# Submit to Capterra

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/capterra
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/capterra.md
- **Directory:** Capterra (capterra.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://www.capterra.com
- **DR:** 91
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Software Reviews (#1 of 9 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Very Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Software listing on capterra.com with outbound vendor website link; crawlable profile pages

## Quick verdict

Leading Software Reviews review directory — DR 91, free to submit. Worth it for B2B SaaS with review strategy; skip if you cannot maintain a complete vendor profile.

**Best for:** B2B SaaS products in established software categories with buyer search volume · Vendors pairing Capterra with G2 for dual marketplace coverage

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Profile claim and domain verification usually complete within a few business days. Category listing visibility improves as profile fields and reviews are added.
- **Review:** Capterra verifies vendor ownership and moderates reviews. Incomplete or miscategorized listings may stay hidden from category pages.
- **Common rejections:** Duplicate listings, non-software products, unverifiable domains, or incentivized fake review campaigns.
- **Reputation:** Capterra is pay-to-promote competitive in hot categories — organic placement alone may underperform without reviews.

## Pros

- DR 91 domain with Very High referral traffic from software buyers
- Very Strong backlink quality on indexed vendor profile pages
- Free basic listing — strong ROI when review collection is active
- Category leaderboards drive ongoing discovery beyond launch week

## Cons

- Review volume matters — empty profiles get minimal referral clicks
- Paid advertising and premium placements dominate competitive categories
- Vendor onboarding steps can feel slow compared to simple startup directories
- Wrong category choice hides you from high-intent comparison pages

## What you need before you submit

- Business email on your product domain for verification
- Product name, logo, short and long descriptions, and feature bullets
- Pricing model summary, deployment type, and target company size
- Screenshots, demo video URL, and support contact information
- Plan to solicit verified customer reviews after launch

**Gotchas:**

- Use Capterra For Vendors portal for onboarding — different URL from public category browse
- Match G2 and Capterra categories to buyer language, not internal product taxonomy
- Profile completeness score affects visibility — fill every optional field

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Capterra vendor account via capterra.com/vendors. Claim an existing listing or submit a new software profile.
- **Categories:** Select primary software category and subcategory from Capterra taxonomy — buyers filter by these on comparison pages.
- **Anchor text:** Product name on listing; website button links to your submitted homepage URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated profile at capterra.com/p/{id}/{slug} — crawlable, indexed vendor page.

## FAQ

### Is Capterra free to list?

Yes — basic vendor profiles and review collection are free. Capterra also sells paid advertising and premium placements, but you can launch with a free profile.

### How is Capterra different from Capterra For Vendors?

Capterra is the public buyer directory. Capterra For Vendors is the onboarding portal where you claim and manage your listing — same ecosystem, different entry point.

### How long does Capterra approval take?

Domain verification and profile claim typically take a few days. Category visibility and referral traffic build over weeks as you complete your profile and collect reviews.

### Does Capterra send referral traffic?

Yes — Capterra category and comparison pages drive Very High buyer-intent traffic on DR 91. Empty profiles see little; reviewed, complete profiles perform best.

## Related

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