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StackShare

Developers list the tools in their stack here. Add yours so it shows up in comparisons.

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Cost
Free

Free to use. No paid tier is needed to list or post.

Verdict
slow burn

Slow burn: helps when developers compare stacks. Traffic is modest.

Difficulty
Easy

Mostly self-serve. Sign up and post, with light checks.

Effort
Low

About 2 to 4 hours a month.

First result
1 to 2 weeks

A rough range for one person working on it part-time.

Payoff
Compounds

keeps growing while you keep at it.

Best for

Developer tools and SaaS that engineers adopt.

Not for

Non-developer products.

Pros

  • Developers compare stacks here
  • Free

Cons

  • Modest traffic
  • Only useful for tools engineers adopt

The full guide

Last verified 2026-10-30

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01What it is and who is there

StackShare is a site where companies and developers list the tools in their tech stack. Visitors compare tools and see which companies use what. For a developer tool, a listing means you show up when engineers compare options in your category. Traffic is modest, but the audience is the right one.

02Cost and what you actually pay for

Listing a tool is free in the terms checked. Check current terms for any paid programs.

03Is it right for you?

It fits developer tools and SaaS that engineers adopt, such as databases, APIs, monitoring and CI tools. It fits poorly for non-developer products. It will not bring a flood of users, but it can help with credibility and comparisons.

04Before you start

  • A clear category your tool belongs to.
  • A logo, description and website link.
  • Ideally a few teams willing to add your tool to their public stack.
  • Read StackShare's current guidelines for adding tools.

05Step-by-step: how to distribute here

  1. Search for your tool and claim it if it exists.
  2. Add or update the description, category and links.
  3. Ask early customers if they would add your tool to their public stack.
  4. Check comparison pages in your category and see how you appear.
  5. Update the listing when you launch big features.

06What to post or submit

Description:

[Tool] is a [category] for [stack/language]. It [main job] with [key feature]. Open source: [yes/no]. Docs: [link].

07Common mistakes and do-nots

  • Do not create fake companies or stacks that list your tool.
  • Do not pick an unrelated category to appear in popular comparisons.
  • Do not leave the description stale.

08How to measure it

  • Track referrals from stackshare.io.
  • Count how many stacks list your tool over time.
  • A realistic test: three months. Treat it as credibility first, traffic second.

09Time budget

  • Before: 1 hour.
  • After: 15 minutes every few months.

10Pair it with

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