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Permalink Manager alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Permalink Manager alternative is Redirection (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Permalink Manager compared with 5 alternatives: Redirection, 301 Redirects - Redirect Manager, Yoast SEO, Rank Math and SEOPress.
Permalink Manager has a free plan. Paid plans start at €49 one-time for 2 domains, with 1 year of updates. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permalink ManagerThis tool | Free plan · from €49 one-time | Yes | Web |
| Redirection | Free | Free | Web |
| 301 Redirects - Redirect Manager | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Yoast SEO | Free plan · from $118.80/yr | Yes | Web |
| Rank Math | Free plan · from €8.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| SEOPress | Free plan · from $49/yr | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Permalink Manager
Redirection
Free WordPress plugin for managing 301 redirects and 404 errors
- Redirection is free.
Suits: Site moves and URL restructures with many redirects to set up
301 Redirects - Redirect Manager
WordPress plugin for 301, 302 and 307 redirects with a 404 error log
- 301 Redirects - Redirect Manager starts at $9.99 per month, or $49 one-time for a 1-site lifetime license.
- 301 Redirects - Redirect Manager also covers reports.
Suits: Small WordPress sites fixing broken links after moving content
Yoast SEO
WordPress SEO plugin with content analysis, schema and sitemaps
- Yoast SEO starts at $118.80 per year for 1 site, ex VAT.
- Yoast SEO also covers AI search visibility, content optimization, schema markup and internal linking.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want SEO guidance inside the post editor
Rank Math
WordPress SEO plugin for meta tags, schema, sitemaps and rank tracking
- Rank Math starts at €8.99 per month at renewal, billed annually, after a first year at €7.99.
- Rank Math also covers reports and rank tracking.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want SEO settings inside the editor
SEOPress
WordPress SEO plugin with a free edition and site licences from $49
- SEOPress starts at $49 per year for 1 site, ex VAT.
- SEOPress also covers rank tracking, site audit, backlink analysis, content optimization, schema markup and internal linking.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a capable free SEO plugin
Limits worth knowing in Permalink Manager
- It runs only inside WordPress, and it changes URLs only; titles, sitemaps and schema need an SEO plugin.
- Prices are in euros and exclude VAT.
- Category and custom taxonomy URLs, custom fields in URLs and extra redirects need Pro.
- There is no trial, but Pro has a 14-day money-back guarantee; it keeps working after its update period ends.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Permalink Manager?
The alternatives to Permalink Manager in this directory are Redirection, 301 Redirects - Redirect Manager, Yoast SEO, Rank Math and SEOPress. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Permalink Manager.
Is there a free alternative to Permalink Manager?
Yes. Redirection is free to use. 301 Redirects - Redirect Manager, Yoast SEO, Rank Math and SEOPress 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.