SaaS directories and software listing sites
SaaS directories help people discover and compare software products. This shortlist uses the Software directories category in the IndieTools catalogue, with recorded submission routes, listing terms and approval types to help you choose where your product fits.
Destination verification dates are shown on individual entries when available.
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1–11 of 11 destinations
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G2
g2.comSoftware directoriesSoftware review marketplace; a vendor claims a product page and collects reviews.
- Pricing
- Free, paid options
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 91 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
Capterra
capterra.comSoftware directoriesBusiness-software catalogue listing products by category and by review score.
- Pricing
- Free, paid options
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 91 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
GetApp
getapp.comSoftware directoriesBusiness-app catalogue that shares its vendor programme with Capterra.
- Pricing
- Free, paid options
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 85 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
Software Advice
softwareadvice.comSoftware directoriesBuyer-facing software recommendation site in the same vendor network.
- Pricing
- Free, paid options
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 87 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
TrustRadius
trustradius.comSoftware directoriesReview platform built around verified, long-form reviews from business buyers.
- Pricing
- Free, paid options
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 85 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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SaaSHub
saashub.comSoftware directoriesSoftware directory organised around alternatives, with a free submission queue.
- Pricing
- Free, paid options
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 80 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
AlternativeTo
alternativeto.netSoftware directoriesCrowd-maintained catalogue of software alternatives, edited by its community.
- Pricing
- Free
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 81 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
Slant
slant.coSoftware directoriesCommunity-written comparisons where products are argued for on specific criteria.
- Pricing
- Free
- Approval
- Instant
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 70 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
StackShare
stackshare.ioSoftware directoriesDirectory of developer tools organised by the stacks companies publish.
- Pricing
- Free
- Approval
- Instant
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 78 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
SourceForge
sourceforge.netSoftware directoriesLong-running host and directory for open-source and business software.
- Pricing
- Free
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 93 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
- Visit site
Tekpon
tekpon.comSoftware directoriesSaaS catalogue with category listings, reviews and an accompanying podcast.
- Pricing
- Free, paid options
- Approval
- Manual review
- Links
- Not verified
- Authority
- 72 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
Build a shortlist that fits your product
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Match the buyer’s task
Look for a category that describes what your software helps someone do. A relevant comparison context is more useful to a buyer than a broad listing with an unclear purpose.
02
Prepare a useful software profile
State the problem your product solves, its intended users, current pricing and supported platforms. Use screenshots of the actual product and keep the destination’s profile up to date.
03
Compare ongoing discovery with a launch
Use software directories for people researching a category or comparing options. If you also want a launch event, explore the separate Product Hunt alternatives comparison and plan for its review process.
Submission research
Before you submit
Use the recorded facts to narrow your options, then confirm the destination’s current terms. IndieTools does not submit on your behalf or guarantee a listing, traffic or search position.
- How should I choose the best SaaS directories for my product?
- Start with destinations that describe your software category and buyer. Compare the recorded listing price, submission route and approval process, then review current eligibility on the destination site. There is no single best directory for every SaaS product.
- How is a SaaS directory different from a launch platform?
- A software directory helps visitors find and compare products within a category. A launch platform focuses on introducing products through a launch format. The IndieTools catalogue separates these categories so you can plan each use deliberately.
- Are all software directories in this list free?
- No pricing assumption is made from category membership. Each row shows its own recorded pricing type. Use the free startup directories shortlist when a recorded free submission route is a requirement.
- Does a directory’s Domain Rating predict customers or rankings?
- Domain Rating is one recorded domain-level metric. It does not measure how well a directory matches your audience, and a listing does not guarantee customers or a search position. Compare relevance and submission terms alongside any available metric.