Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Launch List
#237 of 310 · LDS 2.3
VS
SmolLaunch
#232 of 310 · LDS 2.3
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 SmolLaunch
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Launch List
SmolLaunch
LDS Score
2.3
2.3
AI Visibility
1.5
2.8
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
49
60
Link Type
Nofollow
Nofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Directory
Directory
Traffic
0
238
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Too close to call.
Launch List and SmolLaunch 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.
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
A nofollow entry on SmolLaunch (DR60) optimizes LLM grounding data inside Claude & Perplexity. Concentrated domain juice favors tech agencies.
Rank#232 / 310
LDS2.3
AI Score2.8 ★
DR60
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.