All directories
51 Domain Rating
Dofollow Link type
Free Pricing
5/10 Difficulty
OpenAlternative captures “alternative to X” searches — position clearly against incumbents to earn high-intent comparison traffic. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
OpenAlternative is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for search visibility & seo — with a solid domain rating of 51.
Worth submitting best for Search visibility & SEO
Users actively replacing an existing tool
Open openalternative.co 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 Open Source (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: Open Source directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass more equity to your domain.
OpenAlternative captures “alternative to X” searches — position clearly against incumbents to earn high-intent comparison traffic. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
OpenAlternative provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Yes — OpenAlternative 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.
OpenAlternative (openalternative.co) currently has a domain rating of 51 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.