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LinkDRMost similar to BacklinkGPT in what it does, its category and its price.
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SEO.aiHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. BacklinkGPT has none.
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KafkaiFrom EUR 28/mo, against from $149/mo for BacklinkGPT.
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SE RankingRated 4.6 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for BacklinkGPT.
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At a glance
Green means better than BacklinkGPT, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | $149/mo | No | AI agent that finds backlink prospects and drafts personalized outreach emails to earn links. | ||
| 3.9−0.1 | Not listed | No | Finds backlink prospects, drafts the outreach and holds placements for approval. | vs BacklinkGPT | |
| 3.6−0.4 | Not listed | No | A long-established SEO suite covering rank tracking, keyword research, site audit, backlinks and toxic link detection, with white-label reports for agencies. | vs BacklinkGPT | |
| 4.6+0.6 | $103/mo$46 less | No | A comprehensive SEO suite priced below the category's largest platforms | vs BacklinkGPT | |
| 4.3+0.3 | $49/mo$100 less | YesBacklinkGPT has none | Fully autonomous: writes, publishes, and builds backlinks without manual steps | vs BacklinkGPT | |
| 3.6−0.4 | Not listed | No | Turns a prompt into a published, cited SEO article - agencies save 30+ hours a month automating keyword research, publishing, link building, and client reporting. | vs BacklinkGPT | |
| 4.6+0.6 | $129/mo$20 less | No | A comprehensive, long-established SEO suite built around one of the largest backlink indexes | vs BacklinkGPT | |
| 3.4−0.6 | $28/mo$121 less | No | A '4C' framework - Catch-Up, Compete, Consolidate, Complement - turns competitor keyword gaps and SERP tracking directly into AI-generated, SEO-optimized articles in one workflow. | vs BacklinkGPT | |
| 3.6−0.4 | Free | YesBacklinkGPT has none | Automated SEO to-do list - site audits, AI content scheduling, competitor benchmarking - used across 15,000+ sites including Bosch and Gymshark. | vs BacklinkGPT |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches BacklinkGPT.

LinkDR
3.9Not listed
vs BacklinkGPT−0.1
Finds backlink prospects, drafts the outreach and holds placements for approval.
- Backlink prospect identification
- Outreach drafting
- Reply tracking
A person approves every placement before it publishes
Paid with no free tier

WebCEO
3.6Not listed
vs BacklinkGPT−0.4
A long-established SEO suite covering rank tracking, keyword research, site audit, backlinks and toxic link detection, with white-label reports for agencies.
- Rank tracking and keyword research
- Site audit and internal link analysis
- Backlink checker, toxic link checker and competitor backlink spy
Covers the full SEO discipline rather than one slice
Breadth over depth against specialists like Ahrefs or Semrush

SE Ranking
4.6$103/mo
vs BacklinkGPT$46 less+0.6
A comprehensive SEO suite priced below the category's largest platforms.
- Comprehensive SEO suite: keyword research, rank tracking, audits, and backlinks
- Priced meaningfully below Ahrefs and Semrush for comparable scope
- No free plan, paid access only
Comprehensive feature scope at a lower price than the category's largest platforms
No free plan to test before committing

SEO.ai
4.3$49/mo
vs BacklinkGPT$100 less+0.3Free plan
Fully autonomous: writes, publishes, and builds backlinks without manual steps.
- Automated content creation and direct website publishing
- Automatic backlink building through a niche link-exchange network
- 24/7 unattended operation
Automates content, publishing, and backlinks in one continuous loop
Link-exchange-based backlink building carries different risk considerations than earned backlinks

Adaptify
3.6Not listed
vs BacklinkGPT−0.4
Turns a prompt into a published, cited SEO article - agencies save 30+ hours a month automating keyword research, publishing, link building, and client reporting.
- AI-generated SEO articles with real source citations
- Direct CMS publishing (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, HubSpot)
- Automated link-building outreach and backlink placement
Cited sources in generated content reduce the unsupported-claims risk of generic AI writing
Pricing isn't disclosed on the homepage

Ahrefs
4.6$129/mo
vs BacklinkGPT$20 less+0.6
A comprehensive, long-established SEO suite built around one of the largest backlink indexes.
- One of the largest, most frequently updated backlink indexes in the industry
- Full SEO suite: keyword research, site audits, rank tracking, content exploration
- Operating since 2010, well established in the category
Backlink index depth and update frequency are hard to match
No free plan, a real financial commitment before testing thoroughly

Kafkai
3.4$28/mo
vs BacklinkGPT$121 less−0.6
A '4C' framework - Catch-Up, Compete, Consolidate, Complement - turns competitor keyword gaps and SERP tracking directly into AI-generated, SEO-optimized articles in one workflow.
- Competitor keyword ranking tracking across multiple countries
- Content gap analysis and keyword clustering by theme
- SERP rank tracking with monthly change digests
Content generation is driven by actual competitor gap data, not a generic topic prompt
Entry pricing (EUR28/month) is euro-denominated, requiring currency conversion for some buyers

Opinly
3.6Free
vs BacklinkGPT−0.4Free plan
Automated SEO to-do list - site audits, AI content scheduling, competitor benchmarking - used across 15,000+ sites including Bosch and Gymshark.
- Automated technical SEO site audits
- AI-powered SEO content generation and scheduling
- Keyword discovery and rank tracking
Automates ongoing SEO work rather than requiring dedicated manual effort
The automated Backlink Exchange feature carries real link-spam-policy risk - use with caution
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is BacklinkGPT free?
BacklinkGPT does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $149/mo.
What is the best free alternative to BacklinkGPT?
SEO.ai is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Opinly.
What is the cheapest alternative to BacklinkGPT?
Among paid plans, Kafkai has the lowest starting price (from eur 28/mo). If you need it free, start with SEO.ai.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.
