12 Stackshare alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to Stackshare, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
StackShare maps tech stacks — developers discover tools through stack comparisons and “what X uses” pages; accurate stack tags drive discovery.
Ranked alternatives
12 dofollow · 10 free| # | Directory | Category | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | DevHuntBest for launch & referral traffic · devhunt.org | Developer Tools | 63 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 🥈 | PublicAPIs.devBest for community & founder reach · publicapis.dev | Developer Tools | 46 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 🥉 | AlternativeToBest for search visibility & seo · alternativeto.net | Software Discovery | 80 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 4 | CrunchbaseBest for search visibility & seo · crunchbase.com | Startup Directory | 91 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 5 | SaaSHubBest for search visibility & seo · saashub.com | Software Discovery | 80 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 6 | FuturepediaBest for search visibility & seo · futurepedia.io | AI Tools | 72 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 7 | Alternative.meBest for search visibility & seo · alternative.me | Software Discovery | 75 | Dofollow | Free | TOP PICK |
| 8 | SaaSworthyBest for search visibility & seo · saasworthy.com | SaaS Tools | 75 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 9 | Findly.toolsBest for search visibility & seo · findly.tools | Software Discovery | 81 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 10 | LobstersBest for community & founder reach · lobste.rs | Community | 75 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 11 | TechDirectoryBest for search visibility & seo · techdirectory.io | Software Discovery | 66 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 12 | Startup RankingBest for search visibility & seo · startupranking.com | Tech / Startups | 61 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
Why look beyond Stackshare
- 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
DevHunt is a Product Hunt-style board for developer tools — launch-day visibility among dev-focused early adopters.
same category (Developer Tools) - 02
PublicAPIs.dev reaches developers through content and community — lead with docs, demos, and technical honesty, not marketing fluff. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
same category (Developer Tools) - 03
AlternativeTo owns “alternative to [incumbent]” search intent — evergreen comparison traffic when you position clearly against tools buyers already know.
higher DR (+2) - 04
Crunchbase is a company database investors and press use for research — keeps your funding, team, and product data current for brand SERPs and credibility.
higher DR (+13) - 05
SaaSHub ranks for SaaS alternative and comparison queries — a durable SEO asset when categorized accurately with comparison-friendly copy.
higher DR (+2) - 06
Futurepedia is a large AI tools database with strong category SEO — useful for AI product visibility and dofollow links when tagged to specific use cases.
- 07
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)
- 08
SaaSworthy compares SaaS products with scoring — alternative/comparison SEO for SaaS tools with structured feature and pricing data.
- 09
Findly Tools aggregates software discovery feeds — category-accurate listings with dofollow links for steady minor referral traffic.
higher DR (+3) - 10
Lobsters reaches developers through content and community — lead with docs, demos, and technical honesty, not marketing fluff. (dofollow listing, free to submit, DR 80 authority)
- 11
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)
- 12
Startup Ranking is a company database — useful for credibility and brand SERPs, not launch-day traffic spikes. (free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 73 authority)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Stackshare?
DevHunt (DR 63, dofollow, paid) ranks highest among directories similar to Stackshare. DevHunt is a Product Hunt-style board for developer tools — launch-day visibility among dev-focused early adopters.
Are there free alternatives to Stackshare?
Yes — 10 of the 12 alternatives are free: PublicAPIs.dev, AlternativeTo, Crunchbase, SaaSHub, Alternative.me.
Which Stackshare alternatives give dofollow links?
12 of them: DevHunt, PublicAPIs.dev, AlternativeTo, Crunchbase, SaaSHub. A dofollow link passes authority to your domain; nofollow links still send referral traffic.
Should I still submit to Stackshare?
Yes. Stackshare is rated recommended on the leaderboard (#16 of 1001). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.