Free Semrush Alternative
Semrush is built for full keyword and competitor research — overkill if all you need right now is your Domain Rating and a list of directories worth submitting to.
What you get
Domain Rating checker, no account required
directories, filterable by DR and category, free to browse
cost to self-track your own submission progress
if you want the submissions done for you
How it works
- 1
Check your Domain Rating
Free, instant, no signup — see where your site stands today.
- 2
Browse the directory database
Filter by DR band, dofollow status, and price to find your best targets.
- 3
Submit yourself, free
Use the self-serve tracker to log your own submission progress at no cost.
- 4
Or pay once and skip the work
From $99, we submit by hand and send 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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