow value inside that ecosystem. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 29 authority)
- 06
List Your Software & Get Qualified Leads distributes through a platform marketplace — fit depends on real integration or workflow value inside that ecosystem. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 66 authority)
higher DR (+4) - 07
NoCodeList distributes through a platform marketplace — fit depends on real integration or workflow value inside that ecosystem. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to AppSumo?
Capterra (DR 91, dofollow, free) ranks highest among directories similar to AppSumo. Capterra (Gartner Digital Markets) puts your product in front of high-intent B2B buyers — organic presence exists but many categories require paid leads to compete.
Are there free alternatives to AppSumo?
Yes — 7 of the 7 alternatives are free: Capterra, GetApp, Clutch, Acquire.com, Startups.watch.
Which AppSumo alternatives give dofollow links?
7 of them: Capterra, GetApp, Clutch, Acquire.com, Startups.watch. A dofollow link passes authority to your domain; nofollow links still send referral traffic.
Should I still submit to AppSumo?
Yes. AppSumo is rated top pick on the leaderboard (#8 of 1001). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.