ClevRank vs Growwer: link building platforms compared

Catalog scale. 39,000+ media outlets across 137 countries is the largest catalog in this comparison. Strong in Spain and Latin America, but also covers international markets. Includes names like Forbes, The Times, El Pais, Marca and ABC.

Content writing included. Unlike some marketplaces where content is extra, Growwer includes article writing in the publication price. They handle writing, media coordination and publication as part of the service.

Free managed service. From EUR 200/month in budget, their team handles strategy, media selection and execution at no additional cost. For smaller budgets you can still use the self-service marketplace.

AI Visibility service. Growwer offers placements specifically designed to appear as sources cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overview. Brand mentions (without dofollow link) are about 20% cheaper than standard placements. Measurement is still indirect, but the positioning is forward-looking.

Recommendation algorithm. Their system matches your project with relevant media based on topic affinity, not just metrics. Combined with the Chrome extension that overlays media availability on Google/Ahrefs/Semrush results, the discovery experience is smooth.

No automation. Everything is manual: browse the catalog or use the recommendation engine, select media, place orders one by one. There's no content autopilot, no scheduled campaigns, no bulk workflow. Managing multiple projects requires hands-on time.

No AI content generation. Articles are written by human writers coordinated through the platform. There's no Content Autopilot, no keyword research pipeline, no automated topic planning or editorial workflow.

No rank tracking. You buy backlinks but can't track if they're improving your positions. You need a separate tool for that. ClevRank includes Google rank tracking from EUR 4.99/month.

No CMS integration. Growwer publishes articles on the media outlet's site. There's no connection to your WordPress, Shopify or any CMS. If you also need content published on your own blog, that's a separate workflow.

Limited niche availability. Reviews mention that in very specific industries, the catalog can feel thin. The 39,000+ outlets are mostly general and mainstream media. Sensitive niches (casino, crypto, CBD) have coverage but it varies.

Content on autopilot. Instead of relying on human writers coordinated through a marketplace, ClevRank generates articles automatically: keyword research, competitive analysis, writing, editorial review, images and publishing to your CMS. See how Content Autopilot works.

Automated backlink selection. Backlink Autopilot (from EUR 25/month) picks media outlets based on your niche, budget and domain authority targets. No manual browsing through 39,000 listings. Or use the marketplace with 1,400+ outlets to select manually.

Rank tracking included. Track your Google positions from EUR 4.99/month. Close the loop: publish content, build backlinks, and measure the impact in one platform.

CMS auto-publishing. Articles from Content Autopilot go directly to your WordPress, Shopify, Ghost, Webflow or any platform via webhooks. No copy-pasting, no manual uploading. Growwer publishes on the media outlet's site but doesn't connect to your own CMS.

Predictable subscription pricing. Starter ($19/mo, 4 articles), Pro ($29/mo, 8 articles), Daily ($79/mo, 30 articles). Growwer's pay-per-article model gives more flexibility on media choice, but total spend is harder to predict.