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How Does Clutch Rank Companies?

We use a proprietary ranking algorithm to compare companies against their competitors in particular industries, focus areas, and locations. We base our rankings on 4 main criteria.

Company Ranking Criteria

  1. Number, quality, and recency of client reviews
  2. Work experience
  3. Market presence and industry recognitions
  4. Services offered

Client reviews, work experience, and market presence make up a company's Ability to Deliver score.

Services offered, or the main services a company specializes in providing to clients, makes up a company's Focus Score.