SaaSHub review: how its alternatives lists work, free product submission and verification, and what the $99/month Featured listing includes for vendors.
Researched and fact-checked by Bartu Cavusoglu · Updated November 12, 2026
SaaSHub describes itself as an independent software marketplace and says it has been running since 2014. Its core pages are lists of alternatives to a given product, plus category, comparison and startup pages. According to its About page, SaaSHub collects articles that review products, list alternatives or rank tools in a category, then combines those mentions with user votes to order its lists.
For buyers, the site is a quick way to see which tools are commonly mentioned as substitutes for software they already use, and it has a Chrome extension that shows alternatives while browsing. Rankings reflect how often products are compared around the web, not first-hand reviews from verified customers.
For vendors, submitting and verifying a product is free, and verified listings are reconfirmed every three months. SaaSHub also offers a free list of launch sites and directories, free guest posts and a startup directory. The paid Featured listing costs $99 per month and adds labeled sponsored placements; SaaSHub says it never moves paying products up its main rankings.
Key Features
Alternatives lists — For each product, a ranked list of substitutes based on user votes and mentions in articles that compare products or list alternatives.
Category pages — Browse software by category, with a primary ranked list and labeled sponsored spots.
Comparison pages — Side-by-side pages for pairs of products that are often compared.
Startup directory — A separate directory where young products can be listed and browsed.
Free submission and verification — Vendors can submit a product and verify the listing to control pricing, description and logo.
Quarterly reconfirmation — Verified vendors get a quarterly one-click prompt to reconfirm their listing so information stays current.
SaaSHub Submit — A free, maintained list of launch sites and directories where makers can submit a product.
Featured listing — Paid placement at $99 per month on the homepage, alternatives, category and comparison pages, labeled as sponsored.
Weekly newsletter — The SaaSHub Weekly highlights trending startups; Featured products also rotate into the newsletter.
Browser extension and API — A Chrome extension shows alternatives while browsing, and an API is available for programmatic access.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Free submission, verification and guest posts
Published flat price for promotion ($99/month, no contract)
Shows your product on competitors' alternatives pages
Sponsored placements are labeled and kept out of the main ranking
Free list of other launch sites and directories
Cons
Rankings reflect web mentions and votes, not verified customer reviews
New products can rank low until articles mention them
No in-house campaign statistics for Featured listings
Little depth on individual product evaluation
Pricing
Free listing $0 month
Featured listing $99 month
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SaaSHub free?
Yes for buyers. Vendors can also submit and verify a product for free. The paid Featured listing is optional.
How much does a SaaSHub Featured listing cost?
SaaSHub lists it at $99 per month, month to month, cancellable at any time.
How does SaaSHub rank alternatives?
According to SaaSHub, rankings combine user votes with mentions in articles around the web that compare products or list alternatives.
Can I pay to rank first on SaaSHub?
No. SaaSHub says paying products are never moved up the main ranking; they appear in separate, labeled sponsored spots.
What does verifying a product on SaaSHub do?
It lets the vendor control the listing's pricing, description and logo. Verified vendors reconfirm the listing every three months.
Does SaaSHub accept guest posts?
Yes. SaaSHub says guest posts are free as long as they follow its guidelines, and it does not sell guest posts.