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How to launch on AlternativeTo

Show up when people search for an alternative to a big app.

Type
Directory
Cost
Free
Goes live
After review (can take months)
Effort
Easy
Who reads it
People unhappy with a tool and looking to switch
Checked
3 October 2026

How it works

AlternativeTo lists apps as alternatives to other apps. When someone searches "alternative to [big app]", your product can appear on that app's page.

Listing is free. Your account must be at least 7 days old before you can add an app. Every new app is reviewed, and the free queue can take months. Some guides report a small one-time fee (about $5) for faster review.

Good fit if

  • Products that replace a well-known app
  • Steady traffic from people ready to switch

Skip it if

  • You need results this week. Reviews can take months

Before you start, get these ready

Tick them off. This page remembers your ticks on this device.

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Step by step

  1. Create your account now

    Sign up today. You must wait 7 days before you can add an app.

  2. Suggest your app

    Click your user icon (top right) and choose "Suggest new application". Fill in platforms, license, description and tags, then submit.

  3. Add it as an alternative

    Once approved, mark your app as an alternative to the well-known apps it replaces. That is where the traffic comes from.

Rules: break these and your launch gets removed

  • Account must be 7+ days old to submit
  • Be accurate about platforms and license. Moderators check

Tips

  • In your description, say clearly what you do differently from the big app

Where this comes from

Checked 3 October 2026. Prices, queues and rules change, so check the site itself before you pay for anything.