Google vs localsearch
Google vs localsearch, compared side by side on 14 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Google is on 74/100 and localsearch on 13/100.
Where each one leads
- our overall score: 74/100 against 13/100
localsearch
Leads on none of the measures we hold for both companies.
At a glance
| Measure | localsearch | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Global technology leader in search, advertising, cloud, AI, and consumer electronics. | localsearch is the leading online marketing partner for Swiss SMEs, offering digital solutions for online visibility, customer acquisition, and retention. |
| Category | Internet, Cloud Computing, Software, Hardware | Digital Marketing, Online Directories, Local Search, SME Marketing |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2B | B2B |
| Offering | Platform | Platform |
| Founded | 1998 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | localsearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Employees | 336,355 | Not published |
| Total funding | $9.1B | Not published |
| Latest round | Grant | Not published |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | localsearch | |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 74/100 | 13/100 |
| Traction | 60/100 | Not published |
| Team | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| Community | 23/100 | Not published |
| Search visibility | 54/100 | 2/100 |
| Quality | 99/100 | Not published |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | D (49/100) | D (45/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 91/100 | 85/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | localsearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Google Cloud | Self Managed |
| Frameworks | Not detected | Jquery |
| Analytics | Not detected | Google Tag Manager |
| Open source | Yes | No |
What users say
| Measure | localsearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Community ratingVisitor votes on StartupHub | 1.0/5 from 1 vote | Not published |
Google vs localsearch: common questions
Which is better, Google or localsearch?
On our 0-100 score Google rates higher (74/100 against 13/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 14 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Google and localsearch compare on the numbers?
Google leads on our overall score (74/100 against 13/100).
Read the full Google review and pricing or the localsearch review and pricing. You can also browse other Google alternatives we track.