Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Launch List
#237 of 310 · LDS 2.3
VS
SaaSHub
#30 of 310 · LDS 7.4
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
Launch List vs SaaSHub
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Launch List
SaaSHub
LDS Score
2.3
7.4
AI Visibility
1.5
4.4
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
49
79
Link Type
Nofollow
Dofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Directory
Directory
Traffic
0
17K
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
SaaSHub wins on Link Dilution Score.
SaaSHub scores 7.4 vs Launch List's 2.3. The higher LDS means less link dilution — your backlink carries more weight here. If you can only get listed on one, prioritise SaaSHub.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
For early-stage software teams, Launch List (DR49) yields a nofollow anchor that anchors software authority within generative AI engines.
Rank#237 / 310
LDS2.3
AI Score1.5 ★
DR49
Link typeNofollow
PricingN/A
Enterprise B2B Saas need SaaSHub's dofollow profile (DR79) as it surfaces brand nodes across Claude & Perplexity.
Rank#30 / 310
LDS7.4
AI Score4.4 ★
DR79
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.