SoftwareSuggest at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPaid PPC, sponsorships, premium listing and branded content packages
- Domain rating
- DR 77
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- softwaresuggest.com/vendors
What SoftwareSuggest is and who it's for
SoftwareSuggest is a business software and services discovery platform with over 50,000 listed products and 40,000 verified reviews. It helps buyers compare software, read reviews, and get free personalized recommendations from product experts. The site also offers awards, AI visibility services, and paid promotional packages for vendors.
Business buyers researching software and service providers, with over 10 million active yearly buyers.
It lists
- Business software
- SaaS products
- Business services
- AI tools
- Mobile apps
- Web development services
- Digital marketing services
How to submit to SoftwareSuggest, step by step
Submit a free listing by filling out the vendor sign-up form on the submit page. You must provide a business email (consumer email providers like Gmail, Outlook, and Hotmail are not accepted), company details, and select a category.
Go to the vendor sign-up page
Visit https://www.softwaresuggest.com/vendors and click 'Create a Free Listing' or 'Register For Free'.
Enter your business email
Provide a business email address. SoftwareSuggest does not accept consumer email providers such as Gmail, Outlook, or Hotmail.
Fill out company details
Enter your name, organization, phone number, website, company head office, number of employees, and number of customers.
Select your offering type and category
Choose whether you offer Software or Service, then select the relevant category from a long list of options.
Submit the form
Click 'Submit'. You will see a confirmation message and receive an email with a link to complete your account setup.
Complete account setup via email
Check your inbox for the email from SoftwareSuggest and click the link to finish setting up your vendor account.
What the SoftwareSuggest form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Name | required |
| Business Email | required; must be a business email, not consumer email (Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, etc.) |
| Organization | required |
| Phone | required |
| Website | required |
| Company Head Office | required |
| No. of Employees | required; select from Freelancer, 2-9, 10-49, 50-249, 250-999, 1,000-9,999, 10,000+ |
| No. of Customers | required; select from 1-25, 25-50, 50-100, 100-250, 250-500, 500+ |
| Software / Service | required; choose one |
| Category Name | required; select from a long list of categories |
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SoftwareSuggest pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Listing | Free | Basic listing in the directory |
| Basic Plan | $4,000 for 6 months | Category page banner advertisement, PPC credit, newsletter, premium listing, ad-free profile page |
| Gold Plan | $9,000 for 6 months | PPC credit, MQL credit, product review, CXO interview, social media mention |
| Platinum Plan | $15,000 for 12 months | PPC credit, MQL credit, consultation on Leader Matrix, product review, guest post |
| Pay Per Click | Custom | PPC services to boost website traffic |
| Marketing Qualified Lead | Custom | MQL services for better quality leads |
| Premium Listing | Custom | Listing above non-paid members |
| Branded Content Solutions | Custom | Content formats to amplify brand |
Why SoftwareSuggest submissions get rejected or stall
- Using a consumer email address (Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail) instead of a business email
- Selecting an incorrect or mismatched category
- Incomplete or inaccurate company details
- Duplicate listing for the same product
- Not responding to the account setup email
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use a business email address from your company domain; consumer emails are rejected.
- Choose the most specific category that fits your product to improve discoverability.
- Be prepared to provide accurate employee and customer counts as they are required fields.
- After submitting, check your inbox (and spam) for the account setup email and complete it promptly.
Our take on SoftwareSuggest
SoftwareSuggest is a high-authority directory for business software and services, offering a free listing with a straightforward sign-up process. It's worth submitting if you have a business email and want exposure to a large buyer audience. Paid plans can significantly boost visibility but are expensive, starting at $4,000 for six months.
SoftwareSuggest FAQ
How much does it cost to list on SoftwareSuggest?
A basic listing is free. Paid plans start at $4,000 for 6 months (Basic), $9,000 for 6 months (Gold), and $15,000 for 12 months (Platinum).
Do I need a business email to sign up?
Yes, SoftwareSuggest does not accept consumer email providers like Gmail, Outlook, or Hotmail. You must use a business email.
What information is required to submit a product?
You need to provide your name, business email, organization, phone, website, company head office, number of employees, number of customers, and select a category.
Checked against SoftwareSuggest's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: softwaresuggest.com, softwaresuggest.com/vendors, softwaresuggest.com/pricing, softwaresuggest.com/price-estimator. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
