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OpenAlternative

Open Source · openalternative.co ↗

50 domain rating
Dofollow link type
Free pricing
5/10 difficulty

Overview

DR updated May 17, 2026

OpenAlternative captures “alternative to X” searches — position clearly against incumbents to earn high-intent comparison traffic. (dofollow listing, free to submit)

Worth submitting best for Search visibility & SEO

Strengths
Alternative-search SEOSwitching-intent trafficEvergreen comparisons
Audience

Users actively replacing an existing tool

Expected outcomes
TrafficLinksSEO

How to submit

  1. 1
    Go to the site

    Open openalternative.co in a new tab.

  2. 2
    Find the submit flow

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

  3. 3
    Fill in your listing

    Product name, tagline, description, URL, logo, and screenshots — match what they ask for.

  4. 4
    Pick the right category

    Choose Open Source (or the closest fit) so you reach the right audience.

  5. 5
    Submit and wait

    Free listings are often reviewed manually — expect a few days to several weeks.

SEO notes

Topical relevance matters: Open Source directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass more equity to your domain.