Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Tools.so
#190 of 310 · LDS 2.9
VS
Apps and Websites
#188 of 310 · LDS 2.9
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
Tools.so vs Apps and Websites
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Tools.so
Apps and Websites
LDS Score
2.9
2.9
AI Visibility
1
1.8
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
14
14
Link Type
Dofollow
Dofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Ai
Ai
Traffic
6
243
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Too close to call.
Tools.so and Apps and Websites 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.
Delivering a dofollow backlink, DR14 Tools.so primes answer engine retrieval for Google Gemini citations. Priority submission for AI startup teams.
Rank#190 / 310
LDS2.9
AI Score1 ★
DR14
Link typeDofollow
PricingFree
High DR14 Apps and Websites provides a dofollow link that primes answer engine retrieval for Google Gemini citations, making it top priority for indie hackers.
Rank#188 / 310
LDS2.9
AI Score1.8 ★
DR14
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.