12 Capterra alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to Capterra, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
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.
Ranked alternatives
12 dofollow · 11 free| # | directory | category | DR | link | price | verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | GetApp best for qualified leads · getapp.com | Software Reviews | 85 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 🥈 | Clutch best for qualified leads · clutch.co | Software Reviews | 91 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 🥉 | G2 best for buyer reviews & trust · g2.com | Software Reviews | 91 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 04 | Trustpilot best for buyer reviews & trust · trustpilot.com | Software Reviews | 94 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 05 | TrustRadius best for buyer reviews & trust · trustradius.com | Software Reviews | 85 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 06 | GoodFirms best for buyer reviews & trust · goodfirms.co | Software Reviews | 86 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 07 | SoftwareSuggest best for buyer reviews & trust · softwaresuggest.com | Software Reviews | 78 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 08 | SoftwareWorld best for buyer reviews & trust · softwareworld.co | Software Reviews | 73 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 09 | FeaturedCustomers best for buyer reviews & trust · featuredcustomers.com | Software Reviews | 72 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 10 | B2SaaS best for buyer reviews & trust · b2saas.com | Software Reviews | 19 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 11 | Capterra - For Vendors best for buyer reviews & trust · capterra.com | Software Reviews | 91 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 12 | Comparably best for buyer reviews & trust · comparably.com | Software Reviews | 79 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
Why look beyond Capterra
- Pay-per-lead model in competitive categories — validate unit economics first
- 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
GetApp (Gartner Digital Markets sibling to Capterra) surfaces software in category browse and comparison flows — same ecosystem, different buyer entry points.
same category (Software Reviews) - 02
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.
same category (Software Reviews) - 03
G2 is a B2B review marketplace where buyer-intent profile pages rank for “[product] reviews” — reviews and completeness matter far more than submission alone.
same category (Software Reviews) - 04
Trustpilot is a consumer/business review platform — valuable when you have real customers leaving reviews, not for pre-launch products without users.
higher DR (+3) · same category (Software Reviews) - 05
TrustRadius targets enterprise software buyers with in-depth reviews — best for B2B SaaS with identifiable enterprise customers.
same category (Software Reviews) - 06
GoodFirms lists software and IT services companies — B2B discovery with review focus, best for SaaS with services component or clear B2B ICP.
same category (Software Reviews) - 07
SoftwareSuggest is a review marketplace — the listing is a starting point; reviews and profile completeness drive rankings and conversions. (free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 83 authority)
same category (Software Reviews) - 08
SoftwareWorld is a B2B software review site — profile completeness and reviews drive buyer trust similar to mid-tier G2 alternatives.
same category (Software Reviews) - 09
FeaturedCustomers is a review marketplace — the listing is a starting point; reviews and profile completeness drive rankings and conversions. (free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 78 authority)
same category (Software Reviews) - 10
B2SaaS is a review marketplace — verified reviews and a complete profile matter more than a one-time submission. (dofollow listing) (DR 19 authority)
same category (Software Reviews) - 11
Capterra - For Vendors is a review marketplace — verified reviews and a complete profile matter more than a one-time submission. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 78 authority)
same category (Software Reviews) - 12
Comparably is a review marketplace — verified reviews and a complete profile matter more than a one-time submission. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 66 authority)
same category (Software Reviews)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Capterra?
GetApp (DR 85, dofollow, free) ranks highest among directories similar to Capterra. GetApp (Gartner Digital Markets sibling to Capterra) surfaces software in category browse and comparison flows — same ecosystem, different buyer entry points.
Are there free alternatives to Capterra?
Yes — 11 of the 12 alternatives are free: GetApp, Clutch, G2, Trustpilot, TrustRadius.
Which Capterra alternatives give dofollow links?
12 of them: GetApp, Clutch, G2, Trustpilot, TrustRadius. A dofollow link passes authority to your domain; nofollow links still send referral traffic.
Should I still submit to Capterra?
Yes. Capterra is rated top pick on the leaderboard (#9 of 1000). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.