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DR 39 · ~5.3K visits/mo · Freemium · Do Follow · badge required
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Best Development Directories, ranked by DR
Discover top resources, tools, and services for software development, including programming languages, frameworks, and best practices. We track 15 in this category — median DR around 48, 7 free to submit.
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DR 70 · ~10K visits/mo · Freemium · Do Follow · badge required
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DR 88 · ~1M visits/mo · Free · Do Follow · no badge
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| # | Directory | DR | Monthly visits | Pricing | Link type | Badge | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Dang AI AI | 81DR | 173K | Freemium $29+ | Do Follow | Required | — |
| 5 |  Stackshare Software | 79DR | 1.6M | Free | Do Follow | None | — |
| 6 |  OpenAlternative Productivity | 51DR | 275K | Free | Do Follow | Required | 20% Discount |
| 7 |  Ezwebdirectory AI | 49DR | 8.3K | Free | Do Follow | None | — |
| 8 |  Altern AI Directory Development | 42DR | 17K | Paid $19+ | Do Follow | None | — |
| 9 |  DEV Resources AI | 39DR | 2.7K | Free | Do Follow | None | — |
| 10 |  Sidehunt Development | 39DR | 500 | Freemium $19+ | Do Follow | None | — |
| 11 |  AI Center AI | 37DR | 5K | Paid $15+ | Do Follow | None | — |
| 12 |  AI Tools Club AI | 36DR | 45K | Paid $790+ | Do Follow | None | — |
| 13 |  Resource fyi AI | 30DR | 5K | Free | Do Follow | None | — |
| 14 |  Vibecodinglist Development | 29DR | 1.5K | Free | Do Follow | None | — |
| 15 |  AlterOpen Productivity | 14DR | 2K | Paid $28+ | Do Follow | None | 70% Discount |
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Explore directories grouped by topic — each list is ranked by domain rating and refreshed monthly.
AI
Explore the latest advancements, tools, and resources in artificial intelligence to enhance your understanding and application of AI technologies.
217 directoriesavg DR 44
SaaS
Discover top Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to streamline your business operations and enhance productivity.
205 directoriesavg DR 44
Productivity
Discover top tools and resources to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow.
146 directoriesavg DR 46
Business & Finance
Explore a comprehensive directory of resources, services, and insights in the Business & Finance sector to enhance your financial knowledge and business strategies.
54 directoriesavg DR 49
Launch Platforms
Discover top launch platforms for effective product and service launches, featuring tools and resources to maximize your market impact.
53 directoriesavg DR 51
Technology
Explore the latest advancements, trends, and resources in technology, from gadgets to software and innovation.
40 directoriesavg DR 44
Marketing
Discover top marketing agencies, tools, and resources to elevate your brand and drive growth.
25 directoriesavg DR 52
Software
General software directories and product listing platforms across categories.
14 directoriesavg DR 71
B2B
B2B software and SaaS directories where business buyers discover products.
11 directoriesavg DR 63
Education
Explore a comprehensive directory of educational resources, institutions, and services to enhance learning and personal development.
7 directoriesavg DR 45
Design
Explore our curated directory of top design professionals and agencies specializing in graphic, web, and product design services.
5 directoriesavg DR 40
Others
Discover a diverse range of unique services and offerings in our "Others" category, perfect for finding something outside the mainstream.
4 directoriesavg DR 30
SEO
Directories focused on SEO tools, link building, and improving search visibility.
2 directoriesavg DR 46
Startup Media
Browse 2 directories in this category.
2 directoriesavg DR 36
Rankings
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Business Software
Browse 1 directory in this category.
1 directoryavg DR 55
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