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linkinator vs Dead Link Checker: catalog facts
linkinator	Dead Link Checker
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Manual checks are free; scheduled automatic checks require a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web
Crawls whole sites and follows links recursively Checks local files as well as live websites	Free manual checks of whole sites or single pages Can check multiple sites in one run
Command-line only, with no graphical interface Requires Node.js unless run in Docker	Automated checking is paid Scheduling and multi-site reports need an account
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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