osalt.com at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- osalt.com/suggest
What osalt.com is and who it's for
osalt.com is a directory that helps users find open source alternatives to commercial software. It lists open source products across categories like business, communications, development, graphics, and more. Users can rate and comment on listed products. The site is published by Airflake ApS and has been running since 2006.
People looking for free, open source replacements for commercial software they already know.
It lists
- Open source software
- Freeware alternatives
- Commercial software (only as a reference point for an open s
- Software in categories like business, communications, databa
How to submit to osalt.com, step by step
Submit your open source software via the Suggest page; there is no fee for listing.
Check existing listings
Search osalt.com to make sure your software is not already listed. If it is, add a comment instead of suggesting a duplicate.
Go to the Suggest page
Click 'Suggest software' in the navigation menu to open the suggestion form.
Fill in the form
Enter your name (optional), application name, homepage URL, email (optional), and comments.
Complete the reCAPTCHA
Tick the reCAPTCHA box to prove you are human.
Submit
Send the form. There is no email verification or account required.
What the osalt.com form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Your name | optional |
| Application name | — |
| Homepage - URL for suggested application | — |
| Your e-mail | optional |
| Comments | — |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
osalt.com pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Inclusion in the directory after review |
| Advertising | Contact for pricing | Special advertising placements on specific pages for a week or month |
Why osalt.com submissions get rejected or stall
- Software is not open source
- Duplicate listing already exists
- Missing a valid commercial product alternative when suggesting an open source product with no commercial counterpart
- Incomplete or invalid homepage URL
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- If your open source product has no commercial alternative on osalt.com, mention a valid commercial product it can replace.
- Check the directory first; if your software is already listed, add a comment about why you like it instead of submitting a duplicate.
- Be clear in the comments about what commercial software your product is an alternative to.
Our take on osalt.com
Submit here if you have an open source application that serves as an alternative to a well-known commercial product. It's free and simple, but the site appears dated and review times are unknown. Expect a basic listing with no guaranteed link attributes.
osalt.com FAQ
Is osalt.com free?
Yes, submitting your software is free.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit without creating an account.
What kind of software does osalt.com list?
It lists open source software that are alternatives to commercial products.
Checked against osalt.com's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: osalt.com, osalt.com/suggest, osalt.com/advertising. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
