SoftGuide at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyListing by individual offer
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- softguide.de
What SoftGuide is and who it's for
SoftGuide is a German-language directory of business software, industry solutions, and standard/system software. It has been operating since 1996 and claims to have facilitated over 2.4 million contacts between software seekers and providers. The platform offers a structured category system with 387 software categories, software comparison tools, and a free software research service.
German-speaking companies, public organizations, and IT decision-makers looking for business software.
It lists
- Business software (Buchhaltung, Controlling, Personalwesen,
- Industry-specific software (Bau, Handel, Gesundheitswesen, e
- Standard and system software (IT-Sicherheit, Netzwerksoftwar
- Software for startups
- IT service providers (via separate IT-Dienstleister Guide)
How to submit to SoftGuide, step by step
Contact SoftGuide
Reach out via the contact form on the 'Software eintragen' page or email Jacqueline Feind at jacqueline.feind@softguide.de.
Receive an individual offer
SoftGuide provides a paid listing offer tailored to your needs. There is no standard pricing; each listing is individually quoted.
Provide product details
Supply information about your software, including description, features, screenshots, and videos for the listing.
Listing goes live
Once the offer is accepted and details are provided, SoftGuide creates your listing in the appropriate categories.
What the SoftGuide form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Name | — |
| — | |
| Phone | — |
| Message | — |
| Topic | Select from: SoftGuide Eintrag, IT-Dienstleister Eintrag, Anzeige im Newsletter, Laufband-Logo, Keyword-Advertising, Bannerwerbung, Pressemeldungen |
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SoftGuide pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| SoftGuide Eintrag | Individual offer | Listing page for your products and services |
| IT-Dienstleister Eintrag | Individual offer | Listing in the IT-Dienstleister Guide |
| Anzeige im Newsletter | Individual offer | Advertisement in the SoftGuide newsletter (ca. 1,200 active providers) |
| Laufband-Logo | Individual offer | Logo displayed in the top area of a selected category |
| Keyword-Advertising | Individual offer | Banner shown above search results for specific keywords |
| Bannerwerbung | Individual offer | Banner placement in over 300 categories or the provider portal |
| Pressemeldungen | Individual offer | Publication of press releases on SoftGuide |
Why SoftGuide submissions get rejected or stall
- Software not relevant to German-speaking business market
- Incomplete or low-quality product information
- Non-payment of listing fee
- Duplicate listing already present
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the structured category system to choose the most relevant categories for your software.
- Provide detailed function lists, interface information, and technical specifications to enhance your listing.
- Consider additional advertising options like Laufband-Logo or Keyword-Advertising to increase visibility.
- Contact SoftGuide directly for a tailored offer; there is no self-service submission.
Our take on SoftGuide
SoftGuide is suitable for software vendors targeting the German-speaking business market. Expect a manual, quote-based process with no free listing option. The directory's long history and high traffic make it a potentially valuable lead source for B2B software.
SoftGuide FAQ
How much does a listing on SoftGuide cost?
SoftGuide does not publish fixed prices. Listings are offered on an individual basis; you need to contact them for a quote.
Is there a free listing option?
No, SoftGuide only offers paid listings.
How do I submit my software to SoftGuide?
You need to contact SoftGuide via their contact form or email. There is no self-service submission.
What types of software does SoftGuide list?
SoftGuide lists business software, industry-specific software, and standard/system software for the German-speaking market.
Checked against SoftGuide's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: softguide.de, softguide.de/sponsoring. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
