12 The Wall Street Journal alternatives
Directories with a similar audience to The Wall Street Journal, ranked by domain rating, link type and fit.
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)
Ranked alternatives
2 dofollow · 8 free| # | Directory | Category | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Geek WireBest for launch & referral traffic · geekwire.com | Tech / Startups | 86 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 🥈 | BetakitBest for launch & referral traffic · betakit.com | Tech / Startups | 78 | Dofollow | Paid | RECOMMENDED |
| 🥉 | TechCrunchBest for launch & referral traffic · techcrunch.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Paid | TOP PICK |
| 4 | YourstoryBest for launch & referral traffic · yourstory.com | Tech / Startups | 85 | Nofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 5 | e27Best for launch & referral traffic · e27.co | Tech / Startups | 77 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 6 | DiggBest for launch & referral traffic · digg.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 7 | HealthlineBest for launch & referral traffic · healthline.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 8 | FastcompanyBest for launch & referral traffic · fastcompany.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 9 | WiredBest for launch & referral traffic · wired.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 10 | HuffPostBest for launch & referral traffic · huffpost.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 11 | The VergeBest for launch & referral traffic · theverge.com | Tech / Startups | 92 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
| 12 | EntrepreneurBest for launch & referral traffic · entrepreneur.com | Tech / Startups | 91 | Nofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
Why look beyond The Wall Street Journal
- The Wall Street Journal 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 The Wall Street Journal 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 The Wall Street Journal 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
Entrepreneur 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)
FAQ
What is the best alternative to The Wall Street Journal?
Geek Wire (DR 86, dofollow, paid) ranks highest among directories similar to The Wall Street Journal. 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 The Wall Street Journal?
Yes — 8 of the 12 alternatives are free: e27, Digg, Healthline, Fastcompany, Wired.
Which The Wall Street Journal 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 The Wall Street Journal?
Yes. The Wall Street Journal is rated recommended on the leaderboard (#105 of 1001). Submit there first, then work through the alternatives — they add reach, they do not replace it.