Alternatives · Link Building
BacklinkGap alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded BacklinkGap alternative is Linkody (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Majestic (2.2 GPA).
BacklinkGap compared with 5 alternatives: Majestic, Linkody, LinkResearchTools, BacklinkDog and SEOkicks.
BacklinkGap has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BacklinkGapThis tool | Free plan · from $15.83/mo | Yes | Web |
| Majestic | Free plan · from $41.67/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Linkody | Free trial · from $11.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| LinkResearchTools | From $599/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| BacklinkDog | From $12/mo | No | Web |
| SEOkicks | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
BacklinkGap starts at $15.83 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Linkody.
Majestic and LinkResearchTools score higher without starting lower. BacklinkDog starts lower without scoring higher.
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 BacklinkGap
Majestic
Backlink index with Trust Flow, Citation Flow and link history
- Majestic starts at $41.67 per month, billed annually ($49.99 billed monthly).
- Majestic also lists a browser extension.
Suits: SEOs who want a dedicated backlink index rather than a full suite
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike BacklinkGap.
Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live
LinkResearchTools
Backlink audits, disavow files and link risk checks from 25+ sources
- LinkResearchTools starts at $599 per month, billed monthly.
- LinkResearchTools has no free plan, unlike BacklinkGap.
- LinkResearchTools also lists a browser extension.
Suits: SEOs cleaning up a backlink profile after a Google penalty
BacklinkDog
Backlink checker that emails you when a link you placed changes
- BacklinkDog starts at $12 per month for 500 backlinks, billed monthly.
- BacklinkDog has no free plan, unlike BacklinkGap.
- BacklinkDog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BacklinkDog does not cover reports, which BacklinkGap does.
Suits: Site owners who paid for guest posts or link placements and want to know if they vanish
SEOkicks
German backlink checker with its own link index, exports and an API
- SEOkicks has no free plan, unlike BacklinkGap.
- SEOkicks does not cover reports, which BacklinkGap does.
Suits: SEOs who want a second backlink index beside Ahrefs or Majestic
Limits worth knowing in BacklinkGap
- The features page marks backlink monitoring as coming soon, although the paid plans list monitoring credits.
- Exports are capped at 5,000 rows on every paid plan, however many backlink rows the plan allows.
- The pricing page also sells a 'Comprehensive Guide to Link Building' for $19 as an add-on at checkout.
- It is a web app only, with no mobile or desktop apps or browser extension listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BacklinkGap?
The alternatives to BacklinkGap in this directory are Majestic, Linkody, LinkResearchTools, BacklinkDog and SEOkicks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BacklinkGap.
Is there a free alternative to BacklinkGap?
Yes. Majestic has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.