# Submit to AlternativeTo

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/alternativeto
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/alternativeto.md
- **Directory:** AlternativeTo (alternativeto.net)
- **Submit URL:** https://alternativeto.net
- **DR:** 84
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#57 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Very Strong
- **Link type:** Dofollow — alternativeto.net software pages with crawlable outbound website links on approved listings

## Quick verdict

Software comparison directory — DR 84, free to submit. Worth it for almost any desktop, web, or mobile app; skip if your product has no clear alternatives to compare against.

**Best for:** SaaS and apps positioned as alternatives to well-known incumbents · Products targeting long-tail “X alternative” search traffic

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** New software submissions may publish quickly or enter moderation — typically hours to a few days depending on community flags.
- **Review:** Community-moderated with staff oversight — spam, duplicate apps, and misleading metadata get removed.
- **Common rejections:** Duplicate listings, non-software products, affiliate spam pages, or apps with no verifiable website or download link.
- **Reputation:** AlternativeTo rewards accurate tagging against known incumbents — orphan apps with no alternative relationships get poor discovery.

## Pros

- DR 84 domain with Very High traffic from alternative-search queries
- Free listing — no paid tier required for basic software pages
- Backlink quality rated Very Strong — rare among startup directories
- Long-tail SEO from comparison pages persists for years

## Cons

- Requires positioning against known alternatives — obscure categories get less traffic
- Community can flag inaccurate tags or marketing-heavy descriptions
- Not a launch-day spike channel — value builds through search over months
- Mobile-only apps need proper platform tags or discovery suffers

## What you need before you submit

- Product name, website URL, and short description
- Platform tags: Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS as applicable
- List of legitimate alternatives users would compare you against
- Logo and screenshots for the software page
- License/pricing model tags (free, freemium, open source, paid)

**Gotchas:**

- Tagging yourself as an alternative to unrelated popular apps looks spammy and gets flagged
- Keep descriptions factual — community edits override marketing fluff
- Claim your app page after creation to manage updates and respond to comments

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** AlternativeTo account — add software at alternativeto.net/software/add or suggest alternatives on existing pages.
- **Categories:** Pick accurate platform and feature tags — miscategorized apps rank poorly in filtered searches.
- **Anchor text:** Software name as page title; primary outbound link is your submitted official website URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated /software/{slug}/ page — indexed directory entry with alternative relationship graph.

## FAQ

### Is AlternativeTo free to list my software?

Yes — adding software and tagging alternatives is Free. AlternativeTo Pro exists for power users but basic listings do not require payment.

### Does AlternativeTo give dofollow backlinks?

We rate backlink quality Very Strong on approved software pages — among the best directory SEO values in our tracker.

### How do I get listed as an alternative to a competitor?

Add your software and tag existing popular apps as alternatives, or suggest your app on competitor AlternativeTo pages.

### Is AlternativeTo good for launch day traffic?

It is a long-tail SEO channel — comparison pages build traffic over months. Pair with Product Hunt for launch-week spikes.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [General Directory directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=general-directory)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)