# Directories for open-source projects: 7 checked against their own pages

7 directories that list only open-source software. Each needs a public repository, and most check for a recognised license and recent commits. Open-source products also fit every general directory, and open-source developer tools fit the developer-tool list.

As of 2026-10-07. Source: https://shipnlist.com/directories/open-source/

License: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Attribution: ShipNList directory list (shipnlist.com/directories)

| Directory | Type | Lists | Cost | Review time | Link | Accepts submissions on a founder's behalf | Captcha | Founder-only | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [awesome-selfhosted](https://github.com/awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted) | Niche directory | Open source | Free | Weeks or longer | dofollow | No | Likely | No | 2026-10-06 |
| [Echo JS](https://www.echojs.com) | Developer community | Open source | Free | Instant | nofollow | Unclear | None seen | No | 2026-10-06 |
| [LibHunt](https://www.libhunt.com) | Alternatives site | Open source | Free | Not stated | dofollow | Unclear | None seen | No | 2026-10-06 |
| [Open SaaS Directory](https://opensaas.directory) | Alternatives site | Open source | Free | Not stated | dofollow | Unclear | Likely | No | 2026-10-07 |
| [Open Source Projects (OpenSourceProjects.cc)](https://opensourceprojects.cc) | Alternatives site | Open source | Free | Not stated | nofollow | Yes | Likely | No | 2026-10-07 |
| [OpenAlternative](https://openalternative.co) | Alternatives site | Open source | Free, paid upgrades (from $97) | Not stated | nofollow | Unclear | Likely | No | 2026-10-07 |
| [selfh.st](https://selfh.st) | Niche directory | Open source | Free | Not stated | unknown | Yes | None seen | No | 2026-10-06 |