SourceForge provides a complete forge with code repositories, issue tracking, downloads with statistics, wikis, forums, blogs, and mailing lists, which covers the core collaboration and release workflow for open source projects in a single place. It natively supports multiple version control systems including Git, Subversion, and Mercurial, which helps accommodate legacy codebases alongside newer projects without forced migrations. The platform also offers dedicated file space for binary releases and a project website area, so documentation and installers can live alongside the code in an organized structure.

The download and mirroring infrastructure remains a practical strength: SourceForge is known for mirroring of downloads, which aids global distribution and reliability while feeding project‑level statistics useful for tracking adoption patterns over time. Project admins get integrated statistics and can surface the most recent release prominently while keeping an accessible archive of prior versions, which directly supports predictable release management. In addition to the forge, SourceForge runs a large business software reviews and comparison directory listing over 100,000 B2B products across thousands of categories, with structured fields for pricing, deployment, integrations, region, support, and training that enable like‑for‑like evaluations. The directory and research team maintain product details in cooperation with vendors, keeping listings consistent and current at scale.

The administrative surface for projects includes configurable trackers for bugs, support requests, patches, and feature requests, with options for notifications and overdue thresholds, which helps maintainers keep a steady triage rhythm without extra tools. Mailing lists are managed via Mailman and integrate cleanly with repository notifications, which keeps contributors and stakeholders in the loop using standard workflows. The overall footprint and brand recognition of SourceForge continue to make it a familiar destination for utilities and niche projects, which benefits discoverability and download trust, particularly where audiences still seek SourceForge as an authoritative source. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface across some deeper project pages feels dated, and the navigation between the open source forge and the B2B directory can feel like shifting between two products rather than a unified surface; this often nudges me to rely on search rather than hierarchical browsing. Ad placements within directory pages add visual noise during evaluation sessions, which reduces focus when assembling shortlists or comparing multiple listings at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Whatever value it once had is completely overshadowed by how they treat customers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No reminder email before auto-renewal. When I reached out right after being charged, they hid behind rigid policies and refused any refund.

After reading other reviews, it’s clear this isn’t an oversight - it’s a deliberate business tactic. They rely on locking people in rather than building trust or partnerships.

If you value transparency and fair dealing, stay far away. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s the easiest B2B software site to use in my opinion. They have thousands of software categories and user reviews, and it’s very well-researched. I can find software by filtering by integrations, which is very nifty and not something I can do on other software comparison sites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There’s nothing I dislike really. It would be cool if they added some AI features to make finding the right software even easier/faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like the best about SourceForge is that it is a fantastic place to locate and download open-source software, communicate with other users, and keep up with program updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It shows ads, banners etc., and the things that I dislike about this are the difficulty of contacting developers, download speed limitation, security risks, and discarded or eliminated project shows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We get great exposure for our software through SourceForge’s listings. Their model is simple and easy to understand and they get a ton of traffic. Support is quick to respond and helpful when we need it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s been smooth sailing for us so far. We haven’t had any notable issues. Whenever we have a question, our campaign manager is quick to respond. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

this is a platform for discovering, downloading, and developing open-source and business software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tools for collaboration and distribution should be improved so that we can utilize them effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best thing about Sourceforge is that it has a software for almost each & every function & department which people are looking for. It also lets people compare different tools to let people select the right tool for right task Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing i am suspicious about sourceforge is sometimes the reviews doesn't seem much legit which raises questions among the effectiveness of the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful thing about Sourceforge is its ability to let people search, compare & asses the specific software needs of an organization. Also the reviews helps an individual assess the real firsthand experience of peoples in different industries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There no such thing we have identified as a cons of using Sourceforge in our recent usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SourceForge makes it easy to see what others have to say about specific software. The good thing is that the reviews are added by people who used the software, and the reviews are manually screened. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There could be more fields when adding a review as some people would like to add more specific details. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Best thing I like about sourceforge is the ease of use, you can literally download as many projects as you wish on a single click without registering an account. Moreover users can leave a review, their system monitors each project for malicious content or binaries so you can be sure that the project is safe to use or compile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really dislike the 3 second wait before a download begins, this disturbs flow when you are trying to download multiple source codes of different projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.