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AlternativeTo

AlternativeTo is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for search visibility & seo — with a very high domain rating of 80.

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TOP PICK #3 of 1001 Software Discovery Dofollow Free alternativeto.net ↗
Domain rating 80/100
Link Dofollow
Price Free
Difficulty 8/10 · hard
Traffic rank #2,595

Overview

DR updated Sep 8, 2026

AlternativeTo owns “alternative to [incumbent]” search intent — evergreen comparison traffic when you position clearly against tools buyers already know.

Best forSearch visibility & SEO
AudienceUsers actively replacing an existing tool
What you can expectTrafficLinksSEO
Strengths
  • Alternative-search SEO
  • Switching-intent traffic
  • Long-tail comparisons
Is it a fit?

AlternativeTo is a good fit for SaaS products, b2b, developer tools, design tools. Audience: Users actively replacing an existing tool.

Watch out

Vague positioning underperforms — name competitors and differentiation explicitly

How to submit

General guide · 5 steps
  1. 1
    Open the site

    alternativeto.net in a new tab.

  2. 2
    Find the submit flow

    Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.

  3. 3
    Fill in your listing

    Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.

  4. 4
    Pick the right category

    Choose Software Discovery or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.

  5. 5
    Submit and wait

    Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.

Skip the typing. The SEOmade Chrome extension autofills your listing on AlternativeTo.
SEO notes

Topical relevance matters: Software Discovery directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.

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Frequently asked questions

Is AlternativeTo worth submitting to?

AlternativeTo owns “alternative to [incumbent]” search intent — evergreen comparison traffic when you position clearly against tools buyers already know.

Does AlternativeTo give a dofollow or nofollow link?

AlternativeTo provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.

Is AlternativeTo free?

Yes — AlternativeTo offers a free way to get listed. Free listings are often reviewed manually, so approval can take from a few days to a few weeks.

What is AlternativeTo's domain rating (DR)?

AlternativeTo (alternativeto.net) currently has a domain rating of 80 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a very high score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.

What should I watch out for with AlternativeTo?

Vague positioning underperforms — name competitors and differentiation explicitly