Head to head
StartupRanking vs Wellfound
Wellfound leads the BLP Index (58 vs 56). Wellfound has more raw reach. StartupRanking is fairer for founders without a network. StartupRanking scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | StartupRanking | Wellfound |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 56 | 58 |
| Rank | #65 | #62 |
| Type | Directories | Communities |
| Cycle | ongoing | ongoing |
| Listing cost | Free to create a profile | Free company profile |
| Audience | People browsing country and category startup lists | Startup candidates and operators |
| Traffic | Low; country pages still get search | Candidate traffic, not users of your product |
| Backlink | Directory backlink; verify rel | High-authority profile; typically nofollow |
| Reach | 40 | 64 |
| Intent | 42 | 40 |
| Fairness | 68 | 60 |
| Evergreen | 70 | 72 |
| AI visibility | 50 | 48 |
| Ease | 84 | 70 |
StartupRanking
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.
Full StartupRanking guideWellfound
A company profile here supports recruiting and a public existence. It will not launch a consumer product.
Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent) is how many startups hire and how many candidates still discover companies. A complete profile with a real launch post in the updates feed is useful. It is not a hunter board.
Full Wellfound guide