Clutch vs DesignRush
A field-by-field comparison of Clutch and DesignRush using only verified data, including where the evidence is insufficient.
Introduction
Both list service providers and both display client ratings. The material difference recorded in this dataset is verification rigour, which is reflected in their scores.
Side by side
| Field | Clutch | DesignRush |
|---|---|---|
| Country | global | global |
| Category | marketing | marketing |
| Scope | global | global |
| Submission model | Unknown | Unknown |
| Registration required | Yes | Yes |
| Verification required | Yes | Yes |
| Review system | Yes | Yes |
| Manual review | Yes | Yes |
| PetroHrys Score | 81 | 60 |
| Tier | tier1 | tier2 |
| Last verified | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
The evidence is insufficient to compare these fields: Submission model. Both records are Unknown, so no difference is asserted.
Advantages: Clutch
- Reviews are verified rather than open submission
- 2,000+ service categories
Advantages: DesignRush
- Broad agency category coverage
- Displays client star ratings
Disadvantages: Clutch
- Listing pricing is not disclosed publicly
- Leaderboard position is influenced by paid sponsorship
Disadvantages: DesignRush
- Listing pricing not disclosed
- Awards and rankings model is commercially driven
Which to choose
Neither is a substitute for the other. Read the table above against your own situation: the fields that differ are the ones that should decide it, and the fields marked Unknown are questions to put to the directory rather than assumptions to make.
Where the two scores differ, the gap reflects the ten editorial factors documented in the scoring methodology, not popularity or traffic.
Frequently asked questions
Is one of these better than the other?
They are not interchangeable, so the question is which fits a given situation. This comparison sets out the verified differences rather than declaring a winner.
Why are some fields Unknown?
Because they were not stated on the official sources that were verified. They are shown as Unknown rather than estimated.
Full records
- Clutch — full verified record
- DesignRush — full verified record