Alternative.me is a crowd-sourced, moderated directory of software, app and website alternatives (it also runs crypto pages, including the Crypto Fear & Greed…
Last checked against Alternative.me's own submission pages on .
It is operated by tobieskrambs GmbH in Hamburg, Germany.
Pricing as Alternative.me states it: The submit how-to describes submission as 'generally open to everyone' with only a user account required. No fees are mentioned.
When we checked live listings, outbound product links were nofollow. Ahrefs Domain Rating was 75 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when you can name established alternatives buyers already search.
What we handle on Alternative.me
Match your product to the right category and requirements
Prepare listing copy, assets, and submission details
Submit on your behalf and note approval or follow-up status
Report the listing URL when the page goes live
Alternatives graphsCompetitor adjacency
How to submit to Alternative.me
Create an account at alternative.me/signup/ with your email
Log in and open your account dashboard
Click 'submit new software' and enter your product's details
Optionally use 'Suggest Alternatives' to map your product as an alternative to established tools
Manage or edit your submissions from the same dashboard
The submit how-to describes submission as 'generally open to everyone' with only a user account required. No fees are mentioned.
Are Alternative.me links dofollow?
Alternative.me marks outbound product links nofollow, so treat it as a discovery and referral channel rather than a link-building one. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.
What do I need to submit to Alternative.me?
A free alternative.me user account (sign up with email), Software details entered from the account dashboard (exact fields not visible without logging in).
Pay for Alternative.me plus the rest of the public catalog.
We complete submissions on time after intake. Approvals, reviews, and domain rating are never guaranteed.
