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Download Monitor vs LinkCentral

LinkCentral wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDownload MonitorLinkCentral
Our score8.3/108.4/10 (better)
Starts at$138/year$49.99/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs80K+ (better)400+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAnalyticsAnalytics
VendorDownload MonitorLinkCentral
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Download Monitor if…

  • Sites that sell or gate PDF and file downloads
  • Teams that need download statistics
Download Monitor reviewVisit Download Monitor (opens in a new tab)

Choose LinkCentral if…

  • Affiliate marketers managing many links
  • Bloggers who track link clicks
  • You want the lower starting price
LinkCentral reviewVisit LinkCentral (opens in a new tab)

Features

Download Monitor

  • Download tracking
  • Access control
  • Version management
  • Email notifications
  • Reports and analytics
  • Shortcodes

LinkCentral

  • Custom short links
  • Click analytics
  • Dynamic redirects
  • Conversion and goal tracking
  • Link in Bio pages
  • QR codes and UTM templates

Pros and cons

Download Monitor

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Download tracking and version control in one plugin
  • Form locks and rule-based access need the Complete plan
  • Annual plans renew automatically at the regular price
  • A 2024 security review found vulnerabilities in the plugin

LinkCentral

  • Free version is available on WordPress.org
  • Custom slugs and page builder integrations for inserting links
  • Lifetime license option for single or multiple sites
  • 14-day satisfaction guarantee on premium plans
  • Import and export tools for moving links between plugins
  • Dynamic redirects, split testing, webhooks and advanced insights require premium
  • Annual plans need renewal for updates and support
  • Pricing page shows a limited-time Halloween code for 20 percent off any plan

Pricing plans

Download Monitor

  • BasicStarts here

    $138/year

    1 site sites

    • Enhanced metrics
    • Anti-spam and bot protection
    • 1 year of support and updates

  • Popular

    $258/year

    3 sites sites

    • Email notifications and CSV import and export
    • Document library manager
    • Amazon S3 and Google Drive hosting

  • Complete

    $398/year

    5 sites sites

    • Rule-based access management
    • Form locks for Gravity Forms, WPForms and Contact Form 7
    • 1 year of priority support

LinkCentral

  • Premium 1 siteStarts here

    $49.99/year

    1 site

    • All premium features
    • One year of updates
    • Lifetime option at $149.99 one time

  • Premium 3 sites

    $99.99/year

    3 sites

    • All premium features
    • One year of updates
    • Lifetime option at $249.99 one time

  • Premium 10 sites

    $164.99/year

    10 sites

    • All premium features
    • One year of updates
    • Unlimited-site lifetime option at $299.99 one time

Download Monitor vs LinkCentral questions

Is Download Monitor better than LinkCentral?

On our comparison LinkCentral comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Download Monitor or LinkCentral?

Download Monitor starts at $138/year and LinkCentral starts at $49.99/year.

Can I get Download Monitor or LinkCentral cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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