CodeTrendy vs AlternativeTo
AlternativeTo is a crowdsourced directory that maps software to its alternatives. CodeTrendy is a curated product directory where every submission passes a content check before it goes live - currently 708 approved products. Founders usually ask which one deserves their time; the honest answer is that they do different jobs.
AlternativeTo has a Domain Rating of 81 against CodeTrendy's 67, so its raw authority is higher. Huge evergreen SEO traffic from "alternative to X" searches. CodeTrendy's side of the trade: a permanent listing you can edit any time, a content check on every submission, and paid plans (from $19, one-time) that publish immediately with a Verified Business badge, up to 3 extra links to pages you choose, and a full analytics dashboard.
| Side by side | AlternativeTo | CodeTrendy |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 81 | 67 |
| Cost to get listed | No listing fee stated; optional $5 priority review | Free - optional one-time verified plans from $19 |
| Typical time to go live | No date for free submissions; 1-2 business days with paid priority | Immediate on paid plans; free listings wait at least 7 days and need our badge |
| Link to your site | Followed | Permanent link on every listing; paid plans add up to 3 links to pages you choose |
| How a listing gets published | Set by that directory | Content check on every listing; free listings also need our badge |
AlternativeTo figures come from our public directory dataset (also behind the “Where to Promote” guide) and may change; CodeTrendy figures reflect current live pricing and policy.
What AlternativeTo does best
Huge evergreen SEO traffic from "alternative to X" searches. If that matches your launch goals, use it - this page isn’t here to talk you out of it.
What a CodeTrendy listing adds
- ✓Permanent listing you can edit from your dashboard any time
- ✓Verified Business badge on paid plans - no badge required on your homepage
- ✓Analytics dashboard: referrers, countries, CTR, category rank (paid)
- ✓Category pinning and homepage placement on paid plans (from $19, one-time - no subscription)
- ✓Listed in our AI agent feeds (MCP server, llms.txt), with a richer profile on paid plans
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