How to launch on AlternativeTo
Long-term discovery by people replacing an app they already use.
- Free option
- Free; backlog of "at least a few months"
- Free-tier wait
- At least a few months (as stated)
- Badge or link required
- No
- Cheapest paid option
- $5 priority review
- Dofollow: they say
- Not verified
- Dofollow: we saw
- Not verified: listing pages refused our check (HTTP 403)
- Audience
- Not published by AlternativeTo
What it is
AlternativeTo is a free, crowd-sourced site for finding alternatives to software people already use. Listings are added by users and reviewed by its team.
Who it is best for
Any app that is a clear alternative to something well known, on any platform. It is a slow, long-tail channel rather than a launch.
How to submit
- Create an account and verify your email; AlternativeTo requires it before you can submit.
- Use "Suggest new application" from the user menu and fill in platforms, licence, descriptions and tags.
- Your app enters the review backlog, which AlternativeTo says usually takes at least a few months.
- Optionally pay a one-time $5 priority review to be reviewed in about 1 to 2 business days.
Free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free submission | $0 | Review backlog of at least a few months; no date given |
| Priority review | $5 one-time | Usually reviewed in 1 to 2 business days; refundable until reviewed |
Dofollow or nofollow?
We did not verify how AlternativeTo marks outbound links, so this guide makes no dofollow claim.
Our check, 2026-09-30: Not verified: listing pages refused our check (HTTP 403), so we make no claim.
Tips
- Paying moves you up the queue but does not buy approval, rank or likes, per the FAQ.
- Add your app as an alternative to the products it replaces; that is how people find it.
AlternativeTo FAQ
How long does AlternativeTo take to review an app?
Usually at least a few months in the free backlog, or 1 to 2 business days with the $5 priority review.
Does paying on AlternativeTo guarantee approval?
No. The $5 fee only changes when a human looks at your submission.
Alternatives to AlternativeTo
Sources, checked 2026-09-30
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