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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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.
Alternate to alternate to.
This used to exist:
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.
Thats why you should bake your own! Super easy and delicious
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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.)
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!
Brands of what?
Alternative To only does software so imagine that but for physical products.
Good idea!
