Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
G2
#193 of 310 · LDS 2.8
VS
Crunchbase
#192 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
G2 vs Crunchbase
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
G2
Crunchbase
LDS Score
2.8
2.8
AI Visibility
4.7
4.8
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
91
91
Link Type
Nofollow
Nofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Directory
Directory
Traffic
2.7M
3.1M
AI Cited
✓ AI cited
✓ AI cited
Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Too close to call.
G2 and Crunchbase 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.
Both platforms are AI-cited — they appear in AI-generated answers. Either choice gives you AEO and GEO visibility.
Both platforms are AI-cited — they appear in AI-generated answers. Either choice gives you AEO and GEO visibility.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
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
Enterprise B2B Saas need Crunchbase's nofollow profile (DR91) as it surfaces brand nodes across Perplexity AI search.
Rank#192 / 310
LDS2.8
AI Score4.8 ★
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.