Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
SmolLaunch
#232 of 310 · LDS 2.3
VS
Techpluto
#228 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
SmolLaunch vs Techpluto
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
SmolLaunch
Techpluto
LDS Score
2.3
2.3
AI Visibility
2.8
4.4
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
60
49
Link Type
Nofollow
Nofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Directory
Directory
Traffic
238
19K
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Too close to call.
SmolLaunch and Techpluto 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.
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
Secure a nofollow link on DR49 Techpluto. It drives contextual recommendations in Gemini & Copilot, perfectly targeted at mobile app builders.
Rank#228 / 310
LDS2.3
AI Score4.4 ★
DR49
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.