Directory index · researched October 2026
OSS Software
osssoftware.orgOSS Software is a directory for AI tools, design tools, developer tools, and SaaS. We went through its submission pages in October 2026: what it costs, the link you get, who gets in and how to submit.
How much does OSS Software cost?
Listing on OSS Software is free if you wait your turn, with paid options from $49.
A legacy confirmation screen says new tools are added in approximately three months and the free listing has a nofollow link. No reciprocal backlink or badge requirement is stated. The active embedded form displays only the $49 Instant Listing option.
- Listing added in approximately three months, according to legacy confirmation copy
- Nofollow product link
- Immediate listing
- Forever dofollow backlink for SEO
- Newsletter mention to all subscribers
- Boosted position in the directory list
Extras they sell
- 1 Week Boost $299/year shown on page; conflicts with the one-week description
- Says it boosts a project to the top of the directory for one week, adds a highlighted card border, and provides a custom CTA on the card. The page frames this as driving traffic; the price suffix is inconsistent with the one-week heading.
Does OSS Software give a dofollow backlink?
OSS Software links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 32.
Who gets into OSS Software, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
Legacy confirmation copy: "Approximately, we add new tools within three months." The active submission form does not state a review SLA.
How much traffic does OSS Software get?
Similarweb ranks osssoftware.org #1,872,578 in the world by traffic.
What OSS Software says about its audience: No numeric traffic or subscriber count found. The site says it is updated daily and advertises a weekly email; the paid listing promises a newsletter mention to all subscribers. The Boost page links to Similarweb stats but states no figure.
How do you submit to OSS Software?
You submit to OSS Software through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- Your Email Address
- Your Twitter handle
- Title
- Short description
- Full description
- Enter your website URL
- Github URL
- Category
- Alternative to
- Pricing (product pricing model)
- Tool screenshot
- Choose the price: Instant Listing ($49)
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Researched 30 October 2026 from OSS Software's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.