Creating similar service to AlternativeTo
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
Alternate to alternate to.
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
Never enough alternatives
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Alternate to alternate to.
I used the alternate to destroy the alternate.to
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
Brands of what?
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
how technical are you?
You could probably use Notion as a backend and use Potion.so to make the website. Another route is Webstudio + a CMS like Hygraph or Strapi if you want to self host it.
I think this might even be doable on Ycode or Webflow.
At the end of the day what you want is a database with all the products and a relations between each other based on their features.
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Never enough alternatives
As I've found out recently, finding true alternatives can be difficult. Take bread for instance. I just discovered Bimbo Bakeries own at least 26 brands. So when you're on the bread aisle you probably have a moderate to high chance of buying one of their products.
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
A wiki would be great, since it allows user contributions and a familiar interface.
Not necessarily mediawiki, though. Or maybe something that allows people to submit individual options in a category and vote on them.
Get it running and set it loose!
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
This used to exist:
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Brands of what?
Alternative To only does software so imagine that but for physical products.
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As I've found out recently, finding true alternatives can be difficult. Take bread for instance. I just discovered Bimbo Bakeries own at least 26 brands. So when you're on the bread aisle you probably have a moderate to high chance of buying one of their products.
Thats why you should bake your own! Super easy and delicious
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
Love this, and I want this.
I'd consider some of the secondary requirements, which might then inform what you use for the primary requirement.
Have you ever moderated a site or forum? With user-submitted content, you absolutely need a moderation mechanism, and moderators. This site would be a prime target for astroturfing, trolls, and people with beef. The latter are useful for sourcing content about alternatives, but relying on each contributer to moderate themselves is not going to work.
You'll also need an effective mechanism for receiving and actioning takedown requests (or telling them to eff off, if that is your wont).
All of that comes down to user metamanagement, and user classes. Simpler wiki software is probably designed for trusted users, or a single user, or might require a plugin to handle these scenarios. Mediawiki is stable and capable, but needs tight site design to avoid it becoming a maze. (Actually, that last bit goes for anything you choose. If you don't impose a structure, you're going to get a structure anyway, it just might not be the one you or your users want.)
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Alternative To only does software so imagine that but for physical products.
Good idea!
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
you should allow the tracking of UPC codes as well. this would allow a mobile app to be used in-store far easier than by product name.
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
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I am looking to create similar tool to AlternativeTo. This would list different brands and why you should or should not buy them. Is there some software that would be great starting point for creating this kind of service?
I would guess wiki apps would work for this, but like wikijs, but interested to hear is the something else that could be used for this.
consumer rights wiki might be a good place to start
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consumer rights wiki might be a good place to start
Thanks for sharing! This has same idea that I am have plans! IMO this shows that wiki is bit less user friendly compared to what AlternativeTo has.
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you should allow the tracking of UPC codes as well. this would allow a mobile app to be used in-store far easier than by product name.
Maybe in the future, but my goal for this site is to just list brands and not individual products.
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I used the alternate to destroy the alternate.to
I mean they already list alternatives to their site: https://alternativeto.net/software/alternativeto/
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This used to exist:
Never hear about this and sad that it got cancelled.
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Alternative To only does software so imagine that but for physical products.
Yeah, pretty much this.
