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LinkHunter alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best LinkHunter alternative for most people is BuzzStream (2.2 GPA), first in our ranking of link building tools. The best free one is GuestPostCRM (2.2 GPA).

LinkHunter compared with 6 alternatives: BuzzStream, Pitchbox, GuestPostCRM, JustReachOut, ontolo and 1 more.

LinkHunter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month for 500 outreach emails. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LinkHunterThis toolFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb
BuzzStreamFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
PitchboxFree trial · from $210/moTrial onlyWeb
GuestPostCRMFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb
JustReachOutFree trial · from $98/moTrial onlyWeb
ontoloFrom $97/moNoWeb
CollaboratorFreeFreeWeb

Price against what you get

LinkHunter starts at $49 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

BuzzStream and Pitchbox score higher without starting lower. GuestPostCRM and Collaborator start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessLinkHunterBuzzStreamPitchboxGuestPostCRMJustReachOutontoloCollaborator

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of link building tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from LinkHunter

  1. BuzzStream

    Outreach CRM for link building and digital PR

    • BuzzStream starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • BuzzStream also lists a browser extension.
    • BuzzStream also covers reports.
    • BuzzStream does not cover email campaigns, which LinkHunter does.

    Suits: Digital PR teams pitching journalists and bloggers by email

    BuzzStream vs LinkHunterBuzzStream pricing and details

  2. Pitchbox

    Outreach platform for link building and digital PR teams

    • Pitchbox starts at $210 per month, billed annually ($300 billed monthly).
    • Pitchbox also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Pitchbox does not cover email campaigns, which LinkHunter does.

    Suits: Agencies running link building for many clients at once

    Pitchbox vs LinkHunterPitchbox pricing and details

  3. GuestPostCRM

    CRM for guest post sellers and buyers that runs from your Gmail inbox

    • GuestPostCRM starts at $20 per month with 12,000 credits and 3 users.
    • GuestPostCRM has a free plan, which LinkHunter lacks.
    • GuestPostCRM also covers sales pipeline and invoicing.
    • GuestPostCRM does not cover email campaigns, which LinkHunter does.

    Suits: Guest post sellers and publishers handling a heavy inbox of link requests

    GuestPostCRM vs LinkHunterGuestPostCRM pricing and details

  4. JustReachOut

    Journalist search, pitch requests and link outreach in one tool

    • JustReachOut starts at $98 per month for 100 email sends, billed annually ($147 billed monthly).
    • JustReachOut also covers journalist requests.
    • JustReachOut does not cover email campaigns, which LinkHunter does.

    Suits: Founders and small businesses doing their own press outreach

    JustReachOut vs LinkHunterJustReachOut pricing and details

  5. ontolo

    Prospecting crawler that finds link-building and marketing targets

    • ontolo starts at $97 per month for 1,000,000 URLs in your index.
    • ontolo also covers research.
    • ontolo does not cover email campaigns, which LinkHunter does.

    Suits: Link builders compiling large lists of guest post and resource page targets

    ontolo vs LinkHunterontolo pricing and details

  6. Collaborator

    Marketplace for buying guest posts and sponsored articles

    • Collaborator is free.
    • Collaborator has a free plan, which LinkHunter lacks.
    • Collaborator also covers long-form writing.
    • Collaborator does not cover email campaigns, which LinkHunter does.

    Suits: Buying guest posts and sponsored articles without writing outreach emails

    Collaborator vs LinkHunterCollaborator pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in LinkHunter

  • Plans are capped by outreach emails per month (500, 2,000 or 5,000) and by new campaigns.
  • Automatic follow-up and Semrush metrics start on the Small Business plan; Starter shows Moz metrics only.
  • Phone support, team training and onboarding are limited to the Agency plan.
  • The footer of the site reads 2021, and the site publishes no pricing for annual billing.
LinkHunter pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to LinkHunter?

The alternatives to LinkHunter in this directory are BuzzStream, Pitchbox, GuestPostCRM, JustReachOut, ontolo and Collaborator. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LinkHunter.

Is there a free alternative to LinkHunter?

Yes. Collaborator is free to use. GuestPostCRM 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 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.