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UpCity vs Clutch

UpCity lands on Skip, and Clutch lands on Depends.

UpCity

Skip
Confidence: Medium

Agencies bought UpCity listings to reach SMB buyers, but one source reports the service stopped operating in November 2025.

Clutch

Depends
Confidence: Medium

Buyers researching agencies get a useful, free directory . treat it as a shortlist, not gospel.

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UpCity versus Clutch
CompareUpCityClutch
VerdictSkipDepends
Best forAgencies seeking SMB leadsBuyers shortlisting agencies and dev shops
Who it's not forAnyone buying today, the service shut downSoftware buyers . G2 fits better
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.13No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support qualityNo support evidence in sourcesNo support reviews found in sources.
Public sentimentProviders report occasional client wins from listings but question cost and value.⁶Agency sentiment is mixed . some like the G2-style format while others doubt paid listings and Clutch's own SEO; buyers generally find discovery useful.
Biggest gotchaUpCity stopped operating in November 2025; paid listings have no buyer today³Organic visibility is limited; meaningful leads usually require sponsored placement spend.

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

Pick Clutch when

  • Buyers shortlisting agencies and dev shops
  • Agencies with marketing budget seeking leads
  • Teams scoping vendor pricing via guides
  • B2B services comparison shopping

When Clutch is not a fit

  • Software buyers . G2 fits better
  • Agencies unwilling to pay for placement
  • Anyone hiring a solo freelancer
  • People confusing it with Clutch.ca (cars) or Clutch Security

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