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DesignRush versus UpCity
Compare	DesignRush	UpCity
Verdict	Depends	Skip
Best for	Agencies testing free directory listings	Agencies seeking SMB leads
Who it's not for	Agencies expecting guaranteed lead quality for money	Anyone buying today, the service shut down
Privacy	No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.¹³	No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support quality	No evidence in sources	No support evidence in sources
Public sentiment	Sentiment is mixed: Trustpilot shows five-star praise, but agency Reddit threads question lead quality and describe heavy outreach.^⁴	Providers report occasional client wins from listings but question cost and value.
Biggest gotcha	Third parties openly sell review-boosting for G2/Clutch/DesignRush-style directories; verify reviewers independently¹¹	UpCity stopped operating in November 2025; paid listings have no buyer today¹⁶

Pick DesignRush when

Agencies testing free directory listings
Businesses shortlisting agencies quickly
Teams researching agency pricing benchmarks

When DesignRush is not a fit

Agencies expecting guaranteed lead quality for money
Buyers who won't cross-check reviews elsewhere
Teams needing independent, audited vendor vetting
Anyone wanting one vetted recommendation, not a directory

Pick UpCity when

Agencies seeking SMB leads
SMBs comparing vetted vendors
MSPs wanting directory exposure

When UpCity is not a fit

Anyone buying today, the service shut down
Teams wanting software, not a directory listing
Enterprises needing vendor management tooling
Buyers who require BBB-accredited vendors

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DesignRush . Brand Discovery Platform & Agency Directorydesignrush.com
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Agency Marketplace Membershipdesignrush.com
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DesignRush review policydesignrush.com
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Trustpilot reviews of designrush.comtrustpilot.com
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Reddit r/PPC: Clutch.co, DesignRush, UpCity, Expertisereddit.com
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Reddit r/agency: real results from DesignRush?reddit.com
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Reddit r/agency: someone familiar with DesignRush?reddit.com
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PissedConsumer reviews of designrush.comdesignrush.pissedconsumer.com
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Glassdoor reviews (24)glassdoor.com
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DesignRush Review 2026 . agencyreview.devagencyreview.dev
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BlackHatWorld thread on directory review boostingblackhatworld.com
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Crunchbase company profilecrunchbase.com
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Security page checkdesignrush.com
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UpCity Products | Read 54 Reviews on G2g2.com
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UpCity Pricing 2026g2.com
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UpCity Shut Down: 4 Alternatives Where Agencies Can Listclutchreviews.com
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