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LinkResearchTools alternatives

As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded LinkResearchTools alternative is Linkody (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Majestic (2.2 GPA).

LinkResearchTools compared with 7 alternatives: Majestic, Ahrefs, Semrush, Linkody, SEOkicks and 2 more.

LinkResearchTools is a paid product, starting at $599 per month, billed monthly. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LinkResearchToolsThis toolFrom $599/moNoWeb, Browser extension
MajesticFree plan · from $41.67/moYesWeb, Browser extension
AhrefsFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb, Browser extension
SemrushFree plan · from $117.33/moYesWeb
LinkodyFree trial · from $11.20/moTrial onlyWeb
SEOkicksPaidNoWeb
Link Redirect TraceFreeFreeBrowser extension
URL ProfilerFree trial · from $19.95/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows

Price against what you get

LinkResearchTools starts at $599 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Majestic and Linkody 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 lessLinkResearchToolsMajesticLinkody

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How each one differs from LinkResearchTools

  1. 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 LinkResearchTools lacks.

    Suits: SEOs who want a dedicated backlink index rather than a full suite

    Majestic vs LinkResearchToolsMajestic pricing and details

  2. 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 LinkResearchTools lacks.
    • Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.
    • Ahrefs does not cover reports, which LinkResearchTools does.

    Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research

    Ahrefs vs LinkResearchToolsAhrefs pricing and details

  3. 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 LinkResearchTools lacks.
    • Semrush lists no browser extension, which LinkResearchTools has.
    • Semrush also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.

    Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account

    Semrush vs LinkResearchToolsSemrush pricing and details

  4. 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 lists no browser extension, which LinkResearchTools has.

    Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live

    Linkody vs LinkResearchToolsLinkody pricing and details

  5. SEOkicks

    German backlink checker with its own link index, exports and an API

    • SEOkicks lists no browser extension, which LinkResearchTools has.
    • SEOkicks does not cover reports, which LinkResearchTools does.

    Suits: SEOs who want a second backlink index beside Ahrefs or Majestic

    SEOkicks vs LinkResearchToolsSEOkicks pricing and details

  6. URL Profiler

    Desktop tool that gathers link, content and contact data for URLs

    • URL Profiler starts at $19.95 per month, billed yearly ($29.95 billed monthly).
    • URL Profiler also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • URL Profiler lists no web app and browser extension, which LinkResearchTools has.
    • URL Profiler also covers site audit.
    • URL Profiler does not cover reports, which LinkResearchTools does.

    Suits: SEOs auditing large backlink lists for a penalty clean-up

    URL Profiler vs LinkResearchToolsURL Profiler pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in LinkResearchTools

  • There is no free plan or free trial: a 7-day trial of Superhero Small costs $17, cannot export data and leaves out Link Detox Boost.
  • Domains and users are listed as unlimited, but each report uses the plan's link crawl budget, and large profiles need extra budget.
  • Phone support comes only with Enterprise; Superhero Small has email support only.
  • Plans can also be paid quarterly, every six months or yearly, and are priced at the same figures in euros.
LinkResearchTools pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to LinkResearchTools?

The alternatives to LinkResearchTools in this directory are Majestic, Ahrefs, Semrush, Linkody, SEOkicks, Link Redirect Trace and URL Profiler. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LinkResearchTools.

Is there a free alternative to LinkResearchTools?

Yes. Link Redirect Trace is free to use. Majestic, Ahrefs and Semrush have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which LinkResearchTools alternatives work on Windows?

The LinkResearchTools listing does not include a Windows app. URL Profiler lists one.

Which LinkResearchTools alternatives work on macOS?

The LinkResearchTools listing does not include a macOS app. URL Profiler 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.