Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in contributing to our open-source alternatives directory. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your submission is accepted and helpful to our community.
Eligibility Criteria
- The project must be open-source with a recognized open-source license.
- The project should be actively maintained (updated within the last 6 months).
- It should be a viable alternative to a proprietary software solution.
- The project must have clear documentation and installation instructions.
Required Information
- Project Name: The official name of the open-source project.
- Project URL: The main website or repository URL of the project.
- Description: A brief overview of the project and its key features.
- Alternative To: The proprietary software this project is an alternative to.
- Category: The software category the project belongs to.
- Your Name: Your name or username for attribution (optional).
- Your Email: A valid email address for contact if needed.
Best Practices
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information about the project.
- Be objective in your description, focusing on features and capabilities.
- Highlight what makes this project a good alternative to proprietary software.
- Include any notable limitations or differences compared to the proprietary alternative.
- Check if the project has already been submitted to avoid duplicates.
Review Process
All submissions will be reviewed by our team to ensure they meet our guidelines and quality standards. This process typically takes 3-5 business days. We may contact you if we need additional information or clarification about your submission.
Ready to submit a project? Head over to our submission form to get started.