Head-to-head · Link Building Software
GuestPostCRM vs BacklinkManager
GuestPostCRM leads on 2 checks, BacklinkManager on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGuestPostCRM · 7.4/10
- Lowest starting priceGuestPostCRM · $20/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly GuestPostCRM
- Most featuresGuestPostCRM · 3 of 5
GuestPostCRM scores higher on our rubric for link building software: 7.4 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #15.
GuestPostCRM is cheaper to start at $20/mo against $39/mo. GuestPostCRM offers outreach automation; BacklinkManager doesn't.
GuestPostCRM is the better fit for guest-post teams managing deals and payments. BacklinkManager is the better fit for teams managing existing link partnerships.
- GuestPostCRM fits best
Guest-post teams managing deals and payments
- BacklinkManager fits best
Teams managing existing link partnerships
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Side by side
| Feature | GuestPostCRM 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | BacklinkManager 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #10 in Link Building Software | #15 in Link Building Software |
| Best for | Guest-post teams managing deals and payments | Teams managing existing link partnerships |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/mo (best) | $39/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features GuestPostCRM 3/5 · BacklinkManager 1/5 | ||
| Prospect discovery | — | — |
| Outreach automation | ✓ (best) | — |
| Placement monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital PR workflows | — | — |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly prospect limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included team seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
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| Our verdict | GuestPostCRM is a web-based CRM for SEO teams, agencies, publishers, and outreach specialists managing guest posts and link placements. It brings prospect and publisher records, email conversations, offers, deals, orders, invoices, payment… Read the review → |
BacklinkManager is a web-based backlink management CRM for link-building agencies, marketing teams, freelance SEOs, and SaaS companies. It combines backlink monitoring with client, vendor, and partner management, while supporting backlink… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GuestPostCRM — where it wins
- Free plan plus paid monthly entry tier at $20
- Automates outreach replies, reminders, offers, and order workflows
- Tracks invoices, payments, placements, and live links in one CRM
Where it doesn't
- API automation starts on the Professional plan
- Moz metrics are available only on eligible plans
- Web-based platform with credit-based usage
BacklinkManager — where it wins
- Automated crawling with alerts for removed, broken, or changed links
- CRM tools for clients, vendors, partners, and link exchanges
- Shareable dashboards, reports, goals, and partnership scorecards
Where it doesn't
- Focused on existing relationships rather than prospect discovery
- Usage limits vary by backlinks, targets, partnerships, and users
- The link-matching feature is listed as coming soon
- GuestPostCRM7.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A focused guest-post CRM that connects outreach, deals, payments, and link monitoring.
Visit GuestPostCRMFull verdict → - BacklinkManager6.9/10 · Free plan
A practical backlink CRM for monitoring links and coordinating existing partnerships.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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