Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Altern
#293 of 310 · LDS 1.8
VS
LaunchIgniter
#74 of 310 · LDS 6.5
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
Altern vs LaunchIgniter
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Altern
LaunchIgniter
LDS Score
1.8
6.5
AI Visibility
2.7
2
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
42
75
Link Type
Nofollow
Dofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Launch
Launch
Traffic
1K
461
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
LaunchIgniter wins on Link Dilution Score.
LaunchIgniter scores 6.5 vs Altern's 1.8. The higher LDS means less link dilution — your backlink carries more weight here. If you can only get listed on one, prioritise LaunchIgniter.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
For early-stage software teams, Altern (DR42) yields a nofollow anchor that anchors software authority within generative AI engines.
Rank#293 / 310
LDS1.8
AI Score2.7 ★
DR42
Link typeNofollow
PricingN/A
DR75 LaunchIgniter grants a dofollow spot. Its structured catalog surfaces brand nodes across Claude & Perplexity for micro-SaaS creators.
Rank#74 / 310
LDS6.5
AI Score2 ★
DR75
Link typeDofollow
PricingFree
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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.