G2 is the biggest B2B software review platform and most companies start there. It's also one of the hardest to maintain: your Grid Report placement drops when review volume dips between quarterly cycles, even if your product got better. Categories regularly have 30–50 established vendors competing for the same badge positions. And once you earn a badge, you need a paid G2 plan to display it on your website.
We found 30 directories that carry less pressure and still have what matters: most are free to list on, most accept product reviews (which carry more weight with buyers than your own marketing copy), and some get more monthly traffic than G2. They're also crawled by AI systems building recommendation datasets — an accurate listing here feeds the data that ChatGPT and Perplexity use when someone asks "what software should I use for X."
We filtered for general-purpose software directories only — no niche verticals, launch platforms, or communities. Each one has its own ranking logic: some weight editorial curation over review volume, others grant badges on ratings alone. That variety is the point. When your presence spans multiple platforms, one bad quarter on G2 doesn't wipe out your visibility.
One thing to know: since G2's February 2026 acquisition of Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice, three directories on this list now share a parent company with G2. They are kept here because each still has its own audience and its own free listing tier, so they remain reasonable answers to "somewhere other than G2." If what you want is presence outside that family altogether, see alternatives to Capterra, which excludes all four.
30 G2 Alternatives Ranked by Monthly Traffic (2026)
Sorted by monthly traffic. Click any directory for detailed information.
Global review platform covering products and services across all industries - not limited to software. It has a less professional appeal than Capterra and G2, although many B2B SaaS companies leverage Trustpilot very effectively. It is not quite a company directory (no information about founders, funding etc) but not really a product one either, somehow it reflects how business is conducted, so under software products you will find a lot of reviews regarding customer support, billing and general business attitude of a company. And those review stars often appear directly in Google search results as rich snippets.
Software repository originally for open-source projects, now also listing proprietary software. Publishes "top" lists and comparison pages by category. One of the oldest software directories on the web, historically, has a strong tech audience.
Best for: Products targeting developers or open-source-adjacent audiences. Percentile-based awards favour strong ratings over review volume.
Now owned by G2 after acquisition from Gartner (closed February 2026). 2M+ verified reviews across 1,000+ categories. Profiles and reviews syndicate with GetApp and Software Advice (we're expecting integration with G2 some time in 2026). Offers granular pay-per-click bid slots by country and category.
Best for: SMB-focused products — largest buyer volume outside G2, despite now sharing a parent company. Reviews syndicate automatically to GetApp and Software Advice.
A sister site to SourceForge, the listing is managed from within SourceForge profile
Crowd-sourced platform where users suggest and vote on alternatives to existing software. Listings are organized by platform compatibility and user votes determine ranking. One of the largest "alternative to" databases on the web.
Gartner-owned, software directory targeting enterprises. It's built around reviews and exchange of personal experiences from using different software solutions. It mantains extensive categorization for all sorts of software products and ranks well in category and competitors searches on Google and LLMs. Not recommended for early stage startups and companies not selling to enterprises.
Outbid was built in one day and launched on Aug 19th. Jonathan Wilke, the creator, posted in X that he was going to launch something while cooking dinner, several hourl later he did. The idea was simple - let compenies pay for the first place on the leaderboard. The site blew up, with the highest bidder paying $17,000+ (as of Aug 31st).
A directory for alternatives to popular software and services with community-driven comparisons
Product listings within the F6S startup ecosystem. Product profiles are linked to parent company profiles but carry their own screenshots, descriptions, and feature lists. Unlike many others, this directory does not put your competitors next to your name or on your listings (which is both, good and bad), but it does create automated lists Best [category name] software [current year], which tend to perform well in search.
Now owned by G2 after acquisition from Gartner (closed February 2026). Localized for 30+ countries with particularly strong EMEA and Latin America presence. Reviews and profiles syndicate with Capterra and Software Advice.
Now owned by G2 after acquisition from Gartner (closed February 2026). Reviews and profiles syndicate with Capterra and GetApp (pending some integration with G2).
Buyer-focused platform for technology solutions discovery and evaluation. The especially highlight their transparency in operations: - Reviews come from real users - Sponsored placements are clearly identified - Editorial content is independent - Evaluation criteria are openly published
A large directory with more than 1,500 software categories, featuring 50k+ vendors and bringing millions of buyers yearly to its platform. It offers free listings and paid promotion packages that include PPC, branded content, and various marketing services.
SaaS product directory with community features - discussions, upvotes, Q&A threads, and a "verified" badge program (requires verification every 3 months.
A 10+ years old directory with an established taxonomy for business software. Serves millions of buyers yearly, runs its own awards and badges program.
A B2B research and review platform that helps businesses find software providers
Software review platform with long-form, vetted reviews and detailed comparison tools. Offers buyer-intent data showing which companies are researching your category.
Toolfolio is a curated marketplace for discovering what is next in AI, design, productivity, and software. Instead of a flat dump of links, it organizes tools into editorial collections, Tools Daily picks, trending shelves, and how-to articles that creators actually browse. Listings are human-reviewed before they go live, and makers manage profiles from a Toolmaker Dashboard with analytics, media, and coupon or offer slots.
Upd (Jul 11th 2026): we have several customers stuck in the listing process approval and we have temporarily stopped submitting to this directory. We will turn it back on once the issues are resolved. Major B2B software review platform with expert analysis across 163 categories. 250K daily newsletter readers. 100M+ business buyers reached.
An established business software directory with more than 300 software categories and almost 50k vendors featured. Crozdesk features user reviews, expert reports and regularly nominates vendors on category awards.
An actively growing software directory, specializing in business software, including Medical, Human Resources, Legal, Accounting and with support of Project Management & CRM categories. Software Finder positions itself more than just a directory but as a decision partner for buyers, providing software research and selection services. Vendors have options to get listed for free or to subscribe for paid lead generation services.
Directory of tools and resources for startups
Upd. This directory has moved to a paid-only model for the new listings with a $399 one-time fee. A a software recommendation platform which connects buyers and sellers of software products. It is focused on actively helping the software buyers make better product decisions based on reviews, software comparisons, social popularity, and buyers guides. The categories selection is rather limited (~200 categories total), and each product submission goes through a human review.
Tekpon is paid-only directory, which is focused on high-quality software (no vibe-coded tools). It features extensive product profiles, allows to compare products and in addition to user reviews it exposes public sentiment about software gathered from the web. This is a rather nice model since such listing does not require much maintenance.
The platform positions itself as more than a review platform but a movement toward transparent technology. Founded by experienced IT professionals and AI specialists, it bring decades of expertise in software, automation, and digital ecosystems to create a space where users can find honest, data-driven insights about AI tools and businesses. The listing process is a bit clumsy, you apply for a listing and then wait until someone gets back to you. Blastra is waiting.
Experience-focused evaluation platform from Info-Tech Research Group. Uses a proprietary Emotional Footprint methodology and 130+ data points per product to measure vendor-client relationships. Data Quadrant reports are used in enterprise procurement shortlisting.
A simple directory with automated Top Software Lists and a wide selection of tools. It offers various paid services for lead generation. The submission process is somewhat tricky - you have to apply vi a form and if you are a fit, they would get back to you.
A sister site to SourceForge, the listing is managed from within the SourceForge profile
Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) is an enterprise software analysis firm. Their mission is to help organizations identify the particular business software solutions that are best aligned to their individual requirements. TEC’s professional expertise covers the entire spectrum of business software. The TEC Advisor web-based decision support engine, with a database covering more than 40 categories of software.
This is more of a backlinks story than anything else. A one-time fee for listing gets you an immediate publish and a backlink, and you can also upgrade for an email mention. There is an interface for buyers that allows to browse and search but no filtering options, comparisons or reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best review sites for SaaS in 2026?
- For B2B SaaS, the review sites that carry the most weight are G2, Capterra, TrustRadius, SourceForge, Gartner Peer Insights, and PeerSpot. G2 and Capterra serve the largest buyer volume. TrustRadius and Gartner Peer Insights carry weight with enterprise procurement teams. SourceForge reaches developer-adjacent audiences. PeerSpot focuses on enterprise IT. Most B2B SaaS companies should have an accurate listing on at least four of these review platforms to cover both SMB and enterprise buyer paths and to show up consistently when AI systems build software recommendations.
- Which review platforms should a B2B SaaS list on besides G2?
- Outside G2, the review platforms most B2B SaaS teams should list on are Capterra (SMB buyer volume, free listings, syndicates to GetApp and Software Advice), TrustRadius (long-form enterprise reviews), Gartner Peer Insights (enterprise procurement shortlists), and SourceForge (developer audiences and percentile-based awards). If your category is AI-adjacent, add PeerSpot for enterprise IT buyers. Listing on four or five review sites beyond G2 spreads risk — a quarterly dip on one platform stops mattering when buyers and AI systems can find you elsewhere.
- What are alternatives to G2 and Capterra for software reviews?
- Once Capterra is off the table (it now shares a parent company with G2), the strongest software review alternatives are TrustRadius for long-form enterprise reviews, Gartner Peer Insights for procurement-team credibility, SourceForge for developer and open-source-adjacent products, PeerSpot for enterprise IT, and SoftwareReviews for Info-Tech Research Group recognition. Each uses different ranking logic: TrustRadius favours review depth, Gartner Peer Insights uses verified enterprise reviewers, SourceForge awards percentile-based badges that reward rating over volume. The variety is what makes them worth listing on — one bad quarter on a single platform stops mattering when presence is spread across several.
- Is G2 the only review site that matters for SaaS?
- No. G2 carries the most visibility for B2B software, but it is one review site among several that buyers and AI systems consult. Enterprise buyers often check Gartner Peer Insights and TrustRadius before trusting a vendor. Developer teams look at SourceForge. AI systems like ChatGPT and Perplexity cross-reference multiple review platforms to build recommendations — if your presence is only on G2, a listing on TrustRadius or Capterra that contradicts your G2 profile reduces AI confidence in your product. Spreading presence across four to six review sites is the low-risk default.
- What is similar to G2 review sites?
- The closest G2 alternatives are Capterra (now owned by G2), TrustRadius, SourceForge, and PeerSpot. All four accept product reviews from verified users and award badges based on rating and volume. Capterra has the largest SMB buyer volume; TrustRadius focuses on long-form enterprise reviews; SourceForge uses percentile-based awards that favour strong ratings over sheer review count.
- What is the best alternative to G2 Crowd?
- It depends on your segment. For SMB buyers, Capterra has the highest volume and listings syndicate automatically to GetApp and Software Advice. For enterprise, TrustRadius publishes vetted long-form reviews that carry weight with procurement teams. For developer-adjacent products, SourceForge sees tens of millions of monthly visits from technical buyers. Most B2B SaaS companies should list on all three plus G2 to diversify against any single platform's pricing or algorithm changes.
- Are G2 and Gartner the same?
- No. G2 and Gartner are separate companies. Gartner is a research and advisory firm best known for the Magic Quadrant and Peer Insights. G2 is an independent B2B software review platform. Until early 2026 Gartner owned Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice through Gartner Digital Markets, but those three directories were sold to G2 in February 2026 and now operate as G2 Digital Markets.
- Is Capterra still part of Gartner?
- No. G2 completed its acquisition of Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice from Gartner in February 2026, about a week after announcing it on 29 January. All three directories now operate under G2 as "G2 Digital Markets." Capterra reviews already syndicate across GetApp and Software Advice, and G2 has signalled that review syndication with the main G2 platform is expected next. Gartner Peer Insights remains a separate Gartner product.
- Can I list on Capterra and G2 for free?
- Yes, both platforms accept free listings. Capterra keeps review responses and badge display free; you only pay for PPC leads ($2/click, $500/month minimum, per Capterra's published vendor pricing as of May 2026). G2 lets you create a free profile and collect reviews, but responding to reviews and displaying most badges requires a paid plan starting at $2,999/year (per G2's published vendor pricing as of May 2026). Vendor pricing changes; check each platform's current rates before budgeting.
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Get Listed Where It MattersHow we curate this catalog
Editorially curated — we don't work with spam directories or freshly created sites. Before we add a directory, we check:
- Domain Rating (Ahrefs) of at least 40.
- Traffic starts at roughly 100k+ monthly visits for general directories (Similarweb).
- For niche directories, the same DR bar but a lower traffic threshold — sometimes around 10k — because a focused, relevant listing carries real value.
No paid placement — a spot in this catalog can't be bought.
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