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CNET is described as 'The premier destination for tech product reviews, news, price comparisons, free software downloads, daily videos, and podcasts' and is a Tech News site in the online services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CNET for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best CNET alternative is The Linux Alternative Project, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CNET are lib.reviews, TechCrunch, Magicube and Gizmodo.

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    The goal of the Linux Alternative Project is to provide an informational website available to all Linux users. It is currently in beta form and the database will be periodically updated with Windows software and the Linux equivalents and alternatives.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

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    • Online
    Discontinued

    The project hasn't been updated since July 2018.

    The Linux Alternative Project Features

    1.  Alternatives

    The Linux Alternative Project VS CNET

     
    • The Linux Alternative Project is the most popular Web-based alternative to CNET.

    • The Linux Alternative Project is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CNET.

    • The Linux Alternative Project is Free and Open SourceCNET is Free and Proprietary
  2. lib.reviews icon
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    We believe that the information we use to make decisions -- about what book to read, what place to stay at or what product to buy -- will be of higher quality if we organize it transparently, through an open community.

    59 lib.reviews alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    lib.reviews Features

    1.  User Rating
    2.  Product Reviews
    3.  Reviews and Recommendations

    lib.reviews VS CNET

     
    • lib.reviews is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CNET.

    • lib.reviews is Free and Open SourceCNET is Free and Proprietary
  3. TechCrunch icon
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    TechCrunch is a web publication that offers technology news and analysis, as well as profiling of startup companies, products, and websites.

    67 TechCrunch alternatives

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    • FreeProprietary

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    • Online

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  4. Magicube icon
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    Looking for the best Windows 10 apps? Check out these Universal Apps for PCs and Phones.

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    • FreeProprietary

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    • Online

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  5. Gizmodo icon
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    Gizmodo is a blog on the technologies that change the way we live, work, love, play, think and feel.

    55 Gizmodo alternatives

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    • FreeProprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Online

    Gizmodo Features

    1.  Magazine

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  6. RTINGS.com icon
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    Website to help you find the best product to buy. Straight to the point recommendations, based on in-depth and data-driven reviews.

    7 RTINGS.com alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Online

    RTINGS.com Features

    1.  Specification finder
    2.  Product database
    3.  Product Reviews
    4.  Reviews and Recommendations
    5.  Product Comparison
    6.  Product Recommendation

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  7. Engadget icon
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    Engadget is the definitive source and final word for news on gadgets and technology. The site's team of expert editors and columnists cover the world of consumer electronics with unmatched passion and an obsessive attention to detail.

    33 Engadget alternatives

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    • FreeProprietary

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    • Online

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  8. AnandTech icon
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    A pioneer platform delivering comprehensive analysis, critical news coverage, and insightful reviews about the latest in hardware technologies, aimed at tech-savvy consumers focused on evolving market trends.

    14 AnandTech alternatives

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    • FreeProprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Online

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  9. CPU-World icon
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    CPU-World.com website started as a side project to show off pictures of Gennadiy's CPU collection. Initially the pictures had a short note attached describing the frequency, package and the number of pins, but eventually more detailed chip specifications were added to the...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    CPU-World Features

    1.  Hardware Monitoring

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  10. GeekWire icon
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    Tech news, commentary and other nerdiness from Seattle, covering Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Internet, startups, mobile, PCs, geek culture, more.

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    • FreeProprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone

    GeekWire VS CNET

     
    • GeekWire is the most popular Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to CNET.

    • GeekWire is Free and ProprietaryCNET is also Free and Proprietary
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    Consumer Reports is an American magazine published monthly by Consumers Union since 1936. It publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory and survey research center.

    15 ConsumerReports.org alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    ConsumerReports.org Features

    1.  Product Comparison
    2.  User Rating
    3.  Product Reviews

    ConsumerReports.org VS CNET

     
    • ConsumerReports.org is the most popular iPad alternative to CNET.

    • ConsumerReports.org is the most popular commercial alternative to CNET.

    • ConsumerReports.org is Paid and ProprietaryCNET is Free and Proprietary
  12. Tom's Hardware icon
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    Tom's Hardware was founded in 1996 by Thomas Pabst. It provides articles, news, price comparisons, videos and reviews on computer hardware and high technology. The site features coverage on CPUs, motherboards, RAM, PC cases, graphic cards, display technology, power supplies...

    16 Tom's Hardware alternatives

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    • FreeProprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Online

    Tom's Hardware Features

    1.  No registration required

    Tom's Hardware VS CNET

     
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