12 Forbes Technology alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to Forbes Technology, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
Forbes Technology is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 94 authority)
Ranked alternatives
2 dofollow · 8 free| # | directory | category | DR | link | price | verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Geek Wire best for launch & referral traffic · geekwire.com | Tech / Startups | 86 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 🥈 | Betakit best for launch & referral traffic · betakit.com | Tech / Startups | 78 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 🥉 | TechCrunch best for launch & referral traffic · techcrunch.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Paid | TOP PICK |
| 04 | Yourstory best for launch & referral traffic · yourstory.com | Tech / Startups | 85 | Nofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 05 | e27 best for launch & referral traffic · e27.co | Tech / Startups | 77 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 06 | Digg best for launch & referral traffic · digg.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 07 | Healthline best for launch & referral traffic · healthline.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 08 | Fastcompany best for launch & referral traffic · fastcompany.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 09 | Wired best for launch & referral traffic · wired.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 10 | HuffPost best for launch & referral traffic · huffpost.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 11 | The Verge best for launch & referral traffic · theverge.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 12 | The Wall Street Journal best for launch & referral traffic · wsj.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
Why look beyond Forbes Technology
- Forbes Technology links are nofollow, so a listing does nothing for your backlink profile — 2 of the 12 alternatives in this list are dofollow.
- Editorial gatekeeping — pitch a story, don’t expect guaranteed placement
- 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
GeekWire covers Pacific Northwest and national tech news — regional startup PR and credibility when you have a newsworthy Seattle/tech angle.
dofollow where Forbes Technology is nofollow · same category (Tech / Startups) - 02
Betakit is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (dofollow listing, paid submission tiers, DR 86 authority)
dofollow where Forbes Technology is nofollow · same category (Tech / Startups) - 03
TechCrunch is tech press — you pitch journalists with a real news hook (funding, launch, pivot), not a directory submission form.
same category (Tech / Startups) - 04
YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems — strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility.
same category (Tech / Startups) - 05
e27 is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (free to submit, DR 87 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 06
Digg is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 92 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 07
Healthline is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 91 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 08
Fastcompany is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 92 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 09
Wired is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 93 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 10
HuffPost is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 94 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 11
The Verge is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 93 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups) - 12
The Wall Street Journal is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 93 authority)
same category (Tech / Startups)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Forbes Technology?
Geek Wire (DR 86, dofollow, paid) ranks highest among directories similar to Forbes Technology. GeekWire covers Pacific Northwest and national tech news — regional startup PR and credibility when you have a newsworthy Seattle/tech angle.
Are there free alternatives to Forbes Technology?
Yes — 8 of the 12 alternatives are free: e27, Digg, Healthline, Fastcompany, Wired.
Which Forbes Technology alternatives give dofollow links?
2 of them: Geek Wire, Betakit. A dofollow link passes authority to your domain; nofollow links still send referral traffic.
Should I still submit to Forbes Technology?
Yes. Forbes Technology is rated recommended on the leaderboard (#145 of 1000). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.