Alternatives · Link Building
Backlyzer alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Backlyzer alternative is Linkody (2.6 GPA). The best free one is BacklinkScan (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "1 project."
Backlyzer compared with 5 alternatives: LinkChecker.pro, Monitolink, BacklinkDog, Linkody and BacklinkScan.
Backlyzer has a free plan. Paid plans start at €24 per month for 100 links, billed annually (€29 billed monthly). 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BacklyzerThis tool | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| LinkChecker.pro | From $20.8/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Monitolink | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| BacklinkDog | From $12/mo | No | Web |
| Linkody | Free trial · from $11.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| BacklinkScan | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Backlyzer starts at about $26.89 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: LinkChecker.pro, Monitolink and Linkody.
BacklinkDog and BacklinkScan start 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 Backlyzer
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 Backlyzer.
- LinkChecker.pro also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Link-building agencies keeping thousands of placed links live and indexed
Monitolink
Backlink monitor with daily checks and lost-link recovery emails
- Monitolink starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Monitolink also covers link outreach.
Suits: Link builders who want to know the day a paid or earned link disappears
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 Backlyzer.
- BacklinkDog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BacklinkDog does not cover reports, which Backlyzer does.
Suits: Site owners who paid for guest posts or link placements and want to know if they vanish
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 Backlyzer.
Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live
BacklinkScan
Low-cost backlink monitor with spam scoring and disavow files
- BacklinkScan starts at $6 per month for 50,000 backlinks, billed annually ($8 billed monthly).
- BacklinkScan also covers AI search visibility and link outreach.
Suits: Small sites and freelancers who want backlink alerts on a small budget
Limits worth knowing in Backlyzer
- Prices are in euros only; the pricing pages show no dollar prices.
- It monitors links you add; it does not discover a site's backlinks the way Ahrefs or Semrush do.
- Google index checks and brand mentions start at Pro; the Free and Starter plans lack both.
- Check frequencies differ between pages (Starter every 72 hours or every 7 days), so confirm before relying on them.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Backlyzer?
The alternatives to Backlyzer in this directory are LinkChecker.pro, Monitolink, BacklinkDog, Linkody and BacklinkScan. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Backlyzer.
Is there a free alternative to Backlyzer?
Yes. Monitolink and BacklinkScan 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.