Ahrefs Alternative for Startups
A startup budget usually can't justify a $99+/month Ahrefs seat for one task: checking Domain Rating and finding where to build early backlinks. This covers exactly that, for free.
What you get
vs. Ahrefs' $99+/month entry plan
pulled from Ahrefs' own public data — no discrepancy
directories, a feature Ahrefs doesn't offer at all
only if you want submissions done for you — otherwise free forever
How it works
- 1
Check your DR free
No signup, no trial period, no credit card.
- 2
Browse directories free
Filter 1,011+ by DR, dofollow status, and price — something no Ahrefs plan includes.
- 3
Skip the subscription
If DR checking and directory discovery are your only need, there's no reason to pay Ahrefs' monthly fee.
- 4
Upgrade only for submission labor
From $99, optional, one-time — we submit for you by hand.
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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