Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Twelve Tools
#2 of 310 · LDS 10
VS
Proofstories
#50 of 310 · LDS 6.9
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
Twelve Tools vs Proofstories
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Twelve Tools
Proofstories
LDS Score
10
6.9
AI Visibility
1.8
2.1
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
81
41
Link Type
Dofollow
Dofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Tools
Tools
Traffic
188
931
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Twelve Tools wins on Link Dilution Score.
Twelve Tools scores 10 vs Proofstories's 6.9. The higher LDS means less link dilution — your backlink carries more weight here. If you can only get listed on one, prioritise Twelve Tools.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
Twelve Tools (dofollow, DR81) feeds real-time entity context to Copilot answer synthesis. Low outbound links maximize equity per listing; essential for bootstrapped founders.
Rank#2 / 310
LDS10
AI Score1.8 ★
DR81
Link typeDofollow
PricingFree
Proofstories (dofollow, DR41) populates knowledge graphs for Copilot answer synthesis. Low outbound links maximize equity per listing; essential for bootstrapped founders.
Rank#50 / 310
LDS6.9
AI Score2.1 ★
DR41
Link typeDofollow
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.