Altern
Altern is a paid listing, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a solid domain rating of 47.
Overview
Altern catalogs AI tools — buyers browse by category, so sharp use-case positioning beats generic “AI-powered” claims. (paid submission tiers, relatively easy submit)
- AI tool discovery
- Category browse traffic
- Niche AI search
Altern is a good fit for AI tools, SaaS products. Audience: People hunting AI tools by use case.
How to submit
- 1Open the site
altern.ai in a new tab.
- 2Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 3Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 4Pick the right category
Choose AI Tools or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Pick a paid tier and complete checkout for faster or guaranteed placement.
Topical relevance matters: AI Tools directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altern worth submitting to?
Altern catalogs AI tools — buyers browse by category, so sharp use-case positioning beats generic “AI-powered” claims. (paid submission tiers, relatively easy submit)
Does Altern give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Altern provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Altern free?
Altern is a paid listing. You'll choose a tier and complete checkout, which usually means faster or guaranteed placement.
What is Altern's domain rating (DR)?
Altern (altern.ai) currently has a domain rating of 47 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a solid score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.