Open Source directories
Open-source hubs and package indexes. Very high DR, dofollow, and free — if you have a repo worth listing.
All ranked 5
Every Open Source directory, in leaderboard order.
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SourceForgeBest for backlink & citation · sourceforge.net | 92 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 2 | OpenAlternativeBest for search visibility & seo · openalternative.co | 52 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 3 | Open CollectiveBest for launch & referral traffic · opencollective.com | 89 | Nofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 4 | GitHub ShowcaseBest for launch & referral traffic · github.com | 97 | Nofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 5 | n8n IntegrationsBest for launch & referral traffic · n8n.io | 90 | Dofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
FAQ
Quick answers about Open Source directories.
How many open source directories are there?
SEOmade tracks 5 open source directories. 3 give a dofollow link and 5 are free to list on. The average domain rating is 84.
Which open source directory has the highest domain rating?
GitHub Showcase has the highest domain rating in this category at DR 97. It is nofollow and free. Next is SourceForge at DR 92.
Which open source directories should I submit to first?
Start with SourceForge, OpenAlternative, Open Collective. They rank highest on the leaderboard because they combine a strong editorial tier and product fit with real domain rating — not just a high DR number.
Are open source directories free?
Yes — all 5 are free to list on. Free listings are usually reviewed by hand, so expect days to a few weeks for approval.
Do open source directories give dofollow links?
3 of the 5 give a dofollow link that passes authority to your domain. The rest are nofollow, which still sends referral traffic and brand searches.