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Head-to-head · Blogger Outreach Software

Outlink AI vs MentionAgent

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Outlink AI #5 in Blogger Outreach Software 7.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Outlink AI
MentionAgent #6 in Blogger Outreach Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MentionAgent

Outlink AI leads on 0 checks, MentionAgent on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOutlink AI · 7.7/10
  • Free planonly MentionAgent
  • Free trialonly Outlink AI

Outlink AI scores higher on our rubric for blogger outreach software: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Outlink AI is the better fit for outreach teams needing quality filters and link proof. MentionAgent is the better fit for teams seeking AI-assisted blog prospecting and pitching.

  • Outlink AI fits best

    Outreach teams needing quality filters and link proof

  • MentionAgent fits best

    Teams seeking AI-assisted blog prospecting and pitching

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Side by side

Feature Outlink AI 7.7/10 Visit ↗ MentionAgent 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.6
Ranking #5 in Blogger Outreach Software #6 in Blogger Outreach Software
Best for Outreach teams needing quality filters and link proof Teams seeking AI-assisted blog prospecting and pitching
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $840/yr $99/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 4 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Outlink AI 0/4 · MentionAgent 0/4
Blogger database Not checked yet Not checked yet
Contact discovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email sequences Not checked yet Not checked yet
Link tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Outreach channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly contact limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scores prospects by relevance and authority, then filters spam and private blog networks
  • Sends personalized outreach and follow-ups from Gmail or Outlook
  • Monitors live placements and provides exportable proof reports
  • Finds relevant articles and qualifies prospects using PageRank and domain authority
  • Verifies contact emails and drafts personalized pitches for approval
  • Automates follow-ups, tracks replies, and suggests responses
Cons
  • Starter begins at $88 per month
  • The 7-day trial requires a card
  • Qwoted pitches still require user submission
  • Starter costs $99 per month after the 50-credit free start
  • Does not provide ongoing backlink-live status monitoring
  • Outreach workflows focus on editorial links and mentions
Our verdict

Outlink AI brings prospect discovery, link-building outreach, follow-ups, and placement monitoring into a cloud service for in-house SEO and growth teams and agencies. It scores prospects for relevance and authority, filters spam and…

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MentionAgent is a cloud-based link-building outreach product for businesses pursuing editorial backlinks and mentions. It searches for relevant blog posts and articles, qualifies prospects, finds and verifies contact email addresses, and…

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  1. Outlink AIBlogger Outreach Software 7.77-day trial
  2. MentionAgentBlogger Outreach Software 7.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Outlink AI — where it wins

    • Scores prospects by relevance and authority, then filters spam and private blog networks
    • Sends personalized outreach and follow-ups from Gmail or Outlook
    • Monitors live placements and provides exportable proof reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter begins at $88 per month
    • The 7-day trial requires a card
    • Qwoted pitches still require user submission
  • MentionAgent — where it wins

    • Finds relevant articles and qualifies prospects using PageRank and domain authority
    • Verifies contact emails and drafts personalized pitches for approval
    • Automates follow-ups, tracks replies, and suggests responses

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter costs $99 per month after the 50-credit free start
    • Does not provide ongoing backlink-live status monitoring
    • Outreach workflows focus on editorial links and mentions

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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