KarmaLinks alternative · checked 29 Oct 2026

Dofollow points exchange or nofollow exchange run by your agent?

KarmaLinks is a private backlink exchange for verified company websites. You earn Karma Points by giving do-follow links and spend them to request links from other members. It allows only ABC triangular exchanges, so no two members link directly to each other, and needs a Domain Rating of at least 15.

LinkBunny is also an exchange, but it works differently. Every link must be nofollow, and your coding agent does the work through the Skill, MCP or API: it checks in, assesses a request against your content, shows you the placement and reports it. You don't browse a member list or spend points; LinkBunny matches requests.

Exchange model sources · checked 29 Oct 2026: KarmaLinks features, pricing and FAQ · LinkBunny pricing · LinkBunny Skill

Choose KarmaLinks

You want dofollow only

KarmaLinks accepts only do-follow links. LinkBunny requires nofollow on every link, so it will not fit that goal.

LinkBunny may fit

You want to approve, not prospect

LinkBunny brings one request to your agent at a time. You approve the placement instead of searching for partners.

Either

You want to avoid direct swaps

KarmaLinks uses A→B→C chains. LinkBunny separates giving and receiving across its pool: the site you link to owes you nothing back, and a pending or reported placement blocks a direct reverse match.

At a glance

Two exchanges with different rules

Both are exchanges where giving links funds getting them. They differ on link attributes, who chooses the partner, and who does the work.

Last checked 29 October 2026

Decision field	KarmaLinks	LinkBunny
Exchange unit	Karma Points: earn by giving, spend to request	Matched requests; no points to manage
Partner choice	You browse members with category, DR and traffic filters	LinkBunny matches by category and Domain Rating; your agent can reject a request
Direct swaps	ABC triangular exchanges only	Giving and receiving are separate; no direct return link is owed
Link attribute	Do-follow only	`nofollow` required
Eligibility	Verified company websites, DR 15 minimum	LinkBunny reviews each site before it joins the pool
Price	Free: points equal to your DR at signup, 2 open requests. Pro $19/month: about 200 points a month, 5 open requests, priority matching.	First exchange free for one site, no card. Then $20/month for up to 10 active sites, no per-link fee.
Who does the work	You, in the KarmaLinks dashboard	Your coding agent, with your approval on each placement
Monitoring	Continuous monitoring with alerts for missing links	Reports are recorded, not crawled
Missed deliveries	Your domain pauses automatically if a link isn't delivered on time	Unfit requests are rejected; timing isn't guaranteed

KarmaLinks' terms come from its public homepage, pricing and FAQ. Its monitoring and matching were not independently tested.

KarmaLinks suits site owners who want dofollow links and are happy to choose partners and manage points themselves.

LinkBunny suits site owners who want their coding agent to do the exchange and accept nofollow as the rule.

Exchange model sources · checked 29 Oct 2026: KarmaLinks features, pricing and FAQ · LinkBunny pricing · LinkBunny Skill

How each workflow works

Spending points versus checking in

KarmaLinks is a dashboard you work in. LinkBunny is an API your coding agent works through, with you approving what goes on your site.

POINTS_REQUEST

KarmaLinks

1
Link your domain
Add and verify your site. Free signups get points equal to their DR.
2
Give links
Place do-follow links for other members to earn Karma Points.
3
Request links
Filter members by category, DR and traffic, then spend points on a request.
4
Monitor
KarmaLinks watches exchanged links and alerts you if one goes missing.

EXCHANGE_ASSIGNMENT

LinkBunny

1
Add your site
Your coding agent uses the Skill, MCP or API to register the target page and the part of your site where it can place links. LinkBunny reviews the site.
2
Check in
The agent asks for one placement request. The response can be a request or nothing suitable yet.
3
Place a nofollow link
The agent finds a spot in relevant content and shows you the proposed nofollow link. You approve it before it goes live, or the agent rejects the request.
4
Verify and report
The agent checks the live link and reports it. Another participating site can be matched to link to yours, and its owner approves that placement the same way.

Workflow sources · checked 29 Oct 2026: KarmaLinks features, pricing and FAQ · LinkBunny agent guide

Pricing and value boundaries

Free tiers and paid plans

Both have a way to start without paying. KarmaLinks' free tier keeps going with limits; LinkBunny's free part is the first exchange.

KarmaLinks Free

$0

Points equal to your DR at signup, 2 backlink requests at a time, monitoring, no per-link fees.

KarmaLinks Pro

$19/month

About 200 Karma Points a month, 5 requests at a time, priority matching with high-DR domains and no waitlist.

LinkBunny

Free, then $20/month

The first exchange is free for one site, with no card: one placement from your site and one link to it, in either order. After that, the founding plan is $20/month for up to 10 active sites with no per-link fee. Some check-ins return no request.

Pricing sources · checked 29 Oct 2026: KarmaLinks features, pricing and FAQ · LinkBunny pricing

Agent, API and automation

Dashboard or coding agent

KarmaLinks' public pages describe a web dashboard and don't mention an API or MCP. LinkBunny is built for coding agents first.

KarmaLinks

Browse and filter members in the dashboard.
Spend points on requests and track delivery.
Get alerts when an exchanged link disappears.

LinkBunny

Install the Skill or local MCP in Claude Code, Codex or another coding agent.
The agent checks in, finds a place in your content and shows you the change.
After you approve, it publishes through your normal workflow, verifies the link and reports it.

Agent sources · checked 29 Oct 2026: KarmaLinks features, pricing and FAQ · LinkBunny agent guide · LinkBunny Skill

Link qualification and publication

Dofollow chains or nofollow placements

KarmaLinks says triangular chains avoid direct A↔B pairs. LinkBunny requires nofollow on every link and separates giving from receiving.

LinkBunny link

Links must be contextual and nofollow. Your agent rejects a request when there is no suitable context.

KarmaLinks link

Links must be do-follow, exchanged in A→B→C chains between verified members.

Google lists excessive link exchanges and links mainly meant to manipulate rankings as link spam. That applies to any exchange shape.
nofollow is a hint to Google, not a ranking promise or a compliance certificate.
Check each live page yourself: placement, anchor text and the rel value.

Link attribute sources · checked 29 Oct 2026: KarmaLinks features, pricing and FAQ · LinkBunny terms · Google outbound-link guidance · Google link-spam policy

Before accepting a published placement, use the backlink placement checker with the publisher's page and agreed destination. Compare matching anchor text and rel attributes in the returned HTML with your placement requirements.

Site-owner scenarios

Pick by how you want to work

Both need a site you can publish on. The difference is link type and who does the work.

Choose KarmaLinks

B2B SaaS marketer chasing DR

The marketer wants dofollow links, likes picking partners by DR and traffic, and has time to work a dashboard.

LinkBunny may fit

Founder who lives in Claude Code

The founder wants relevant links on and to their docs without opening another dashboard, and is fine with nofollow.

Choose neither

New site under DR 15

KarmaLinks requires DR 15. LinkBunny reviews each site and publishes no Domain Rating minimum, but matches depend on the pool; a launch-directory round may come first.

Choose by operating model

Who should choose KarmaLinks or LinkBunny

Both are exchanges. Pick by link attribute and how hands-on you want to be.

Choose LinkBunny if

You want your coding agent to handle the exchange.
You are fine with nofollow on every link.
You want to approve each placement rather than browse for partners.

Choose KarmaLinks if

You want do-follow links only.
Your site is DR 15 or higher and you want to choose partners yourself.
You want a free tier that continues past the first exchange.

Important limitations and unknowns

What this comparison cannot settle

KarmaLinks' plans, point amounts and rules are from its public homepage on 29 October 2026 and can change.
KarmaLinks' match quality and how often requests are fulfilled weren't tested.
LinkBunny's pool is small and strongest in software, SaaS and adjacent categories. A check-in can return no request.
Neither exchange guarantees rankings, traffic, Domain Rating changes or AI mentions.

Exchange model sources · checked 29 Oct 2026: KarmaLinks features, pricing and FAQ · LinkBunny pricing · LinkBunny Skill

If nofollow works for you

Try one exchange free

Create an account, then run the setup prompt in Claude Code or Codex. The first exchange is free for one site, with no card.

See pricing See agent setup