Alternatives · Link Building
Linkody alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Linkody alternative is LinkCheck (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Linkody compared with 12 alternatives: Monitolink, LinkChecker.pro, Majestic, Ahrefs, Backlink Pilot and 7 more.
Linkody is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $11.20 per month for 500 links, billed annually ($14.90 billed monthly). 8 of the 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LinkodyThis tool | 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 |
| Majestic | Free plan · from $41.67/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Backlink Pilot | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| BacklinkDog | From $12/mo | No | Web |
| BacklinkOS | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| BacklinkScan | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Backlyzer | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| BrandMentions | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| LinkCheck | Free | Free | Web |
| LinkResearchTools | From $599/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Linkody starts at $11.20 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 11 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
LinkResearchTools scores higher without starting lower. BacklinkScan and LinkCheck 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 Linkody
Monitolink
Backlink monitor with daily checks and lost-link recovery emails
- Monitolink starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Monitolink has a free plan, which Linkody lacks.
- Monitolink also covers link outreach.
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 also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Link-building agencies keeping thousands of placed links live and indexed
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 has a free plan, which Linkody lacks.
- Majestic also lists a browser extension.
Suits: SEOs who want a dedicated backlink index rather than a full suite
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 Linkody lacks.
- Ahrefs also lists a browser extension.
- Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.
- Ahrefs does not cover reports, which Linkody does.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
Backlink Pilot
Monitor for placed backlinks, organized by client and partner
- Backlink Pilot starts at $15 per month for up to 500 links.
- Backlink Pilot has a free plan, which Linkody lacks.
Suits: SEO agencies keeping placed links in a spreadsheet today
BacklinkDog
Backlink checker that emails you when a link you placed changes
- BacklinkDog starts at $12 per month for 500 backlinks, billed monthly.
- BacklinkDog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BacklinkDog does not cover reports, which Linkody does.
Suits: Site owners who paid for guest posts or link placements and want to know if they vanish
BacklinkOS
Backlink CRM for finding link partners and tracking link exchanges
- BacklinkOS starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- BacklinkOS has a free plan, which Linkody lacks.
- BacklinkOS also covers link outreach.
- BacklinkOS does not cover reports, which Linkody does.
Suits: Link builders who arrange link exchanges with other site owners
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 has a free plan, which Linkody lacks.
- BacklinkScan also covers AI search visibility and link outreach.
Suits: Small sites and freelancers who want backlink alerts on a small budget
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 has a free plan, which Linkody lacks.
Suits: SEO consultants and agencies that buy links from publishers
BrandMentions
Web and social mention monitoring with alerts and AI sentiment
- BrandMentions starts at $79 per month for 5 keywords, billed annually ($99 billed quarterly).
- BrandMentions does not cover backlink analysis, which Linkody does.
Suits: PR and marketing teams watching what is said about a brand online
LinkCheck
Free backlink monitor for up to 5,000 links you import
- LinkCheck is free.
- LinkCheck has a free plan, which Linkody lacks.
- LinkCheck also covers link outreach.
- LinkCheck does not cover reports, which Linkody does.
Suits: SEO teams that find links in Ahrefs or Semrush and want them watched
LinkResearchTools
Backlink audits, disavow files and link risk checks from 25+ sources
- LinkResearchTools starts at $599 per month, billed monthly.
- LinkResearchTools also lists a browser extension.
Suits: SEOs cleaning up a backlink profile after a Google penalty
Limits worth knowing in Linkody
- The website quota covers your own sites and every competitor you track; each competitor uses one slot.
- Links are rechecked once every 24 hours rather than continuously.
- Webmaster and Advanced have a single user; Pro, at $49.90 a month, is the first plan with more than one.
- After cancelling, the account drops to a free plan whose limits the pricing page does not give; Linkody keeps your links.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Linkody?
The alternatives to Linkody in this directory are Monitolink, LinkChecker.pro, Majestic, Ahrefs, Backlink Pilot, BacklinkDog, BacklinkOS, BacklinkScan, Backlyzer, BrandMentions, LinkCheck and LinkResearchTools. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Linkody.
Is there a free alternative to Linkody?
Yes. LinkCheck is free to use. Monitolink, Majestic, Ahrefs, Backlink Pilot, BacklinkOS, BacklinkScan and Backlyzer 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.