CodeTrendy vs Clutch
Clutch is a B2B ratings platform focused on agencies and service firms. CodeTrendy is a curated product directory where every submission passes a content check before it goes live - currently 708 approved products. Founders usually ask which one deserves their time; the honest answer is that they do different jobs.
Clutch has a Domain Rating of 91 against CodeTrendy's 67, so its raw authority is higher. Verified client interviews make it the reference check for agency buyers. CodeTrendy's side of the trade: a permanent listing you can edit any time, a content check on every submission, and paid plans (from $19, one-time) that publish immediately with a Verified Business badge, up to 3 extra links to pages you choose, and a full analytics dashboard.
| Side by side | Clutch | CodeTrendy |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 91 | 67 |
| Cost to get listed | Free basic profile; Verified is $499 a year | Free - optional one-time verified plans from $19 |
| Link to your site | Not followed (nofollow redirect, on paid profiles only) | Permanent link on every listing; paid plans add up to 3 links to pages you choose |
| How a listing gets published | Set by that directory | Content check on every listing; free listings also need our badge |
Clutch figures come from our public directory dataset (also behind the “Where to Promote” guide) and may change; CodeTrendy figures reflect current live pricing and policy.
What Clutch does best
Verified client interviews make it the reference check for agency buyers. If that matches your launch goals, use it - this page isn’t here to talk you out of it.
What a CodeTrendy listing adds
- ✓Permanent listing you can edit from your dashboard any time
- ✓Verified Business badge on paid plans - no badge required on your homepage
- ✓Analytics dashboard: referrers, countries, CTR, category rank (paid)
- ✓Category pinning and homepage placement on paid plans (from $19, one-time - no subscription)
- ✓Listed in our AI agent feeds (MCP server, llms.txt), with a richer profile on paid plans
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