Directory index · researched October 2026
SourceForge
sourceforge.netSourceForge is a directory for all kinds of startups, including 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.
Free
NofollowThey link to your product, but nofollow
ReviewedSubmissions are reviewed first; most get in
Listing onlyA listing page, little promotion
DR 92Ahrefs Domain Rating: a 0–100 score based on the sites that link here. It doesn't measure traffic.
TrafficSimilarweb global rank #2,828
How much does SourceForge cost?
Listing on SourceForge is free.
The Basic BSL listing is unpaid, and SourceForge documentation says vendors can claim, edit, and manage a listing for free. No backlink or badge requirement is stated. Category inclusion is at SourceForge's discretion; no review queue or waiting period is specified.
OptionPriceLinkWhat you get
Basic
Free
Link: Not stated
- Unpaid basic product listing/profile
- Request inclusion in relevant categories, subject to SourceForge approval
- Up to 6 screenshots and 1 YouTube video per the specifications
- Product pages include complimentary listings on Slashdot and TopBusinessSoftware
Plus
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Link: Not stated
- Profile admin access
- Promotion in up to 2 categories and on competitor pages
- AI-search optimization and customer review generation
- Unlimited website clicks and higher search visibility
- PDF assets, interactive demo, ad removal from profile, custom cover photo, and profile visitor data
Premium
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Link: Not stated
- Everything in Plus
- Promotion in up to 4 categories
- Premium review generation
- Vendor Google Analytics tag, buyer intent data, and Zapier integration
Amplify
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Link: Not stated
- Everything in Premium
- AI-optimized thought leadership content
- Competitor intent data, Buyer Intent Data API, and 6sense integration
Precision ABM
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Link: Not stated
- Everything in Amplify
- The pricing page describes five budget-based package tiers; its added ABM advertising deliverables are excluded from this listing-focused summary
Enterprise
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Link: Not stated
- Listed on the pricing page as a custom campaign for maximum visibility; the page describes custom audience segments and demand-generation tactics, not a standard listing feature
Custom
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Link: Not stated
- Selectable in the package inquiry form; scope and price are not shown
Extras they sell
- Content Subscription
- Selectable option only; the form and pricing page do not describe its scope or price.
- Silver Bundle
- Selectable bundle label only; included services and price are not disclosed.
- Gold Bundle
- Selectable bundle label only; included services and price are not disclosed.
- Platinum Bundle
- Selectable bundle label only; included services and price are not disclosed.
- Pinnacle Bundle
- Selectable bundle label only; included services and price are not disclosed.
Does SourceForge give a dofollow backlink?
SourceForge links to your site with a nofollow link, which asks Google not to count it.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 92.
Who gets into SourceForge, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
How much traffic does SourceForge get?
Similarweb ranks sourceforge.net #2,828 in the world by traffic.
What SourceForge says about its audience: SourceForge claims over 20 million intent-driven viewers or software buyers monthly; its documentation says over 21 million monthly visitors. The homepage also claims more than 2.6 million software downloads a day.
How do you submit to SourceForge?
You submit to SourceForge through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- Your Name
- Email Address
- Company
- Your Title
- Website
- Phone
- Company Founded
- Company Location
- Software Title
- Logo
- Product Description* (up to 1,000 characters)
- Audience
- Category
- Starting Price
- Free Options (Free Version, Free Trial)
- Support Options (Phone Support, 24/7 Live Support, Online, Not Offered)
- Training Options (Documentation, Live Online, Webinars, In Person, Videos, Not Offered)
- Platforms Supported (SaaS/Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook, On-Premise)
- Consent* (terms/privacy acknowledgment and agreement to receive SourceForge communications)
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Researched 30 October 2026 from SourceForge's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.