Free Ahrefs Alternative
You don't need a $99/mo Ahrefs seat to check your Domain Rating or find where to build your first backlinks. Our free tools cover the two things most indie founders actually need.
What you get
Domain Rating checker powered by Ahrefs' own public data — no account needed
directories in a free, filterable database (DR, dofollow status, pricing)
to browse, filter, and self-track your own submissions
if you'd rather we do the submitting by hand and send proof
How it works
- 1
Check your DR
Run your domain through the free Domain Rating checker — same underlying data Ahrefs shows, no login.
- 2
Find your directories
Filter the 1,011+ directory database by DR, dofollow/nofollow, and price to build your own submission list.
- 3
Submit yourself or let us
Track submissions yourself for free, or pay once (from $99) and we submit by hand with a proof report.
Pricing
One-time, per project. No monthly retainer.
Starter
Submission to 100+ directories
- Submission to 100+ directories
- Handpicked, relevant listings
- Detailed submission report
- Email support
Pro
Submission to 200+ directories
- Submission to 200+ directories
- Everything in Starter
- Priority email support
- 15% discount on paid listings
Elite
Submission to 300+ directories
- Submission to 300+ directories
- Everything in Pro
- Priority email support
- 27% discount on paid listings
“Day 1 — no backlinks. Day 30 — 400 backlinks. Amazing tool, got 3 customers. Made back what I paid for and then some.”
Vikram Kumar — Associate Software Engineer, TechScale Solutions
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