Linkatomic alternative — the apibacklinks backlink API
A developer-first, 10× cheaper Linkatomic alternative: backlinks, referring domains, anchors and Domain Rating as one JSON API. $100 free, DR & counts keyless.
Let's be honest about Linkatomic: it's a capable tool, but the moment you want its numbers inside your own code, the friction starts. Linkatomic: Sponsored post and online newspaper’s links
The data you want — referring domains, backlinks, anchor text, a Domain Rating — is right there, just locked behind an export button and a price.
apibacklinks was built for exactly this: referring domains, backlinks, anchors and a 0–100 Domain Rating, delivered as JSON over a web-scale link graph. Domain Rating and link counts are free and keyless; the heavy backlink and referring-domain lists cost about a tenth of what Linkatomic and the incumbents charge.
The numbers for linkatomic.com above come straight from that index — proof it works on the brand you’re comparing. Domain Rating and link counts are free and keyless; the heavy lists cost about a tenth of the usual rate. Start with $100 on the house.
apibacklinks vs Linkatomic
| apibacklinks | Linkatomic | |
|---|---|---|
| Access | JSON API | Dashboard-first |
| Price | from $0.10 per 1,000 calls | Subscription / higher |
| Free sign-up credit | $100 | — |
| DR & link counts | Free, keyless | Paid / limited |
From Linkatomic to apibacklinks in one call
curl "https://apibacklinks.com/api.php?action=refdomains&q=linkatomic.com&key=YOUR_KEY"
Linkatomic alternative — FAQ
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Backlink data for the price of a rounding error
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