How to submit your startup to OpenAlternative

What is OpenAlternative?

OpenAlternative (openalternative.co) is a saas directory: open-source and indie software alternatives directory.

SaaS directories are organized by software category, so buyers arrive with intent. A precise category choice and a clear pricing summary make the biggest difference.

How to submit to OpenAlternative

1. 1Claim or create your product profile and verify ownership with a company email.
2. 2Choose your primary software category precisely - this decides which buyers see you.
3. 3Add pricing tiers, a free trial or free plan note, and key integrations.
4. 4Upload screenshots of real workflows, not just a marketing hero image.
5. 5List two or three competitors so you appear on their alternatives pages.

OpenAlternative backlink and SEO value

Mid authority · DR 46

At roughly DR 46, OpenAlternative is a solid mid-authority site - strong enough that a listing helps, not so large that your page gets buried. These are often the best effort-to-value submissions for a new product.

OpenAlternative links to listed products with a followed link, so search engines can pass authority from the listing page to your site. That makes it a direct SEO input, not just a traffic source. Check the rel attribute on your live listing to confirm - policies change.

Want the live number? Run openalternative.co through the free Domain Rating checker.

How much does OpenAlternative cost?

Submitting to OpenAlternative is free. There is no reason not to include it in your launch checklist - the only cost is the 10-20 minutes it takes to write a good listing.

Tips for a OpenAlternative listing that converts

• Use the same product name, tagline, and logo you use on Founder.best and other directories - consistency helps search engines connect your listings.
• Write a fresh description for OpenAlternative instead of copy-pasting. Duplicate text across dozens of sites adds little value.
• Point the link at your homepage or a strong landing page, not a signup form, so the authority lands where it helps rankings.
• Record the live listing URL and date in your tracker, then check back in 30 days for indexing and traffic.

OpenAlternative vs Founder.best

They work best together: an active weekly launch on Founder.best brings launch-day attention and a dofollow link, and OpenAlternative adds a long-lived listing afterwards.

OpenAlternative alternatives and similar directories

SpotSaaS

spotsaas.com

SaaS discovery and comparison directory.

DR 48 · Dofollow · Free

SaaS Wheel

saaswheel.com

Software discovery hub for SaaS founders.

DR 50 · Dofollow · Free

SaaS Directory

saasdirectory.com

Category-indexed SaaS tools directory.

DR 42 · Dofollow · Free

Slant

slant.co

Community recommendations for the best tools in each category.

DR 72 · Nofollow · Free

MacUpdate

macupdate.com

Software discovery for Mac apps and developer tools.

DR 73 · Mixed · Freemium

StackShare

stackshare.io

Tech stack discovery - developers see what tools companies use.

DR 77 · Mixed · Free

FAQ

Is OpenAlternative free to submit to?

Submitting to OpenAlternative is free. There is no reason not to include it in your launch checklist - the only cost is the 10-20 minutes it takes to write a good listing.

Does OpenAlternative give a dofollow backlink?

Yes - OpenAlternative is listed as dofollow. Inspect your live listing to confirm, since sites change link policies.

What is the Domain Rating (DR) of OpenAlternative?

OpenAlternative (openalternative.co) has an Ahrefs Domain Rating of roughly 46 (mid authority). DR changes over time - check the live score with the free Domain Rating checker on Founder.best.

Is OpenAlternative worth it for a new startup?

Our verdict: Must submit (8/10). OpenAlternative combines free submission, a followed link, and high authority. Put it near the top of your launch checklist.

What should I submit to before OpenAlternative?

Start with an active launch on Founder.best for homepage visibility and a dofollow backlink, then work through saas directory options like OpenAlternative. One active launch plus 5-10 quality directories beats mass-submitting to hundreds of low-quality lists.