Clutch powers how businesses discover, evaluate, and hire the right B2B service partners. Through verified reviews, structured comparisons, and intelligent matching, Clutch helps business leaders make confident decisions about the expertise they rely on, wherever their search starts. As B2B discovery evolves across marketplaces and AI-driven search, Clutch delivers the credibility signals and visibility that both buyers and providers need to navigate an increasingly complex decision environment. Today, over 400,000 service providers across more than 1,900 categories trust Clutch to connect them with buyers ready to hire.
Clutch (clutch.co) has 287 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5.
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Website
clutch.co
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Administration & Services
Location
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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I strongly advise everyone to be very careful before paying this company.
I paid for their Verified badge subscription for my business, but the badge was never issued. After taking my money, their communication became extremely slow, and they stopped replying properly to my emails.
I also requested a refund, and they did not respond. On top of that, they did not even provide an invoice for the payment.
In my experience, this service was not delivered as promised, and the lack of transparency and support is completely unacceptable. Based on how this was handled, I consider this a serious warning sign and I recommend that other businesses think twice before paying them.
Be very careful before sending them any money.
Response from ClutchMar 3, 2026
Hi Bolocan,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience, and this definitely isn’t the standard we aim to uphold. Just so you know, we have escalated this with our team right away to review your verified status, payment, and invoice request. You should expect to receive communication shortly.
HA
Hanna
Clutch review service is not transparent,
It is becoming increasingly clear that Clutch’s review process cannot be considered credible if genuine customer experiences are filtered out simply because they are not positive. A review platform that selectively publishes feedback is not a reliable source for evaluating service providers.
My review of my own experience with "Oma asiakaspalvelu" company was factual, relevant, and important for anyone considering working with or purchasing services from this company. Not all experiences are good — and a trustworthy review platform must reflect that reality.
Since Clutch has chosen to hide authentic feedback, I will share my experience regarding Clutch’s reliability as a review provider on platforms such as Google and Trustpilot. Users deserve to know that Clutch review service is not transparent, so don' trust it.You will not get the whole picture!
Background (short version)
The company “Own Customer services” = Oma asiakaspalvelu, claims to provide high‑quality customer service. In reality, they were looking for another company to do the work for them — which is how my company came into contact with “Own Customer services.”
To make a long story short: "Own customer services" are trying to find a multilingual expert who can work around the clock but is expected to accept an entry‑level or actually very much lower profit margin.
When reputable companies decline to work with “Own Customerservices”, as I did, they simply cannot deliver the high‑quality service they claim to offer.
The truth is that no serious company should hire this type of “customer service provider.” They will never attract competent workers under these conditions — and ultimately, it is the end customer who suffers.
If a company wants to avoid problems by outsourcing to a so‑called “problem solver,” they must also understand that real competence comes at a cost.
As a conscientious business owner, I felt compelled to disseminate this information to other organizations seeking high-quality services. The information Clutch apparently considered unimportant for potential buyers to know before choosing this company as their “customer service provider.”
I believe it is not only important — it is essential
I read another assessment of Clutch that provided comprehensive details. It appears that companies have the option to acquire curated reviews. I am referring to a copy of an email that another company received from Clutch and shared here. It is just proof of that Clutch appears to be a bigg scam as reliable service provide. Attached is an email from Clutch to another organization. Read "personalized review collection" .
""Do you require expedited handling? We offer paid packages that provide priority review processing and premium customer support, including personalized review collection and updates. Please let us know if you are interested in this option."
LOL, seriously??? After this, I believe that every good review of this company has to be just fake.
Some more reviews from Trustpilot I did find about Clutch. No smoke with out fire! Everyone have had similar experiences. You can read it yourself on Trustpilot. I use these just as proof that you don't make a mistake trusting this company's reviews and my own experience is very real.
Other reviewers on Trustpilot are saying the same thing about Clutch. Read some of them here and keep reading more of just "one ⭐️" reviews on Trustpilot. I really hope that Clutch won't come up with any excuses behind their fake platform and reviews.
"Verified reviews are all fake…
Verified reviews are nearly all fake and bought. Do not trust businesses who have good reviews on Clutch. We got scammed by a business with over 100 5 star reveiws"
"BEWARE
BEWARE, THIS IS A FAKE REVIEW SITE, THEY CONSTANTLY POST THE SAME REVIEW OVER AND OVER AGAIN...JUST SCROOL ...IT IS REMARKABLE THAT THEY WOULD TRY TO DECIVE PEOPLE, NOTHING IS VERIFIED ...ANY COMPANY OR AGENCY CAN CONSTANTLY ADD FAKE REVIEWS , AGAIN, BEWARE!"
Response from ClutchFeb 17, 2026
Hi Hannah,
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. I want to clarify a few important points about how Clutch operates and why your submission was not eligible for publication.
Clutch only publishes reviews from individuals or companies that have had a direct, completed business engagement with the service provider being reviewed.
In your message, you explain that you chose not to work with the company in question due to unfavorable terms. Additionally, based on the details shared, you were not purchasing services from the provider; you were offering or selling services to them. This means there was no client–provider relationship in which services were rendered to you.
Because Clutch reviews must be based on firsthand experience as a client who purchased and received services, this situation does not meet our review eligibility criteria.
To address a key point directly: providers cannot purchase reviews on Clutch.
We do offer Clutch Verified, which helps companies streamline the process of requesting reviews from their existing, verified customers.
This does not involve creating, curating, or fabricating reviews, nor does it allow providers to suppress negative feedback. All reviews, positive or negative, are subject to the same industry-leading verification process.
Maintaining review integrity is central to our mission. Clutch policies are designed to ensure buyers see feedback based on real, completed engagements so they can make informed decisions.
While we understand your frustration, the decision not to publish your submission was based solely on these standards, which we apply consistently across the platform.
If you have questions about our review policies or verification process, we’re always happy to explain them further.
DB
Drew B.
Absolutely terrible experience
Absolutely terrible experience, I rejoined their Beta program to generate leads and not only was the customer support and service terrible, the lead quality was garbage. I asked for phone numbers from the leads the sales agent refused to provide that and I asked for leads that were US based and they kept giving me India, Dubai, etc. I spent over $2,000 and didn't get even a single phone call out of it. Complete waste of time and money.
Response from ClutchFeb 4, 2026
Hi Drew. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with the Pay Per Lead beta didn’t meet expectations. We value the partnership and recognize that we missed the mark around lead targeting, communication, and overall value. That’s not the experience we want for our customers. Pay Per Lead is still evolving, and feedback like yours helps us identify where improvements are needed.
We’d appreciate the opportunity to connect directly, review what happened, and explore how we can make this right and improve your experience moving forward.
AY
Ahmed Y.
Hello everyone,
Hello everyone,
I received this message from Clutch team. Is this normal? Are they holding the reviews until they get paid? also their paid leads and placement program was a scam I had to change the credit card to stop the service.
Thanks!
"Given the temporary processing delay, we cannot provide an exact timeframe for when your review will be processed. However, I can confirm that we have received your client’s review submissions from all three clients. You will receive an email notification once a new review is published to your profile."
"Do you require expedited handling? We offer paid packages that provide priority review processing and premium customer support, including personalized review collection and updates. Please let us know if you are interested in this option."
Response from ClutchJan 27, 2026
Hi Ahmed,
To provide some context, all reviews on Clutch go through a verification and moderation process before they’re published. Processing times can vary based on volume and verification checks. We’ve received all three of your clients’ reviews, and they’re currently in queue. You’ll be notified as soon as they’re published to your profile.
If you’re interested, we’d be happy to connect and talk through ways we can work together to optimize your Clutch profile overall, from improving visibility to highlighting your strengths more clearly for buyers.
As part of this, we can also walk through Clutch Verified, which unlocks added benefits such as enhanced profile credibility, priority support, and tools designed to help you get more value and traction from the platform. While completely optional, many companies find it helpful when they’re focused on standing out and driving more impact from their presence on Clutch.
CM
Carol M.
Reviews Get Lost and Are Not Recovered
I wrote a review about an agency I work with on Clutch and received an email saying it had been received and would be reviewed for editorial standards. It's now 9 days later and I haven't heard anything and my review hasn't been published. Their support team did not personally respond to my inquiry and instead sent me a form email that didn't apply to my circumstance.
I have since logged into their portal and cannot find the review that I wrote. The agency I wrote it for said that they've had this happen with other clients.
So Clutch seems to have a buggy system that prevents it's main use case -- writing reviews for agencies -- from being realized.
If I were an agency, I would never purchase this tool because it's reliable and can be frustrating for clients who take the time to write a review for them and have it completely disappear into the nether.
Response from ClutchNov 17, 2025
Hi Carol,
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. What you experienced isn’t typical for our review process, and our team looked into it right away. Your review has now been published, and everything should be showing correctly on your end.
LE
Lera
Hidden cancellation, silent auto-renewal, no reminder
Clutch.co provides no clear in-dashboard cancellation; the path is effectively hidden. Before auto-renewal, I received no timely notice. A charge was scheduled, but I had unlinked my card in advance, so no actual debit occurred.
This falls short of Washington, DC requirements for annual auto-renewals (advance notice with a clear cancellation route) and the federal ROSCA standard for simple cancellation mechanisms.
Please cancel the renewal/invoice, confirm my subscription is disabled, and make online cancellation obvious.
Response from ClutchNov 3, 2025
Hi Lera, thanks for your feedback. Apologies for any inconvenience — we'd like to dig into this issue more together. Please email [email protected] and a team member will be able to assist you!
DK
Dmytro K.
Absolute scum
Absolute scum.
We spent pretty big budget for around 4 - 5 month. All that we get - spam. Zero leads, absolutely nothing.
After raising our concerns we been threaten that if we will broke agreement to pay for 1 year - our profile will be deactivated.
Response from ClutchSep 25, 2025
Hi Dmytro. While Clutch does not create demand, we are the #1 B2B marketplace that captures it. Results take time and often include spam, which our largest advertisers encounter too. However, after 12 months, there is a significantly higher likelihood of achieving our shared goal of ROI from your ads, and the majority of our advertisers do, which is why the annual agreement term is in place.
In our experience, the best path to ROI involves a combination of time, maintaining a strong profile, and adjusting campaigns over time. If you're open to reconnecting, we would be glad to revisit your goals to explore next steps.
VR
Vlad R.
I paid for a Verified profile, but get NOTHING in return
I paid for a Verified profile - I got this email reply: "Congrats! BrainSource Network - a Recruitment Marketplace is now officially Clutch Unable to Compute, joining an exclusive group of trusted B2B service providers with:"
I wrote them two email by now, reply is non-existent.
Also, I just got a new marketing team and they've done a campaign to ask clients to review us. We get reviews that "need to be verified" - so we get a message from Clutch to verify the reviews - but we get ZERO information about who left the review. We just have to "guess", as this is something they think we can do. Takes days to reply to our messages.
Response from ClutchSep 23, 2025
Hi Vlad! Thanks for bringing these issues to our attention. Our team would be happy to support you with your Clutch Verified investment, and has reached out to you today. Feel free to email [email protected] if the issue continues.
When a review requires verification, you should receive an email from Clutch with a link to the review. This link will show any available project details and, if the reviewer chose not to remain anonymous, their name or company as well. This information is intended to help you identify the reviewer. Additionally, the reviewer also receives an email with instructions on how they can complete the verification themselves — which can help speed up the process if you're able to nudge them. If you're not seeing those links or if anything seems off, feel free to forward us one of the emails you received, and we’ll promptly take a closer look.