# Submit to OpenAlternative — DR 51 Directory Review

> OpenAlternative (openalternative.co): Ahrefs DR 51, free submission, nofollow links. Directory of open-source alternatives to popular software. Great for OSS projects.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/openalternative"
directory: OpenAlternative
hostname: openalternative.co
ahrefs_dr: 51
dr_band: solid
pricing: Free
dofollow: Nofollow
category: Open Source
rank_in_category: 5/5
last_reviewed: 2026-08-08
```

## Quick verdict

OpenAlternative is a better for discovery than SEO in Open Source: #5 of 5 by Ahrefs DR on our list, free to submit, listing links are nofollow. Worth a submit when it matches your stage — skip it if you are only chasing confirmed dofollow DR 50+ targets and this row does not qualify.

Best for: founders who want a zero-cost submission; launches prioritizing traffic/discovery over link equity; mid-tier directory coverage alongside stronger DR targets; open source discovery.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Directory | OpenAlternative |
| Website | https://openalternative.co |
| Ahrefs Domain Rating | 51 (solid) |
| Pricing | Free — free to submit |
| Link type | Nofollow — listing links are nofollow |
| Category | Open Source |
| Rank in category | #5 of 5 by DR |

## How to submit to OpenAlternative

1. Open openalternative.co and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
2. Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
3. Submit your live website URL.
4. After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (nofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.

## Explore

- [All Open Source directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?category=Open+Source&limit=50)
- [Dofollow directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Free \+ Dofollow shortlist](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?pricing=Free&dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)

## Alternatives to OpenAlternative

- [Open Collective](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/open-collective) — DR 55, Free, Nofollow
- [n8n Integrations](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/n8n-integrations) — DR 89, Free, Dofollow
- [SourceForge](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/sourceforge) — DR 93, Free, Dofollow
- [Chrome Web Store](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/chrome-web-store) — DR 99, Free, Nofollow
- [Google Business Profile](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/google-business-profile) — DR 99, Free, Dofollow
- [Trustpilot](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/trustpilot) — DR 94, Freemium, Nofollow
- [Unsplash](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/unsplash) — DR 94, Free, Dofollow
- [Better Business BureaU](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/better-business-bureau) — DR 93, Free, Dofollow

## FAQ

### Is OpenAlternative a good startup directory to submit to?

OpenAlternative (openalternative.co) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 51 (solid band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links are nofollow. Directory of open-source alternatives to popular software. Great for OSS projects. Nearby options in Open Source include Open Collective, n8n Integrations, SourceForge.


### Does OpenAlternative give a dofollow backlink?

No — OpenAlternative listings are nofollow. It can still be useful for launch traffic and discovery; for ranking equity, prefer Dofollow = Yes rows in the ScrollLaunch directories archive.


### How much does it cost to submit to OpenAlternative?

OpenAlternative is free to submit on the tier we track. Always confirm on their site before spending time on a long form — pricing can change between our quarterly reviews.


### How do I submit my product to OpenAlternative?

Open openalternative.co, create or sign into an account if required, paste your live product URL, write a short tagline that matches your ScrollLaunch listing, and submit. After approval, verify the live listing link and — if you care about SEO — confirm whether the anchor is dofollow. Last reviewed 2026-08-08.


### Where can I find more directories like OpenAlternative?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to Open Source, or jump to Free + Dofollow for a shortlist you can finish in an afternoon. We also offer done-for-you submission plans from $99 if you would rather not submit manually.

## Related

- [All 1017 startup directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)
- [ScrollLaunch pricing](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/pricing)

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