Broken Link Scan vs Alternatives
See how we stack up against the most popular broken link checkers on the market.
Screaming Frog
Desktop app · $259/year
Powerful desktop crawler popular with SEO pros. Requires installation and manual runs. Free version limited to 500 URLs.
Ahrefs Site Audit
Cloud app · starts $99/mo
Part of the Ahrefs SEO suite. Great for enterprise teams but expensive for just link checking. Requires account setup and site verification.
Dead Link Checker
Free web tool
Simple free tool for one-off checks. Limited to 2,000 pages, no monitoring, no API, and no alerting capabilities.
| Feature | BLS Free | BLS Pro Recommended | Screaming Frog | Ahrefs | Dead Link Checker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $23/mo | $259/yr | $99/mo | Free |
| Pages per scan | 500 | Unlimited | 500 (free) | Unlimited | 2,000 |
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| Automated monitoring | Daily | Weekly | |||
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| Setup required | None | None | Install app | Account + site | None |
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