Advertise on OpenAltFinder
Reach developers, IT decision-makers, and privacy-conscious users actively looking to replace proprietary software with open-source alternatives.
If your product or service is relevant to this audience, whether it's an open-source tool, a developer service, or anything in the open-source ecosystem, we'd love to work with you.
Our reach (last 90 days)
Majority of traffic comes direct: bookmarks, shares in dev communities, and repeat visits, not one-off search hits.
Who you're reaching
OpenAltFinder's audience comes to solve a specific problem: replacing a proprietary tool with an open-source one. That means intent is high: visitors browsing a category like "Slack alternatives" or "1Password alternatives" are actively evaluating a switch.
Developers and engineers
Researching and evaluating open-source tools for their stack, comparing features, licenses, and self-hosting options before committing to a switch.
IT decision-makers
Looking to cut software costs and reduce vendor lock-in by moving their teams and infrastructure to open-source alternatives.
Privacy-conscious users
Actively replacing big-tech products with alternatives they control, valuing data ownership over convenience.
Open-source enthusiasts and contributors
The maintainers, contributors, and advocates who champion open source and shape what tools their communities adopt.
Placements
Homepage sponsor spot
Bottom-of-homepage placement, seen by every visitor.
| Placement | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored alternative listing | Featured placement within a specific "alternatives to [X]" page, putting you in front of people actively comparing options in your category. | $125/month |
| Hosting provider placement | Your brand listed as a "Deploy to [Provider]" option in the self-host dropdown on all 415 self-hostable tool pages, reaching visitors at the exact moment they're choosing infrastructure. | $175/month or referral-based |
For hosting providers: we can also work on a per-signup / revenue-share basis instead of a flat fee, if that fits your existing affiliate model better.
Want a custom placement or a multi-month deal?
As featured in
FOSS Force
“The platform pairs proprietary programs with free and open-source replacements, then provides useful details to help users compare their options.”
9to5Google
Mentioned in the Inbox newsletter as a favorite tool for finding open-source alternatives.
Get started
Contact us with your product and which placement you're interested in, and we'll get you live within 2 business days.