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Approval & timeline

Profile claim and domain verification usually complete within a few business days. Category listing visibility improves as profile fields and reviews are added. Capterra verifies vendor ownership and moderates reviews. Incomplete or miscategorized listings may stay hidden from category pages.

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

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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.