Alternatives · Link Building
BacklinkDog alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded BacklinkDog alternative is Linkody (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Monitolink (2.2 GPA).
BacklinkDog compared with 4 alternatives: Monitolink, Linkody, LinkChecker.pro and Backlyzer.
BacklinkDog is a paid product, starting at $12 per month for 500 backlinks, billed monthly. 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BacklinkDogThis tool | From $12/mo | No | Web |
| Monitolink | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Linkody | Free trial · from $11.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| LinkChecker.pro | From $20.8/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Backlyzer | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
BacklinkDog starts at $12 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Linkody.
Monitolink, LinkChecker.pro and Backlyzer score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from BacklinkDog
Monitolink
Backlink monitor with daily checks and lost-link recovery emails
- Monitolink starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Monitolink has a free plan, which BacklinkDog lacks.
- Monitolink also covers reports and link outreach.
Suits: Link builders who want to know the day a paid or earned link disappears
Linkody
Backlink monitor that alerts you when links are gained or lost
- Linkody starts at $11.20 per month for 500 links, billed annually ($14.90 billed monthly).
- Linkody also covers reports.
Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live
LinkChecker.pro
Backlink tracker that checks placed links daily and their indexing
- LinkChecker.pro starts at $20.8 per month for 400 backlinks, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly).
- LinkChecker.pro also lists a browser extension.
- LinkChecker.pro also covers reports.
Suits: Link-building agencies keeping thousands of placed links live and indexed
Backlyzer
Monitor for bought backlinks, with index checks and cost per link
- Backlyzer starts at €24 per month for 100 links, billed annually (€29 billed monthly).
- Backlyzer has a free plan, which BacklinkDog lacks.
- Backlyzer also covers reports.
Suits: SEO consultants and agencies that buy links from publishers
Limits worth knowing in BacklinkDog
- It does not find backlinks on its own: you add each page where a link should be.
- There is no free plan or free trial; every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee instead.
- Lifetime and Basic check links only once a week; daily checks need the $49-a-month Agency plan.
- Alerts arrive by email; the pages name no Slack, webhook or other alert channels.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BacklinkDog?
The alternatives to BacklinkDog in this directory are Monitolink, Linkody, LinkChecker.pro and Backlyzer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BacklinkDog.
Is there a free alternative to BacklinkDog?
Yes. Monitolink and Backlyzer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.