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Dr. Link Check vs Ahrefs Broken Link Checker: catalog facts
Dr. Link Check	Ahrefs Broken Link Checker
Freemium A free check is available, with paid plans for larger or repeated checks.	Free The checker is free; it is a lead-in to Ahrefs' paid SEO platform.
Web	Web
Flags links to malware and phishing sites, not only dead ones Checks resources such as images and style sheets	No signup or download required Shows both inbound and outbound broken links
Requires JavaScript in the browser Larger sites need a paid plan	Deeper reports need a paid Ahrefs account Results depend on Ahrefs' index rather than a fresh crawl of your site
Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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