Alternatives · Link Building
BrandMentions alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded BrandMentions alternative is Linkody (2.6 GPA).
BrandMentions compared with 5 alternatives: Brand24, Semrush AI PR Toolkit, Linkody, Semrush and Ahrefs.
BrandMentions is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per month for 5 keywords, billed annually ($99 billed quarterly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrandMentionsThis tool | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Brand24 | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Semrush AI PR Toolkit | Free trial · from $149/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Linkody | Free trial · from $11.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
BrandMentions starts at $79 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 2 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Linkody.
Semrush AI PR Toolkit scores 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 BrandMentions
Brand24
Social listening across social networks, news, blogs and podcasts
- Brand24 starts at $199 per month, billed annually ($249 billed monthly).
- Brand24 also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Marketing and PR teams tracking what people say about a brand online
Semrush AI PR Toolkit
Media database, pitching and monitoring, formerly Prowly
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit starts at $149 per month, billed annually.
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit also covers link outreach.
Suits: Marketers new to PR who want a guided way to pitch journalists
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 backlink analysis.
Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live
Semrush
SEO suite for keyword research, rank tracking and AI search visibility
- Semrush starts at $117.33 per month, billed annually ($139 billed monthly).
- Semrush has a free plan, which BrandMentions lacks.
- Semrush also covers keyword research, rank tracking, site audit and backlink analysis.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
Ahrefs
SEO toolset for backlinks, keyword research, audits and rank tracking
- Ahrefs starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Ahrefs has a free plan, which BrandMentions lacks.
- Ahrefs also lists a browser extension.
- Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking, site audit and backlink analysis.
- Ahrefs does not cover reports, which BrandMentions does.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
Limits worth knowing in BrandMentions
- There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial; Starter's shortest billing term is quarterly, at $99 a month.
- Starter tracks 5 keywords with daily updates; hourly updates start at Pro and real-time updates at Expert.
- White-label reports and Boolean search start at Expert; the API and up to 10 years of history come only with Enterprise.
- BrandMentions calls itself monitoring software, not a link-building service, and it does not sell links or placements.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BrandMentions?
The alternatives to BrandMentions in this directory are Brand24, Semrush AI PR Toolkit, Linkody, Semrush and Ahrefs. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BrandMentions.
Is there a free alternative to BrandMentions?
Yes. Semrush and Ahrefs have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which BrandMentions alternatives work on Android?
The BrandMentions listing does not include an Android app. Brand24 lists one.
Which BrandMentions alternatives work on iOS?
The BrandMentions listing does not include an iOS app. Brand24 lists one.
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.