How to Submit to SourceForge (2026): Pricing, Approval Time and Dofollow

SourceForge is a software discovery platform for businesses and open source enthusiasts. Founders can list their business software for free, gaining exposure to a large audience and potential leads.

Domain Rating

93

Ahrefs

Traffic

4.2M

monthly visits

Pricing

Freemium

free + paid options

Backlink

Not confirmed

Is SourceForge free?

Freemium. Free business software listing (sourceforge.net/software/vendors/new). Paid advertising and lead-gen programs.

Does SourceForge give a dofollow backlink?

Not confirmed.

How we checked: Product pages sampled (e.g. /software/product/NinjaOne/) had no direct outbound Visit link to inspect.

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SourceForge FAQ

Is SourceForge free?

Freemium. Free business software listing (sourceforge.net/software/vendors/new). Paid advertising and lead-gen programs.

Does SourceForge give a dofollow backlink?

Not confirmed. Product pages sampled (e.g. /software/product/NinjaOne/) had no direct outbound Visit link to inspect.

What is SourceForge's Domain Rating?

DR 93 (Ahrefs), with about 4.2M monthly visits.

Data last verified Oct 2, 2026

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