Alternatives · Link Building
Pitchbox alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Pitchbox alternative for most people is BuzzStream (2.2 GPA), first in our ranking of link building tools. The best free one is GuestPostCRM (2.2 GPA).
Pitchbox compared with 12 alternatives: BuzzStream, JustReachOut, lemlist, AutoBacklinks, BacklinkGPT and 7 more.
Pitchbox is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $210 per month, billed annually ($300 billed monthly). 2 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PitchboxThis tool | Free trial · from $210/mo | Trial only | Web |
| BuzzStream | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| JustReachOut | Free trial · from $98/mo | Trial only | Web |
| lemlist | Free trial · from $55/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| AutoBacklinks | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| BacklinkGPT | From $149/mo | No | Web |
| ColdSEO | Free plan · from $63/mo | Yes | Web |
| GuestPostCRM | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Linkee | Free trial · from $80.83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| LinkIntel | From $99/mo | No | Web |
| Linkomatic | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| ListBrew | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| MentionAgent | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Pitchbox starts at $210 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 10 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
BuzzStream, JustReachOut, AutoBacklinks, BacklinkGPT, ColdSEO, GuestPostCRM and 4 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 Pitchbox
BuzzStream
Outreach CRM for link building and digital PR
- BuzzStream starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- BuzzStream also lists a browser extension.
- BuzzStream does not cover workflow automation, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Digital PR teams pitching journalists and bloggers by email
JustReachOut
Journalist search, pitch requests and link outreach in one tool
- JustReachOut starts at $98 per month for 100 email sends, billed annually ($147 billed monthly).
- JustReachOut also covers journalist requests.
- JustReachOut does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Founders and small businesses doing their own press outreach
lemlist
Cold email and LinkedIn sequences with a built-in lead database
- lemlist starts at $55 per month for 50,000 emails, billed yearly ($69 monthly).
- lemlist also lists a browser extension.
- lemlist also covers templates, AI agents and email campaigns.
- lemlist does not cover workflow automation, reports and link outreach, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Sales teams that combine cold email with LinkedIn and calls
AutoBacklinks
AI outreach agent for guest posts, listicles and link insertions
- AutoBacklinks starts at $49 per month for 2,500 credits, billed monthly.
- AutoBacklinks also covers AI agents and inbox warm-up.
- AutoBacklinks does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Founders and small teams doing their own guest post and listicle outreach
BacklinkGPT
AI link-building agent for owners without an SEO team
- BacklinkGPT starts at $149 per month for up to 6 pitches a day.
- BacklinkGPT also covers AI agents.
- BacklinkGPT does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Founders and small business owners without an SEO team
ColdSEO
Cold email outreach for link building with placed-link tracking
- ColdSEO starts at $63 per month for 5,000 sends, billed annually ($79 billed monthly).
- ColdSEO has a free plan, which Pitchbox lacks.
- ColdSEO also covers inbox warm-up.
- ColdSEO does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: SEO consultants doing their own link outreach on a small budget
GuestPostCRM
CRM for guest post sellers and buyers that runs from your Gmail inbox
- GuestPostCRM starts at $20 per month with 12,000 credits and 3 users.
- GuestPostCRM has a free plan, which Pitchbox lacks.
- GuestPostCRM also covers sales pipeline and invoicing.
- GuestPostCRM does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Guest post sellers and publishers handling a heavy inbox of link requests
Linkee
AI prospect vetting, email finding and outreach for link building
- Linkee starts at $80.83 per month for 10,000 credits, billed yearly ($97 billed monthly).
- Linkee also covers email verification.
- Linkee does not cover workflow automation, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: SEO specialists running guest post and niche edit outreach
LinkIntel
AI link building agent that pitches, negotiates and verifies links
- LinkIntel starts at $99 per month for 2,000 credits, billed monthly.
- LinkIntel also covers AI agents and inbox warm-up.
- LinkIntel does not cover workflow automation, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Teams that want link outreach run without sending from their own domain
Linkomatic
Link prospect lists with verified editor contacts, paid for in credits
- Linkomatic also covers email verification.
- Linkomatic does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: SEO teams that run their own outreach and need prospect lists
ListBrew
Finds listicles that feature rivals but not you, with editor contacts
- ListBrew starts at $49 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly.
- ListBrew also covers AI search visibility.
- ListBrew does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: SaaS and ecommerce brands trying to get onto 'best of' lists
MentionAgent
AI agent that finds blogs, pitches editors and sends from an inbox
- MentionAgent starts at $99 per month for 1 site and 1 sending inbox, billed monthly.
- MentionAgent also covers AI agents, inbox warm-up and AI search visibility.
- MentionAgent does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Pitchbox does.
Suits: Founders and solo marketers who want links without running outreach by hand
Limits worth knowing in Pitchbox
- Every plan needs a one-year commitment, whether billed monthly or annually; cancelling keeps access until the term ends.
- Pro has 2 users and 2 mailboxes; recurring campaigns, email rotation, Slack and the API start at Advanced for $420 a month.
- There is no self-serve trial: trials are arranged after a demo with a product specialist.
- Expert-led onboarding costs $2,000 to $4,000 by plan on monthly billing and is included with annual billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pitchbox?
The alternatives to Pitchbox in this directory are BuzzStream, JustReachOut, lemlist, AutoBacklinks, BacklinkGPT, ColdSEO, GuestPostCRM, Linkee, LinkIntel, Linkomatic, ListBrew and MentionAgent. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pitchbox.
Is there a free alternative to Pitchbox?
Yes. ColdSEO and GuestPostCRM 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.


