How to launch on AlternativeTo
Lists of startups and software, searched by people comparing tools. They send a few visitors a week for a long time, and their links help a new site in search.
- Kind
- Startup directories
- Domain rating
- 80
- First week
- Yes
- Post
- None
Sign in first; approval takes a few days, then add it as an alternative to each competitor.
What AlternativeTo asks for
- Name and website
- Descriptionup to 260 characters
- Alternative to
- Licenseup to 60 characters
- Tags
- Logo
- Screenshotsup to 1
When to go
Any time after launch. A listing keeps working for months, so the sooner it's up, the longer it sends people.
What the link is worth
AlternativeTo has a domain rating of 80 (Ahrefs, September 2026): a strong link: few sites a new product can get on are worth more.
Start your listing on AlternativeToQuestions
- What do I need to list a product on AlternativeTo?
- AlternativeTo asks for the name and address, a description (up to 260 characters), alternative to, a license (up to 60 characters), tags, a logo and a screenshot.
- Is a link from AlternativeTo good for SEO?
- AlternativeTo has a domain rating of 80 (Ahrefs, September 2026): a strong link: few sites a new product can get on are worth more.
- When should I launch on AlternativeTo?
- Sign in first; approval takes a few days, then add it as an alternative to each competitor. Any time after launch. A listing keeps working for months, so the sooner it's up, the longer it sends people.
Launch on AlternativeTo and see what it brings you
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