TopSimilarSites at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Domain rating
- DR 14
- Link
- Nofollow
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Cloudflare Turnstile
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- topsimilarsites.com/add
What TopSimilarSites is and who it's for
TopSimilarSites is a directory of website alternatives, with context. It helps users find sites like the ones they love, for the site they use every day, the one that just got worse, or the one they haven't found yet. The site has been free and independent since 2012.
People looking for alternatives to websites they already use or want to replace.
It lists
- Websites
- Web apps
- Online services
- AI tools
- Developer tools
- Any site that can be compared to others
How to submit to TopSimilarSites, step by step
Submit a listing suggestion via the contact-style form at /add. There is no account required and no fee.
Go to the suggest page
Open https://www.topsimilarsites.com/add.
Fill in the form
Enter your name (optional), email (optional), website, subject (optional), and message. The website field is required.
Complete the Turnstile
Tick the Cloudflare Turnstile checkbox to verify you are human.
Send the request
Click 'Send request →'. Your details are stored privately to handle the request.
Wait for review
The team will review your suggestion. If accepted, your site may be listed. There is no stated review time.
What the TopSimilarSites form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| name | max 150 characters, optional |
| max 254 characters, optional | |
| example.com | max 254 characters, required |
| subject | max 240 characters, optional |
| message | max 8000 characters |
| website_url | — |
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.
TopSimilarSites pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing suggestion | Free | Submission via the suggest form for review |
Why TopSimilarSites submissions get rejected or stall
- Low acceptance odds: the site is selective and may not list every submitted site.
- Website not relevant to the directory's focus on similar sites and alternatives.
- Failure to pass Cloudflare Turnstile verification.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the message field to clearly explain what your site does and why it is a good alternative.
- Include your website URL in the dedicated field; it is required.
- No backlink is required, but the link is nofollow.
- Be patient: there is no stated review time, and acceptance odds are low.
Our take on TopSimilarSites
Submit here if you want a free listing on a site that helps users find alternatives. Expect a simple form with no account, but be aware that acceptance is not guaranteed and the link is nofollow.
TopSimilarSites FAQ
How much does it cost to get listed on TopSimilarSites?
It is free to submit a listing suggestion via the form at /add.
Is the link dofollow or nofollow?
The link is nofollow.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you do not need an account. Just fill in the form and complete the Turnstile.
What are the requirements for submission?
You need to provide your website URL and a message. Name and email are optional.
Checked against TopSimilarSites's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: topsimilarsites.com, topsimilarsites.com/add, topsimilarsites.com/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
