Alternatives · Link Building
Majestic alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Majestic alternative is Linkody (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Monitolink (2.2 GPA).
Majestic compared with 10 alternatives: Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz Pro, LinkResearchTools, SE Ranking and 5 more.
Majestic has a free plan. Paid plans start at $41.67 per month, billed annually ($49.99 billed monthly). 4 of the 10 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MajesticThis tool | Free plan · from $41.67/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| Moz Pro | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| LinkResearchTools | From $599/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| SE Ranking | Free trial · from $103.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| LinkChecker.pro | From $20.8/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Linkody | Free trial · from $11.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Monitolink | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| SEOkicks | Paid | No | Web |
| DomDetailer | From $34 one-time | No | Web, Windows |
Price against what you get
Majestic starts at $41.67 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
LinkResearchTools scores higher without starting lower. LinkChecker.pro, Linkody and Monitolink 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 Majestic
Ahrefs
SEO toolset for backlinks, keyword research, audits and rank tracking
- Ahrefs starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.
- Ahrefs does not cover reports, which Majestic does.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
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 lists no browser extension, which Majestic 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
Moz Pro
SEO toolkit for keyword and link research, site crawls and rankings
- Moz Pro starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- Moz Pro also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.
- Moz Pro does not cover reports, which Majestic does.
Suits: Small businesses and beginners who want guided SEO with onboarding tips
LinkResearchTools
Backlink audits, disavow files and link risk checks from 25+ sources
- LinkResearchTools starts at $599 per month, billed monthly.
- LinkResearchTools has no free plan, unlike Majestic.
Suits: SEOs cleaning up a backlink profile after a Google penalty
SE Ranking
SEO platform for rank tracking, audits, research and AI visibility
- SE Ranking starts at $103.20 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
- SE Ranking has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Majestic.
- SE Ranking lists no browser extension, which Majestic has.
- SE Ranking also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.
Suits: Agencies and consultants tracking rankings for many client sites
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 Majestic.
Suits: Link-building agencies keeping thousands of placed links live and indexed
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 Majestic.
- Linkody lists no browser extension, which Majestic has.
Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live
Monitolink
Backlink monitor with daily checks and lost-link recovery emails
- Monitolink starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Monitolink lists no browser extension, which Majestic has.
- Monitolink also covers link outreach.
Suits: Link builders who want to know the day a paid or earned link disappears
SEOkicks
German backlink checker with its own link index, exports and an API
- SEOkicks has no free plan, unlike Majestic.
- SEOkicks lists no browser extension, which Majestic has.
- SEOkicks does not cover reports, which Majestic does.
Suits: SEOs who want a second backlink index beside Ahrefs or Majestic
DomDetailer
Bulk Moz, Majestic and backlink lookups on credits that never expire
- DomDetailer starts at $34 one-time for 25,000 domain lookups, credits never expire.
- DomDetailer has no free plan, unlike Majestic.
- DomDetailer also lists a Windows app.
- DomDetailer lists no browser extension, which Majestic has.
- DomDetailer does not cover reports, which Majestic does.
Suits: Domain hunters screening expired and auction domains in bulk
Limits worth knowing in Majestic
- Lite searches only the Fresh Index of the last 120 days; history and the comparison tools need Pro.
- API access, extra users and creating OpenApps start with the API plan at $399.99 a month billed monthly.
- There is no free trial; Lite and Pro have a 7-day money-back guarantee for first-time customers, and prices exclude VAT.
- The homepage gives the Historic Index a date range ending in March 2024; newer links sit in the Fresh Index.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Majestic?
The alternatives to Majestic in this directory are Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz Pro, LinkResearchTools, SE Ranking, LinkChecker.pro, Linkody, Monitolink, SEOkicks and DomDetailer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Majestic.
Is there a free alternative to Majestic?
Yes. Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz Pro and Monitolink have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Majestic alternatives work on Windows?
The Majestic listing does not include a Windows app. DomDetailer 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.