Submit Your Startup to Openalternative
openalternative.co · Dev & Open Source ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
52Domain Rating
#14/22Category rank
FreePricing
DofollowLink type
#14In category
Key facts
- Openalternative (openalternative.co) is a developer directory with a Domain Rating of 52/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #14 of 22 in Dev & Open Source tracked by Clakr, 6 points below the category average of DR 58.
- Listing is Free; links are Dofollow.
- What it's known for: Alternative-search SEO.
- 59% of Dev & Open Source are free and 27% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Openalternative vs. the average directory
| Metric | Openalternative | Avg. Dev & Open Source (22) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 52 | 58 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 59% free | |
| Link type | Dofollow | 27% dofollow |
Domain Rating is Ahrefs' 0 to 100 measure of a site's backlink authority. Learn how DR works.
How to submit your startup to Openalternative
- Open openalternative.co and locate the submit / add product page (create an account if required).
- Prepare your assets: logo, short tagline, description and screenshots. Reuse the same kit across directories to move fast.
- Submit your startup, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark Openalternative as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Dev & Open Source by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Github Showcase | 97 | Nofollow | Free |
| #2 | Sourceforge | 92 | Dofollow | Freemium |
| #3 | Stack Overflow | 92 | Nofollow | Free |
| #4 | N8N Integrations | 89 | Dofollow | Free |
| #5 | Open Collective | 89 | Nofollow | Free |
| #6 | Slashdot | 87 | N/A | Freemium |
| #7 | Pipedream Sources | 83 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Stackshare | 79 | Dofollow | Free |
| #9 | Open Hub | 77 | N/A | Free |
| #10 | Code Market | 72 | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Is Openalternative free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Openalternative is free.
Does Openalternative give dofollow backlinks?
Yes, links from Openalternative are dofollow, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What is Openalternative's Domain Rating?
Openalternative has a Domain Rating of 52/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #14 of 22 in the Dev & Open Source category tracked by Clakr.
How does Openalternative compare to similar directories?
With DR 52, Openalternative is 6 points below the Dev & Open Source average of DR 58. 59% of directories in this category are free and 27% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Openalternative submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Openalternative, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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