The LinkCheck Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about LinkCheck in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
LinkCheck
The Insider’s Guide
Free backlink monitor for up to 5,000 links you import
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among link building tools, read from LinkCheck’s own pages.
Made by LinkCheck · checked Oct 23, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from LinkCheck’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on LinkCheck’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 50 of the 50 other link building tools we grade
LinkCheck is a web app that watches a list of backlinks you already have and flags the ones that go missing, redirect, change anchor text or turn nofollow. You import links from Ahrefs or Semrush exports or another CSV, then review each change with the recorded and detected values side by side. Monitoring is free; LinkCheck also sells managed link placements as separate orders.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about LinkCheck, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You verify your email and domain, then import a CSV or add links by hand before anything gets checked.
- 1
Best for free monitoring of backlinks you've already found
LinkCheck watches up to 5,000 backlinks you import from Ahrefs, Semrush or a CSV, for free, and flags the ones that go missing, redirect or change.
- 2
It is free
LinkCheck has no paid plan at all. Free account: monitoring for up to 5,000 backlinks across up to 25 verified domains, with no time limit and no payment card.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Backlink import
Bring in Ahrefs or Semrush backlink exports, any CSV with referring-page and target columns, or single links by hand, with a preview that flags import problems.
- 5
Change detection
Records missing or blocked pages, redirects, changed destinations, nofollow and other attribute changes, anchor text changes and recovered links.
- 6
Evidence view
Shows what was recorded next to what the latest check found, with the referring page and target URL open together for review.
- 7
A 3.0 GPA, above 50 of 50
That is against the other link building tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
LinkCheck is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
LinkCheck at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- LinkCheck
- Category
- Backlinks & Link Building
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for free monitoring of backlinks you've already found
LinkCheck watches up to 5,000 backlinks you import from Ahrefs, Semrush or a CSV, for free, and flags the ones that go missing, redirect or change. It finds no links itself, there's no fixed check schedule, and the managed link placements it sells on the side are priced only once you sign in.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free, with no paid monitoring plan at all: up to 5,000 backlinks across 25 domains for nothing. What it sells is managed link placements, as separate orders. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free with no card and no time limit, for 5,000 backlinks across 25 verified domains. That's a cap a normal site owner won't reach. |
| Features | C | Flags missing, blocked and redirected pages, changed destinations, nofollow and anchor text, with an evidence view and notes beside each link. It does monitoring fully, but that's a smaller job, and it discovers no links, so you need Ahrefs, Semrush or your own list first. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You verify your email and domain, then import a CSV or add links by hand before anything gets checked. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with no desktop or phone app. It reads Google Search Console and Google Analytics and takes Ahrefs and Semrush exports. No API on record. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who LinkCheck is for
- Fits if you find links in Ahrefs or Semrush and want the ones that matter watched for free
- Works for agencies watching placed links across up to 25 client domains
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want links discovered for you, as it only watches what you import or add
- Watch out: there's no fixed check interval, and each link's page shows when it will next be checked
- Not for you if you want lost links chased, as it records changes but sends no outreach and recovers nothing
- Watch out: managed link placements are sold separately, with prices shown only after you sign in
- Too light for more than 5,000 backlinks or 25 domains, the limits of the one free account
Good to know
Good for
- SEO teams that find links in Ahrefs or Semrush and want them watched
- Agencies tracking placed links across several client domains
- Anyone who wants backlink monitoring without a subscription
Worth knowing
- It does not discover backlinks; you import them from another tool or add them by hand.
- There is no fixed check interval: the timing varies by link, and each link's page shows its next check.
- It does not send outreach or recover lost links for you; it records changes and keeps follow-up notes.
- Marketplace placements are bought separately, and their prices are shown only after you sign in.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
LinkCheck is free to use.
What it sells is managed link placements, as separate orders.
Free
$0
Up to 5,000 monitored backlinks across 25 verified domains, with CSV import and export.
The free plan
Free account: monitoring for up to 5,000 backlinks across up to 25 verified domains, with no time limit and no payment card.
Read from linkcheck.app on Oct 23, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free backlink monitor for up to 5,000 links you import. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: backlink analysis, link outreach.
It does monitoring fully, but that's a smaller job, and it discovers no links, so you need Ahrefs, Semrush or your own list first.
- Backlink import
- Bring in Ahrefs or Semrush backlink exports, any CSV with referring-page and target columns, or single links by hand, with a preview that flags import problems.
- Change detection
- Records missing or blocked pages, redirects, changed destinations, nofollow and other attribute changes, anchor text changes and recovered links.
- Evidence view
- Shows what was recorded next to what the latest check found, with the referring page and target URL open together for review.
- Notes and recovery guidance
- Keep notes, contact details and recovery steps beside each link, and export a filtered view as CSV for a teammate.
- Google connections
- Optional read-only connections to Google Search Console and Google Analytics, plus Google Sign-In.
- Marketplace placements
- Paid managed link placements that feed into monitoring once verified, with one year of placement support and a full refund if delivery fails.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Google Search Console
- Google Analytics
LinkCheck is made by LinkCheck.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
50/50
Other link building tools it is graded above
LinkCheck's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 50 of the 50 other link building tools we grade.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 47 of 50) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
LinkCheck has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 51 link building tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. LinkCheck’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 40 of 50
- AFree plan and trialAbove 47 of 50
- CFeaturesAbove 4 of 50
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 50
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 28 of 50
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 45 link building tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. LinkCheck is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
LinkCheck is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 50 of the 50 other link building tools we grade.
What you could make
- Link outreach: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An index of the links between billions of web pages.
What this rests on. LinkCheck’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Backlink Pilot, Linkody, LinkChecker.pro and Monitolink
The 4 tools LinkCheck is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Backlink Pilot
Free plan · from $15/mo
Monitor for placed backlinks, organized by client and partner.
- LinkCheck also covers link outreach.
- Backlink Pilot also covers reports.
- 2.6GPA
Linkody
Free trial · from $11.20/mo
Backlink monitor that alerts you when links are gained or lost.
- LinkCheck has a free plan. Linkody does not, though it has a free trial.
- LinkCheck also covers link outreach.
- Linkody also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
LinkChecker.pro
From $20.8/mo
Backlink tracker that checks placed links daily and their indexing.
- LinkCheck has a free plan. LinkChecker.pro does not.
- Only LinkChecker.pro lists a browser extension.
- LinkCheck also covers link outreach.
- 2.2GPA
Monitolink
Free plan · from $24/mo
Backlink monitor with daily checks and lost-link recovery emails.
- Monitolink also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is LinkCheck free?
Yes. LinkCheck is free to use.
How much does LinkCheck cost?
LinkCheck lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does LinkCheck work on?
LinkCheck is available on Web.
Does LinkCheck have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. LinkCheck is listed for Web.
Does LinkCheck have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. LinkCheck is listed for Web.
Is LinkCheck open source?
LinkCheck is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 23, 2026.
What does LinkCheck integrate with?
LinkCheck's listing names Google Search Console and Google Analytics. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes LinkCheck?
LinkCheck is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to LinkCheck?
The closest alternatives to LinkCheck in our directory are Backlink Pilot, Linkody, LinkChecker.pro and Monitolink.
How does LinkCheck compare with other link building tools?
LinkCheck's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 50 of the 50 other link building tools we grade.
Is LinkCheck good value for money?
ToolGPA grades LinkCheck A for value for money. LinkCheck has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of LinkCheck?
LinkCheck is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from LinkCheck’s own pages on Oct 23, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 23, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from LinkCheck's own pages on 23 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by LinkCheck. Prices change, so check linkcheck.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- LinkCheck, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/linkcheck
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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