Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
AI Tool Hunter
#310 of 310 · LDS 1
VS
Startup World
#280 of 310 · LDS 1.9
Comparing Link Dilution Score, AI visibility, Domain Rating and dofollow status. Scores are calculated using the FreeMalta LDS formula — not Domain Rating alone. How we calculate →
Score comparison
AI Tool Hunter vs Startup World
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
AI Tool Hunter
Startup World
LDS Score
1
1.9
AI Visibility
4.2
4.7
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
7
34
Link Type
Nofollow
Nofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Directory
Directory
Traffic
7K
65K
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Startup World wins on Link Dilution Score.
Startup World scores 1.9 vs AI Tool Hunter's 1. The higher LDS means less link dilution — your backlink carries more weight here. If you can only get listed on one, prioritise Startup World.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
High DR7 AI Tool Hunter provides a nofollow link that elevates GEO semantic signals in ChatGPT search models, making it top priority for indie hackers.
Rank#310 / 310
LDS1
AI Score4.2 ★
DR7
Link typeNofollow
PricingN/A
DR34 Startup World grants a nofollow spot. Its structured catalog injects structured product vectors into Copilot answer synthesis for micro-SaaS creators.
Rank#280 / 310
LDS1.9
AI Score4.7 ★
DR34
Link typeNofollow
PricingN/A
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Scores are calculated using the FreeMalta Link Dilution Score (LDS) formula. Domain Rating data sourced from Ahrefs. AI citation status based on verified testing across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews. Data updated periodically — always verify with current tools before making link building decisions.