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Submit your tool to OpenSourceAlternative.to

OpenSourceAlternative.to lists open-source, self-hostable projects as replacements for named proprietary software. You submit your project with the paid product it replaces, then either join a free waitlist of six months or more or pay $29 for review within 48 hours.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free waitlist (6+ months), or $29 for 48-hour review

Is OpenSourceAlternative.to worth it?

A good fit for open-source, self-hosted projects that clearly replace a known paid product. The project and repo links were plain dofollow (rel noopener) in the November 2026 check, and listings are filed against the proprietary tool, which matches how people search. The free waitlist is long, so pay $29 if timing matters. Closed-source products should not apply at all.

Who should submit to OpenSourceAlternative.to?

Suits maintainers of actively maintained, self-hostable open-source software with an obvious proprietary counterpart, such as a CRM, analytics or chat tool. It does not suit closed-source SaaS, open-core products without a usable self-hosted version, or libraries with no paid product to compare against.

What you need before you submit

  • The project is open source
  • It is an alternative to a named proprietary product
  • It is actively maintained
  • It is self-hosted
  • A public repository, plus website and name of the proprietary software

How to submit to OpenSourceAlternative.to

  1. Open the submit page
  2. Enter your email, project website, project name and repository
  3. Enter the website and name of the proprietary software it replaces
  4. Choose the free waitlist (6+ months) or the $29 review within 48 hours
  5. Wait for the review; acceptance is not guaranteed

OpenSourceAlternative.to: pros and cons

Pros

  • Dofollow links to both the project site and the repository
  • Listings are organized by the paid product being replaced
  • No account needed to submit
  • Paid option gives a clear 48-hour turnaround

Cons

  • Free route takes six months or more
  • Only open-source, self-hosted projects qualify
  • Paying does not guarantee a listing
  • Small index, so each category has few entries

Tips for OpenSourceAlternative.to

  • Pick the best-known proprietary product you replace, since that is how the listing is filed
  • Make sure the repo shows recent commits before you submit
  • Have clear self-hosting instructions in the README
  • Pay the $29 only if you need the listing within weeks

Questions about OpenSourceAlternative.to

How much does it cost to list a tool on OpenSourceAlternative.to?
Listing a tool on OpenSourceAlternative.to is free waitlist (6+ months), or $29 for 48-hour review.
Does OpenSourceAlternative.to give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on OpenSourceAlternative.to links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does OpenSourceAlternative.to ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does OpenSourceAlternative.to take to list a tool?
48 hours with $29, otherwise 6+ months.
Is the OpenSourceAlternative.to link dofollow?
Yes. Checked in November 2026 on three project pages: the links to the project website and to the GitHub repo had rel noopener only, with a ref parameter added.
How much does it cost?
The free option puts you on a waitlist the site describes as six months or more. Paying $29 gets the submission reviewed within 48 hours.
Can closed-source products be listed?
No. The guidelines require the project to be open source, self-hosted, actively maintained and an alternative to proprietary software.
How big is the directory?
The homepage showed 501 alternatives in November 2026, and the site says over 3 million users have replaced proprietary software with the directory.

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