Forbes Cloud 100
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026Forbes Cloud 100 helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (free to submit)
Forbes Cloud 100 is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for search visibility & seo — with a very high domain rating of 94.
- best for
- Search visibility & SEO
- strengths
- Software comparison trafficCategory SEOBuyer discovery
- audience
- Buyers evaluating software options
- fit
- Forbes Cloud 100 is a good fit for SaaS products, b2b, developer tools. Audience: Buyers evaluating software options.
- expect
- TrafficSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
forbes.com in a new tab.
- 02Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 03Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 04Pick the right category
Choose SaaS Tools or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 05Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
SEO notes
Topical relevance matters: SaaS Tools directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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FAQ
Is Forbes Cloud 100 worth submitting to?
Forbes Cloud 100 helps buyers discover and compare software — accurate categories and comparison-friendly copy drive clicks over time. (free to submit)
Does Forbes Cloud 100 give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Forbes Cloud 100 provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Forbes Cloud 100 free?
Yes — Forbes Cloud 100 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 Forbes Cloud 100's domain rating (DR)?
Forbes Cloud 100 (forbes.com) currently has a domain rating of 94 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.