Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Clutch
#184 of 310 · LDS 3
VS
G2
#193 of 310 · LDS 2.8
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
Clutch vs G2
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Clutch
G2
LDS Score
3
2.8
AI Visibility
5.7
4.7
AI Stars
★★
★
Domain Rating
82
91
Link Type
Dofollow
Nofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Review
Directory
Traffic
3M
2.7M
AI Cited
—
✓ AI cited
Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Too close to call.
Clutch and G2 are within 0.5 LDS points of each other. Both are valid backlink sources — your choice should depend on which is easier to get listed on and which fits your content strategy.
G2 is also AI-cited — it appears in AI-generated answers. Clutch is not. For AEO and GEO visibility, that gap matters.
G2 is also AI-cited — it appears in AI-generated answers. Clutch is not. For AEO and GEO visibility, that gap matters.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
Clutch (dofollow, DR82) is the leading B2B services review platform. Low outbound link count relative to its authority means strong link juice per listing. Particularly valuable for agencies, consultancies, and B2B service providers.
Rank#184 / 310
LDS3
AI Score5.7 ★★
DR82
Link typeDofollow
PricingFree
A nofollow entry on G2 (DR91) injects structured product vectors into Copilot answer synthesis. Concentrated domain juice favors tech agencies.
Rank#193 / 310
LDS2.8
AI Score4.7 ★
DR91
Link typeNofollow
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.