AlternativeTo owns “alternative to [incumbent]” search intent — evergreen comparison traffic when you position clearly against tools buyers already know.
Top pick best for Search visibility & SEO
Users actively replacing an existing tool
Vague positioning underperforms — name competitors and differentiation explicitly
Open alternativeto.net in a new tab.
Look for “Submit”, “Add Product”, “List your startup”, or similar in the nav or footer.
Product name, tagline, description, URL, logo, and screenshots — match what they ask for.
Choose Software Discovery (or the closest fit) so you reach the right audience.
Free listings are often reviewed manually — expect a few days to several weeks.
Topical relevance matters: Software Discovery directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass more equity to your domain.