The LinkHunter Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about LinkHunter 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.
LinkHunter
The Insider’s Guide
Link prospecting and email outreach in one tool
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among link building tools, read from LinkHunter’s own pages.
Made by LinkHunter · checked Nov 12, 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 LinkHunter’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on LinkHunter’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 28 of the 53 other link building tools we grade
LinkHunter is a link-building tool for finding websites to approach, looking up contact emails and sending outreach from the same screen. It shows SEO metrics for each prospect, tracks which sites have been contacted, and exports outreach reports.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about LinkHunter, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You connect mailboxes and build templates before sending.
- 1
Best for link outreach from one screen on a small budget
LinkHunter finds sites to approach, looks up their contact emails and sends the outreach from the same screen.
- 2
Paid plans start at $49 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $49 per month for 500 outreach emails.
- 3
You can try it first
14 days free, no credit card required
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Prospect search
Finds relevant websites, shows an SEO value for each, previews sites inside the tool and downloads lists to a spreadsheet.
- 6
Email discovery
Looks up a website's contact email so outreach can be sent without leaving the tool.
- 7
Templates and personalization
Built-in email templates with dynamic fields, plus the option to submit a site's contact form from within LinkHunter.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 28 of 53
That is against the other link building tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace LinkHunter you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
LinkHunter at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $49 per month for 500 outreach emails
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14 days free, no credit card required
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- LinkHunter
- Category
- Backlinks & Link Building
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for link outreach from one screen on a small budget
LinkHunter finds sites to approach, looks up their contact emails and sends the outreach from the same screen. It costs $49 to $199 a month and each plan caps emails and campaigns. The site footer reads 2021, so we'd check it's still kept up before paying.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $49 a month for 500 outreach emails, which is level with this category's middle of $49. $99 buys 2,000 emails and $199 buys 5,000. |
| Free plan and trial | C | 14 days free with no card, and no free plan after. |
| Features | C | Prospect search, email lookup, templates, tracking and reports. Automatic follow-up and Semrush metrics need the $99 plan, and Starter shows Moz numbers only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You connect mailboxes and build templates before sending. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, but it sends through Gmail, Google Workspace or any SMTP and IMAP mailbox and exports to spreadsheets. |
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 LinkHunter is for
- Fits if you run targeted outreach and want prospecting and sending in one tool
- Works for small agencies on 500 to 5,000 emails a month
Who it is not for
- Tight if you send more than 500 emails or 7 campaigns a month, the Starter caps
- Skip it if you want automatic follow-up on Starter, because it starts at $99
- Watch out: phone support, training and onboarding are Agency-only at $199
- Watch out: the site footer reads 2021 and no annual pricing is shown
- Not for you if you want a free plan, as only the 14-day trial is free
Good to know
Good for
- Small agencies and site owners running targeted outreach campaigns
- Teams that want prospecting and email sending in one place
Worth knowing
- Plans are capped by outreach emails per month (500, 2,000 or 5,000) and by new campaigns.
- Automatic follow-up and Semrush metrics start on the Small Business plan; Starter shows Moz metrics only.
- Phone support, team training and onboarding are limited to the Agency plan.
- The footer of the site reads 2021, and the site publishes no pricing for annual billing.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$49
A month to start
LinkHunter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month for 500 outreach emails.
Starter
$49
per month for 500 outreach emails
7 new campaigns a month and 2 email accounts, with email discovery, templates and Moz metrics.
Small Business
$99
per month for 2,000 outreach emails
15 new campaigns and 5 email accounts a month, adding automatic follow-up and Semrush metrics.
Agency
$199
per month for 5,000 outreach emails
30 new campaigns and 10 email accounts a month, adding phone support, team training and onboarding.
Trying it first
14 days free, no credit card required
Read from linkhunter.com on Nov 12, 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
Link prospecting and email outreach in one tool. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: email campaigns, link outreach.
Prospect search, email lookup, templates, tracking and reports.
- Prospect search
- Finds relevant websites, shows an SEO value for each, previews sites inside the tool and downloads lists to a spreadsheet.
- Email discovery
- Looks up a website's contact email so outreach can be sent without leaving the tool.
- Templates and personalization
- Built-in email templates with dynamic fields, plus the option to submit a site's contact form from within LinkHunter.
- Automatic follow-up
- Follow-up emails are sent automatically on the Small Business and Agency plans.
- Outreach tracking and reports
- Keeps a record of every site contacted and exports prospecting and outreach reports.
- Mail account connections
- Sends through Gmail, Google Workspace, or any mailbox connected over SMTP and IMAP.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Gmail
- Google Workspace
- Moz
- Semrush
LinkHunter is made by LinkHunter.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
28/53
Other link building tools it is graded above
LinkHunter's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 28 of the 53 other link building tools we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 30 of 53) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $49 a month, against a middle price of $49 for the category: 19 of the 42 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 54 link building tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. LinkHunter’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 53
- CFree plan and trialAbove 22 of 53
- CFeaturesAbove 5 of 53
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 53
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 30 of 53
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 47 link building tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. LinkHunter 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
To replace LinkHunter you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $588 a year.
What you could make
- Link outreach: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
What this rests on. LinkHunter’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
BuzzStream, Pitchbox, GuestPostCRM, JustReachOut and ontolo
The 5 tools LinkHunter is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
BuzzStream
Free trial · from $49/mo
Outreach CRM for link building and digital PR.
- Only BuzzStream lists a browser extension.
- LinkHunter also covers email campaigns.
- BuzzStream also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
Pitchbox
Free trial · from $210/mo
Outreach platform for link building and digital PR teams.
- LinkHunter also covers email campaigns.
- Pitchbox also covers workflow automation and reports.
- 2.2GPA
GuestPostCRM
Free plan · from $20/mo
CRM for guest post sellers and buyers that runs from your Gmail inbox.
- GuestPostCRM has a free plan. LinkHunter does not, though it has a free trial.
- LinkHunter also covers email campaigns.
- GuestPostCRM also covers sales pipeline and invoicing.
- 1.8GPA
JustReachOut
Free trial · from $98/mo
Journalist search, pitch requests and link outreach in one tool.
- LinkHunter also covers email campaigns.
- JustReachOut also covers journalist requests.
- 1.4GPA
ontolo
From $97/mo
Prospecting crawler that finds link-building and marketing targets.
- LinkHunter also covers email campaigns.
- ontolo also covers research.
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 LinkHunter free?
No, LinkHunter is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14 days free, no credit card required.
How much does LinkHunter cost?
LinkHunter lists 3 plans. Starter: $49 per month for 500 outreach emails.
What platforms does LinkHunter work on?
LinkHunter is available on Web.
Does LinkHunter have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. LinkHunter is listed for Web.
Does LinkHunter have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. LinkHunter is listed for Web.
Is LinkHunter open source?
LinkHunter is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does LinkHunter integrate with?
LinkHunter's listing names Gmail, Google Workspace, Moz and Semrush. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes LinkHunter?
LinkHunter is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to LinkHunter?
The closest alternatives to LinkHunter in our directory are BuzzStream, Pitchbox, GuestPostCRM, JustReachOut and ontolo.
How does LinkHunter compare with other link building tools?
LinkHunter's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 28 of the 53 other link building tools we grade, and level with 11.
Is LinkHunter good value for money?
ToolGPA grades LinkHunter C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $49 a month, against a middle price of $49 for the category: 19 of the 42 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of LinkHunter?
To replace LinkHunter you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from LinkHunter’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from LinkHunter's own pages on 12 November 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 LinkHunter. Prices change, so check linkhunter.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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Tools graded, in 95 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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- 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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