Best Backlink Analysis Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: Ahrefs is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Semrush and Linkwake. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Semrush. The lowest first paid tier on this page is OpenSEO at $10/mo.
Assessing links to a site or comparing competitor profiles calls for more than a single backlink count. This ranking compares 29 tools on referring domains, backlink rows, anchor text reports, and historical backlink data, as well as new and lost links. Link intersection and competitor comparison offer additional ways to examine link relationships. Ahrefs, Semrush, and SEO SpyGlass are among the first entries. Check free-plan availability and the published starting price under “Paid from,” then consider which reports and comparisons best fit your analysis.
29 backlink analysis tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Referring domains | Backlink rows | Historical backlink data | New and lost links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahrefs | 6.4 | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 2 | Semrush | 6.4 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 3 | Linkwake | 6.3 | $24/mo | Yes | 24 /mo | 100 domains | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 4 |  SEO SpyGlass | 6.2 | $10.75/mo | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 5 | SpyFu | 5.8 | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 6 | Zutrix | 5.7 | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | — | — | Yes | — | View |
| 7 | Seobility | 5.6 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 8 | Serpstat | 5.6 | $50/mo | Yes | 50 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 |  cognitiveSEO | 5.5 | $129.99/mo | No | 89 /mo | — | 200,000 links | Yes | Yes | View |
| 10 |  Linkody | 5.5 | $14.90/mo | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 11 | Majestic | 5.5 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 12 | LinkMiner | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 13 | SE Ranking | 5.3 | $129/mo | No | 103.2 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 14 |  Seodity | 5.3 | $49/mo | No | 49 /mo | — | 20,000 links | — | — | View |
| 15 | Sitechecker | 5.3 | — | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 16 | BacklinkManager | 5.2 | — | Yes | 39 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 17 | Competitor Backlinks | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  DailyBacklinks | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  LinkResearchTools | 5.2 | $599/mo | No | 599 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 20 |  Monitor Backlinks | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 21 | Moz Link Explorer | 5.2 | — | Yes | 49 /mo | — | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 22 | OpenSEO | 5.2 | $10/mo | No | 10 /mo | — | — | Yes | — | View |
| 23 | Backlink Analytics | 5.1 | — | No | 9.99 /mo | — | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 24 | Linkbox | 5.1 | $20/mo | No | 20 /mo | — | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 25 | Backlink Checker | 5.0 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which backlink analysis tool is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Ahrefs is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 6.4. Semrush is second and Linkwake third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, OpenSEO has the lowest first paid tier we found: $10/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.