Submit Your Startup to Open Collective
opencollective.com · Dev & Open Source ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
89Domain Rating
#5/22Category rank
FreePricing
NofollowLink type
#5In category
Key facts
- Open Collective (opencollective.com) is a developer directory with a Domain Rating of 89/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #5 of 22 in Dev & Open Source tracked by Clakr, 31 points above the category average of DR 58.
- Listing is Free; links are Nofollow.
- What it's known for: OSS credibility.
- 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
Open Collective vs. the average directory
| Metric | Open Collective | Avg. Dev & Open Source (22) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 89 | 58 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 59% free | |
| Link type | Nofollow | 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 Open Collective
- Open opencollective.com 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 Open Collective 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 Open Collective free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Open Collective is free.
Does Open Collective give dofollow backlinks?
No, links from Open Collective are nofollow. The value is referral traffic, brand mentions and visibility rather than direct link equity.
What is Open Collective's Domain Rating?
Open Collective has a Domain Rating of 89/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #5 of 22 in the Dev & Open Source category tracked by Clakr.
How does Open Collective compare to similar directories?
With DR 89, Open Collective is 31 points above 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 Open Collective submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Open Collective, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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