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Linkody vs Rank Math

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Linkody

SEO

Backlink monitoring tool for teams that only want link alerts, not a full SEO suite

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rank Math logo

Rank Math

SEO

WordPress SEO plugin with a free tier that undercuts Yoast on schema and feature count

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Rank Math has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Linkody its own backlink index is smaller than Ahrefs or Semrush, so it is weaker for discovering new link prospects than for monitoring links it already knows about.; Rank Math all paid tiers are annual-only with no monthly option, so evaluating Pro or Business month to month before committing is not possible.
  • They diverge on capability: Linkody covers Backlink alerts, Rank Math covers Free schema generator.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linkody and Rank Math actually diverge.

Attributes where Linkody and Rank Math differ
AttributeLinkodyRank Math
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer month by tracked domains and backlinksFreemium, paid tiers billed annually only
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (SEO).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Linkody

  • Backlink alerts
  • Link quality scoring
  • Competitor backlink tracking
  • Rank tracking
  • Campaign management
  • API access

Only in Rank Math

  • Free schema generator
  • Rank tracker
  • AI Link Genius
  • Content AI trial
  • Multi-site management
  • 404 monitor and redirections

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Linkody

  • A link builder who wants alerts on new and lost backlinks without paying for a full SEO suite's research modulesnot Rank Math
  • A PR or outreach team monitoring whether placed links stay live over timenot Rank Math
  • An SEO consultant with clients on a budget who wants a cheap add-on tool alongside a primary research subscription elsewherenot Rank Math
  • An agency needing white-label backlink reporting at the Agency tier without the cost of Ahrefs Enterprisenot Rank Math

Rank Math

  • A WordPress site owner who wants more schema types and keyword optimisation than Yoast's free tier provides, at no costnot Linkody
  • An agency managing dozens of client WordPress sites that wants a per-site-count licence rather than per-site billingnot Linkody
  • A team that wants rank tracking built into the WordPress dashboard rather than as a separate subscriptionnot Linkody
  • A site migrating away from a paid competitor and wanting a free tier competitive enough to not need Pro immediatelynot Linkody

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Linkody

  • Its own backlink index is smaller than Ahrefs or Semrush, so it is weaker for discovering new link prospects than for monitoring links it already knows about.
  • It has no keyword research, technical crawling or content tooling at all, so it never functions as a standalone SEO tool for a team that only buys one product.
  • Entry-tier domain and backlink allowances are modest, at 2 domains and 500 tracked backlinks, so a team with several client sites quickly needs to move up two or three tiers.
  • Rank tracking is bundled in from the Advanced tier but is a secondary feature rather than the deep, dedicated tracking a purpose-built tool like AccuRanker offers.
  • As a smaller, narrowly scoped vendor, roadmap pace and new feature development are slower than a well-funded full suite competing across every SEO category.

Rank Math

  • All paid tiers are annual-only with no monthly option, so evaluating Pro or Business month to month before committing is not possible.
  • The advertised price is a first-year introductory rate; renewal pricing is roughly 10 to 18 percent higher across every tier, which is easy to miss when comparing sticker prices to Yoast.
  • Switching an established WordPress site to or from Rank Math risks losing accumulated redirect rules and schema configuration if the migration is not done carefully, which discourages later switching regardless of price changes.
  • It is WordPress-only, so any team running a non-WordPress CMS gets nothing from this product at all.
  • The generous free tier depends on upselling Pro and Content AI trials inside the plugin dashboard, which some users find intrusive compared to Yoast's comparatively quieter free experience.

Pricing, plan by plan

Linkody

On request
  • Webmaster$14.9/month
    • 2 domains, 500 tracked backlinks
    • 30-day free trial
    • Backlink and lost-link alerts
  • Advanced$24.9/month
    • Higher domain and backlink allowance than Webmaster
    • Competitor tracking
    • Rank tracking included
  • Pro$49.9/month
    • Agency-level domain and backlink allowance
    • API access
    • Campaign management
  • Agency$99.9/month
    • Higher agency-tier allowance than Pro
    • White-label reporting

Rank Math

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited personal websites
    • 18 schema types and unlimited keyword optimisation
    • Google Search Console integration
  • Pro$7.99/month
    • Billed annually, renews at 8.99 euros a month
    • 500 tracked keywords, 840+ schema types
    • AI Link Genius and broken link checker
  • Business$24.99/month
    • Billed annually, renews at 27.99 euros a month
    • 100 client websites, 10,000 tracked keywords
    • Daily Google data fetching, unlimited data retention
  • Agency$54.99/month
    • Billed annually, renews at 64.99 euros a month
    • 500 client websites, 50,000 tracked keywords
    • All Business features, no data preservation limits

Which should you pick?

Choose Linkody if

  • You need backlink alerts.
  • You also want link quality scoring.
Linkody review

Choose Rank Math if

  • You need free schema generator.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want rank tracker.
Rank Math review

Questions people ask

Is Linkody or Rank Math better?
Neither clearly leads. Linkody starts at On request and Rank Math at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Linkody or Rank Math?
Rank Math has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Linkody and Free for Rank Math.
Does Linkody or Rank Math run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Rank Math for free?
Yes. Rank Math has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Linkody starts at On request.
What is Linkody best used for?
Linkody is most often used for a link builder who wants alerts on new and lost backlinks without paying for a full seo suite's research modules, a pr or outreach team monitoring whether placed links stay live over time, an seo consultant with clients on a budget who wants a cheap add-on tool alongside a primary research subscription elsewhere, an agency needing white-label backlink reporting at the agency tier without the cost of ahrefs enterprise. Of those, a link builder who wants alerts on new and lost backlinks without paying for a full seo suite's research modules and a pr or outreach team monitoring whether placed links stay live over time are not what Rank Math is typically brought in for.
What can Linkody do that Rank Math cannot?
Linkody covers Backlink alerts, Link quality scoring, Competitor backlink tracking, Rank tracking. Rank Math covers Free schema generator, Rank tracker, AI Link Genius, Content AI trial.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Linkody: Does Linkody find new backlink opportunities?

It monitors and alerts on backlinks a site already has or gains; it is not built as a link prospecting or outreach discovery tool.

Rank Math: Is Rank Math really free?

Yes, for unlimited personal websites, with 18 schema types and unlimited keyword optimisation at no cost; client sites and rank tracking require a paid tier.

Linkody: Can it replace a full SEO suite like Ahrefs or Semrush?

No, it covers backlink monitoring and light rank tracking only; keyword research, site audits and content tools are not included.

Rank Math: Can I pay monthly instead of annually?

No. All paid plans are billed annually only; there is no monthly billing option.

Linkody: Is there a free trial?

Yes, the Webmaster tier includes a 30-day free trial.

Rank Math: Does the advertised price stay the same at renewal?

No. Every paid tier renews at a higher rate than the first-year introductory price, by roughly 10 to 18 percent depending on the plan.

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