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Xenu's Link Sleuth alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Xenu's Link Sleuth alternative is Beam Us Up (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Xenu's Link Sleuth compared with 5 alternatives: Dr. Link Check, Dead Link Checker, Integrity, Beam Us Up and Screaming Frog SEO Spider.
Xenu's Link Sleuth is free to use. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenu's Link SleuthThis tool | Free | Free | Windows |
| Dr. Link Check | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web |
| Dead Link Checker | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Integrity | Free plan · from $20 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Beam Us Up | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Screaming Frog SEO Spider | Free plan · from $279/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Xenu's Link Sleuth has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Dr. Link Check, Dead Link Checker and Beam Us Up score higher without starting lower.
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 Xenu's Link Sleuth
Dr. Link Check
Online broken link checker with blacklist and scheduled checks
- Dr. Link Check starts at $13 per month for 10,000 links, billed monthly.
- Dr. Link Check also lists a web app.
- Dr. Link Check lists no Windows app, which Xenu's Link Sleuth has.
Suits: Site owners who want broken links found and reported on a schedule
Dead Link Checker
Free online broken link checker with scheduled scans by subscription
- Dead Link Checker starts at $9.95 per month for up to 5 sites, billed monthly.
- Dead Link Checker also lists a web app.
- Dead Link Checker lists no Windows app, which Xenu's Link Sleuth has.
Suits: Quick free checks of small sites without installing anything
Integrity
Mac link checker, free for personal use, with paid SEO editions
- Integrity starts at $20 one-time, per user (Integrity Plus).
- Integrity also lists a macOS app.
- Integrity lists no Windows app, which Xenu's Link Sleuth has.
- Integrity can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Integrity does not cover reports, which Xenu's Link Sleuth does.
Suits: Mac users who want a quick, free broken-link check of a personal site
Beam Us Up
Free desktop SEO crawler for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Beam Us Up is free.
- Beam Us Up also lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Beam Us Up also covers page speed.
- Beam Us Up does not cover reports, which Xenu's Link Sleuth does.
Suits: Site owners and freelancers who want a crawler without a subscription
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Desktop website crawler for technical SEO audits
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider starts at $279 per user / year.
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider also lists macOS and Linux apps.
Suits: Technical SEOs auditing large sites from their own computer
Limits worth knowing in Xenu's Link Sleuth
- It runs only on Windows; the author will not make Mac or Linux versions, though users report it working under Wine.
- The last full release, 1.3.8, is from September 2010, and robots.txt support is not on the author's plans.
- Pages built only with JavaScript show no outgoing links, and logging in through a web form needs a separate test build.
- It checks links only: there are no on-page SEO, speed or structured data checks.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Xenu's Link Sleuth?
The alternatives to Xenu's Link Sleuth in this directory are Dr. Link Check, Dead Link Checker, Integrity, Beam Us Up and Screaming Frog SEO Spider. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Xenu's Link Sleuth.
Is there a free alternative to Xenu's Link Sleuth?
Yes. Beam Us Up is free to use. Dr. Link Check, Dead Link Checker, Integrity and Screaming Frog SEO Spider have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Xenu's Link Sleuth alternatives work on macOS?
The Xenu's Link Sleuth listing does not include a macOS app. Integrity, Beam Us Up and Screaming Frog SEO Spider list one.
Which Xenu's Link Sleuth alternatives work on Linux?
The Xenu's Link Sleuth listing does not include a Linux app. Beam Us Up and Screaming Frog SEO Spider list 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.