OpenAlternative

About OpenAlternative

Community-driven directory of open-source alternatives to proprietary software, built around GitHub health rather than editorial opinion: every listing carries live stars, forks and last-commit data, and ranking is a computed score from popularity, project age and recent activity. ~750 listed projects, 300K monthly pageviews and a 12K-subscriber weekly newsletter. Listings verified by the maintainers get a 5% ranking bonus.

How to get listed on OpenAlternative

1. You need a launched product first.
2. Accepts B2B, B2C software.
3. Pricing: Paid.
4. Submit your product on OpenAlternative.
5. Already listed? Sign in to OpenAlternative's vendor portal to claim or update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Blastra submit my product to OpenAlternative?

Soon. Blastra is currently testing submissions to OpenAlternative — we're trialing it on a limited basis to confirm it delivers for customers before adding it to the standard service. Once testing wraps up, we'll handle submissions to OpenAlternative the same way as currently supported directories: account setup, listing copy, and approval follow-up, with no extra work on your side.

Is OpenAlternative free?

No. OpenAlternative requires a paid plan to be on the platform — there is no free option, even for a basic profile. Pricing varies by tier and is set by OpenAlternative; we don't have visibility into your specific quote until you contact them. If budget matters, this is worth knowing upfront.

Should a Open Source company list on OpenAlternative?

Yes — OpenAlternative's audience is built around Open Source, which makes it a strong fit for companies in that space. Niche directories typically outperform general ones for category-specific buyers because the audience comes pre-qualified by the platform itself. Worth being on if your category aligns with what OpenAlternative covers.

Does OpenAlternative have reviews?

No. OpenAlternative either doesn't host reviews at all or doesn't weight them in how listings get surfaced — it works on a different model, like editorial curation, traffic, or paid tiers. The value of being on OpenAlternative doesn't depend on running a review collection campaign for this listing.

Does OpenAlternative accept beta or waitlist products?

No — OpenAlternative only accepts products that are publicly available. Beta and waitlist-stage products are rejected because the reviewers want to see something they can actually try before approving the listing. Wait until you've moved out of private beta and the product is purchasable before submitting.

What's the approval time for OpenAlternative?

Approval time on OpenAlternative varies, but most submissions go live within 3-7 days based on what we've seen. The window depends on directory queue depth and how clean the submission is — incomplete forms, missing assets, or non-English websites all push the timeline toward the longer end of the range.

Can I list my SaaS product on OpenAlternative?

Yes — OpenAlternative accepts product listings, including SaaS, software, AI tools, and hardware. Service businesses, agencies, and consultancies won't be approved or won't fit the audience even if they get through. If you sell services, look at directories with explicit Services focus instead, like Clutch or GoodFirms.

What types of products does OpenAlternative accept?

OpenAlternative accepts B2B (sold to other businesses) and B2C (sold to consumers) products. The audience covers both segments, so a product serving either (or both) fits the platform. The remaining buyer segment isn't a fit on OpenAlternative — for that audience, look at directories built specifically for that motion rather than trying to cover it here.

Is OpenAlternative a good place to launch a product or to list one?

OpenAlternative is a directory — listings are permanent and built for ongoing discovery, not launch-day buzz. Once your listing is live, it keeps working as a steady source of buyer discovery, AI search citation, and SEO signal. You don't need to refresh it constantly to maintain visibility on the platform.

Is OpenAlternative worth listing on?

OpenAlternative is built specifically for Open Source companies, which means the audience visiting it is pre-qualified by category — buyers, analysts, and operators focused on Open Source rather than general software shoppers. Domain rating 57 (via Ahrefs); 0.1M monthly visits. It's not a fit for service businesses, and it accepts B2B and B2C products only — worth checking against your product profile before listing.

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