Alternatives · Updated
Adsy alternatives
Adsy is a guest post marketplace: filter 150,000+ sites by DR, DA and traffic, then buy a post. The appeal is choice. The drawback is that every site on a marketplace is selling, often to anyone, which is exactly what makes those links worth less.
The short list
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Free report, then $99/mo
BacklinkGenie AI outreach agent
Choose it if you want mentions from sites that don't sell links.
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$72 per placement (DR10+)
FATJOE Blogger outreach service (per placement)
Choose it if you want a managed service to pick and place guest posts for you.
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From about $5 per post
Icopify Guest post marketplace
Choose it if you want another marketplace and accept the risk.
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From $60 per curated link
Rhino Rank Link building service (curated links)
Choose it if you want contextual placements without browsing a marketplace.
Adsy and its alternatives, side by side
Same questions for every option: what you're paying for, who does the work, and whose mailbox takes the risk.
| Adsy | BacklinkGenie | FATJOE | Icopify | Rhino Rank | |
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| What you're buying | Marketplace: buy placements site by site | Software with the sending setup included | Done-for-you placements, paid per link | Marketplace: buy placements site by site | Done-for-you placements, paid per link |
| Entry price (checked October 16, 2026) | Varies by site | Free report, then $99/mo | $72 per placement (DR10+) | From about $5 per post | From $60 per curated link |
| Who does the outreach | No outreach; you order from listed sites | The agent, after you approve (or on autopilot) | FATJOE's team | No outreach; you order from listed sites | Rhino Rank's team |
| Sending mailbox & domain | Not needed | Dedicated domain + Google Workspace mailbox, set up and ramped for you | Theirs | Not needed | Theirs |
| How targets are found | Browse and filter listed sites | Agent searches your niche, plus any post URLs you paste | They pick sites in your tier | Browse listed sites | They match your niche |
| Who writes each pitch | You or the publisher, per listing | Agent writes one pitch per post; you can edit | They write the guest article | You supply or order content | They write or insert the copy |
| Control before anything is sent | You pick each site | Every pitch waits for approval unless you switch on autopilot | You choose tier, anchor and target page | You pick each site | You choose service and targets |
| Checks that links stay live | Checks the post after publication | Weekly re-check of every won link, alert if it's removed or nofollowed | Placement guaranteed to go live | Escrow released on a live URL | Reported on delivery |
| Best fit | Buyers who want to pick specific sites to pay for posts on | Founders and small teams who want earned links without running the process | Agencies and site owners buying guest posts at a known price | Very low-budget buyers who accept the risk | Agencies wanting cheap, contextual links at volume |
How to spot a site that sells to everyone
Look for a 'write for us' page with prices, lots of unrelated topics, and posts that all link out to commercial sites. If a site will publish anything for money, a link from it says little about you.
A fair look at Adsy
Adsy
Guest post marketplace
Where it's strong
- Huge inventory you can filter yourself.
- You choose the exact site.
- Post-publication checks.
Where it falls short
- Every link is a paid post on a site that sells them.
- Sites listed on marketplaces often sell to anyone, which lowers their value.
- Quality varies widely; filtering takes time.
Adsy pricing
Checked October 16, 2026- Per post Set by each publisher Filter sites by Moz DA, Ahrefs DR and traffic before buying.
No fixed price list; each site sets its own price.
Source: Adsy
Current pricing for each alternative
BacklinkGenie pricing
Checked October 16, 2026- Free $0 Prospect report: qualified posts with DR and a verified contact. No card.
- Starter $99/mo 1 site, 1 managed mailbox, up to 1,000 outreach emails a month (pitches and follow-ups).
- Growth $249/mo Up to 3 sites and 3 mailboxes. Adds MCP access.
- Agency $499/mo Up to 8 sites and 8 mailboxes, priority support.
Source: BacklinkGenie pricing
FATJOE pricing
Checked October 16, 2026- DR10+ $72/placement 0–1K monthly traffic.
- DR20+ $96/placement 0–5K traffic.
- DR30+ $120/placement 100–10K traffic (their most popular tier).
- DR40+ $216/placement 500–20K traffic.
- DR50+ $336/placement 1K–30K traffic.
- DR60+ $456/placement 1K–60K traffic.
Source: FATJOE blogger outreach pricing
Icopify pricing
Checked October 16, 2026- Per post From about $5 Listings we saw ranged from about $5 to $27 per post.
Payment is held in escrow and released when the live URL is verified.
Source: Icopify homepage listings
Rhino Rank pricing
Checked October 16, 2026- Curated links From $60/link Placed into existing articles; $60–$132.50 by publisher strength.
- Guest posts From $75/post Original 750+ word article.
- Listicle placements From $135/placement A spot in an existing list post.
- Press releases From $99/release Written for you.
Target turnaround 14–21 days. First order has a no-questions refund up to $550.
Sources: Rhino Rank curated links , Rhino Rank homepage
Before you decide
Also weighing up Icopify alternatives or Siege Media alternatives? For more options, browse every head-to-head comparison.
Paying per link and earning links through outreach cost very different amounts once you count the links you don't get. Set published per-link prices against the cost per outreach email on pay per link vs outreach software, run your own numbers in the cost per link calculator, compare them with typical backlink prices by method, and check what you'd actually get against the white-hat link building checklist. Whatever you buy, confirm each placement with the nofollow link checker.
BacklinkGenie is built for agencies running outreach for clients: see how the agent finds posts and sends pitches, or check plans and pricing.
Questions people ask
How much does Adsy cost?
There's no fixed price; each publisher sets its own. You filter by metrics and see prices per site.
Are marketplace links worth it?
Some are, from sites with real traffic in your niche. Many aren't. Earned links from sites that don't sell them are harder to get and worth more.