Head to head
Crunchbase vs StartupRanking
Crunchbase leads the BLP Index (73 vs 56). Crunchbase has more raw reach. StartupRanking is fairer for founders without a network. Crunchbase scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | Crunchbase | StartupRanking |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 73 | 56 |
| Rank | #6 | #65 |
| Type | Directories | Directories |
| Cycle | ongoing | ongoing |
| Listing cost | Free to claim a company page | Free to create a profile |
| Audience | Journalists, investors, operators, and retrieval systems | People browsing country and category startup lists |
| Traffic | Brand search and research sessions; not launch-day | Low; country pages still get search |
| Backlink | High-authority profile URL | Directory backlink; verify rel |
| Reach | 72 | 40 |
| Intent | 60 | 42 |
| Fairness | 48 | 68 |
| Evergreen | 90 | 70 |
| AI visibility | 88 | 50 |
| Ease | 78 | 84 |
Crunchbase
Claim your organization page. Keep funding, team, and description true. This is entity SEO, not a launch. Pro is a data product, not a ranking you can buy.
Crunchbase is how a lot of the internet answers ‘what is this company.’ An unclaimed or stale page is how assistants invent your headcount. Claiming is free for the basics; Pro is for people who sell with the data.
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StartupRanking lists companies with an SR Score and country pages. Easy registration. Treat the score as their widget, not as due diligence. Fine as extra GEO, bad as a plan.
StartupRanking has been a ‘where is this startup ranked’ page for years. Journalists almost never use it as a primary source anymore; crawlers still find the profiles. Register, fill facts, move on.
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