OpenAlternative
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026OpenAlternative 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 52.
- best for
- Search visibility & SEO
- strengths
- Alternative-search SEOSwitching-intent trafficEvergreen comparisons
- audience
- Users actively replacing an existing tool
- fit
- OpenAlternative is a good fit for SaaS products, b2b, developer tools. Audience: Users actively replacing an existing tool.
- expect
- TrafficLinksSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
openalternative.co 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 Open Source 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: Open Source directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
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FAQ
Is OpenAlternative worth submitting to?
OpenAlternative captures “alternative to X” searches — position clearly against incumbents to earn high-intent comparison traffic. (dofollow listing, free to submit)
Does OpenAlternative give a dofollow or nofollow link?
OpenAlternative provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is OpenAlternative free?
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.
What is OpenAlternative's domain rating (DR)?
OpenAlternative (openalternative.co) currently has a domain rating of 52 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.