Alternatives · Link Building
Monitolink alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Monitolink alternative is LinkCheck (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Monitolink compared with 11 alternatives: Linkody, LinkChecker.pro, Backlyzer, Majestic, Ahrefs and 6 more.
Monitolink has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 7 of the 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonitolinkThis tool | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Linkody | Free trial · from $11.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| LinkChecker.pro | From $20.8/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Backlyzer | Free plan · from €24/mo | Yes | Web |
| 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 |
| LinkCheck | Free | Free | Web |
| LinkSwapy | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Monitolink starts at $24 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 10 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Linkody, LinkChecker.pro, Backlink Pilot, BacklinkDog, BacklinkOS, BacklinkScan and 1 more 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 Monitolink
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 Monitolink.
- Linkody does not cover link outreach, which Monitolink does.
Suits: Link builders checking that paid or earned links stay live
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 Monitolink.
- LinkChecker.pro also lists a browser extension.
- LinkChecker.pro does not cover link outreach, which Monitolink does.
Suits: Link-building agencies keeping thousands of placed links live and indexed
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 does not cover link outreach, which Monitolink does.
Suits: SEO consultants and agencies that buy links from publishers
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 also lists a browser extension.
- Majestic does not cover link outreach, which Monitolink does.
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 also lists a browser extension.
- Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking and site audit.
- Ahrefs does not cover reports and link outreach, which Monitolink 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 does not cover link outreach, which Monitolink does.
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 has no free plan, unlike Monitolink.
- BacklinkDog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- BacklinkDog does not cover reports and link outreach, which Monitolink 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 does not cover reports, which Monitolink 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 also covers AI search visibility.
Suits: Small sites and freelancers who want backlink alerts on a small budget
LinkCheck
Free backlink monitor for up to 5,000 links you import
- LinkCheck is free.
- LinkCheck does not cover reports, which Monitolink does.
Suits: SEO teams that find links in Ahrefs or Semrush and want them watched
LinkSwapy
Link partnership CRM with return-link tracking and backlink checks
- LinkSwapy starts at $49 per month for 300 monitored links, billed monthly.
- LinkSwapy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Monitolink.
Suits: SEO teams that exchange links with partners and need to track who owes what
Limits worth knowing in Monitolink
- The free plan checks links only weekly; daily checks and recovery outreach start at Starter.
- Recovery emails go out through your own Gmail account, and contact lookups are capped monthly; 500 more cost $15 a month.
- White-label reports start at Agency; API access and SSO come only with custom-priced Enterprise.
- The pricing page's plan cards and comparison table give different limits for some plans, so confirm the numbers before buying.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Monitolink?
The alternatives to Monitolink in this directory are Linkody, LinkChecker.pro, Backlyzer, Majestic, Ahrefs, Backlink Pilot, BacklinkDog, BacklinkOS, BacklinkScan, LinkCheck and LinkSwapy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Monitolink.
Is there a free alternative to Monitolink?
Yes. LinkCheck is free to use. Backlyzer, Majestic, Ahrefs, Backlink Pilot, BacklinkOS and BacklinkScan 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.