AlternativeTo alternative
AlternativeTo the original crowdsourced alternatives directory. Here is how RankCert differs, and where AlternativeTo is still the better choice.
Short answer
AlternativeTo owns the "alternative to X" query for a huge range of software, and getting listed puts you in front of people already switching. It does not rank new products or verify anything - it catalogues what exists.
AlternativeTo vs RankCert
| Capability | AlternativeTo | RankCert |
|---|---|---|
| What decides your rank | Community votes on how good an alternative something is | Verified control of the product's own domain |
| Cost to list | Free | Free, including verification |
| What gets checked | Community moderation | Every published signal, re-checked weekly |
| Audience | People actively looking to replace a tool | Founders and buyers looking for products that can prove their numbers |
| Cadence | Always on | Weekly board, permanent product page |
| Domain rating | 506 | Measured 2026-08-29, third-party backlink rank, 0–1000 |
Why people look for a AlternativeTo alternative
- No launch event and no way to create one.
- Getting listed depends on community submission and votes, which you cannot drive without looking like you are gaming it.
- New products sit far below established ones on any popular page.
- Nothing about a listing is verified.
What AlternativeTo still does better
Reach on switching queries. It has spent well over a decade accumulating authority on exactly the queries buyers type when they are unhappy with what they have. Nothing new competes with that directly.
What RankCert does differently
Position on the board is a function of what you can prove, in four levels. Votes only break ties between products at the same level.
- Unverified - Nothing checked yet
- Verified - RankCert certificate live on the product's own domain
Who should stay on AlternativeTo
Get listed on AlternativeTo if you are a credible replacement for a known tool. It is a slow, permanent asset rather than a launch.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get added to AlternativeTo?
Anyone can submit a product, including you. What you cannot do is manufacture the votes that decide where it ranks on a page.
Is it worth the effort?
The submission takes fifteen minutes and the listing is permanent. That ratio is hard to argue with, even if the traffic takes a long time to arrive.
Does it help SEO?
It is a listing on a strong domain and it ranks for switching queries. Treat the referral intent as the main value rather than the link.
Can I edit my listing?
Listings are community-editable, so you can improve yours, and so can anyone else.
Ready to switch from AlternativeTo?
Listing is free and the link stays dofollow whether or not you display the badge. Verify a signal and your position moves - no launch-day scramble required.
Submit a product - free