Alternatives · Link Building
BacklinkScan alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded BacklinkScan alternative is Linkody (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Monitolink (2.2 GPA).
BacklinkScan compared with 5 alternatives: Linkody, Monitolink, LinkChecker.pro, Backlyzer and Ahrefs.
BacklinkScan has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month for 50,000 backlinks, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BacklinkScanThis tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Linkody | Free trial · from $11.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Monitolink | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| LinkChecker.pro | From $20.8/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Backlyzer | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
BacklinkScan starts at $6 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Linkody, Monitolink and LinkChecker.pro 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 BacklinkScan
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 BacklinkScan.
- Linkody does not cover AI search visibility and link outreach, which BacklinkScan does.
Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live
Monitolink
Backlink monitor with daily checks and lost-link recovery emails
- Monitolink starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Monitolink does not cover AI search visibility, which BacklinkScan does.
Suits: Link builders who want to know the day a paid or earned link disappears
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 has no free plan, unlike BacklinkScan.
- LinkChecker.pro also lists a browser extension.
- LinkChecker.pro does not cover AI search visibility and link outreach, which BacklinkScan does.
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 does not cover AI search visibility and link outreach, which BacklinkScan does.
Suits: SEO consultants and agencies that buy links from publishers
Ahrefs
SEO toolset for backlinks, keyword research, audits and rank tracking
- Ahrefs starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Ahrefs also lists a browser extension.
- Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.
- Ahrefs does not cover reports, AI search visibility and link outreach, which BacklinkScan does.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
Limits worth knowing in BacklinkScan
- The pricing FAQ says refunds are not given once a plan is upgraded; the free plan is the way to try it.
- The free plan has no daily monitoring, alerts, CSV reports or disavow export, and gets community support only.
- Competitor analysis needs Pro, and PDF reports are listed as coming soon.
- The pricing table does not say which plans include the AI brand visibility checker.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BacklinkScan?
The alternatives to BacklinkScan in this directory are Linkody, Monitolink, LinkChecker.pro, Backlyzer and Ahrefs. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BacklinkScan.
Is there a free alternative to BacklinkScan?
Yes. Monitolink, Backlyzer and Ahrefs have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.