Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Startups.fm
#147 of 310 · LDS 5.1
VS
Uneed
#73 of 310 · LDS 6.5
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
Startups.fm vs Uneed
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Startups.fm
Uneed
LDS Score
5.1
6.5
AI Visibility
1
3.5
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
40
74
Link Type
Dofollow
Dofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Launch
Launch
Traffic
0
22K
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Uneed wins on Link Dilution Score.
Uneed scores 6.5 vs Startups.fm's 5.1. The higher LDS means less link dilution — your backlink carries more weight here. If you can only get listed on one, prioritise Uneed.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
Startups.fm's dofollow backlink (DR40) primes answer engine retrieval for Google Gemini citations. Must-have directory for developer tools.
Rank#147 / 310
LDS5.1
AI Score1 ★
DR40
Link typeDofollow
PricingN/A
High DR74 Uneed provides a dofollow link that primes answer engine retrieval for Google Gemini citations, making it top priority for indie hackers.
Rank#73 / 310
LDS6.5
AI Score3.5 ★
DR74
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.