Best Hreflang Software Tools: Features Comparison & Overview

10/07/2021by Martin Kura0
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I have decided to have a look into the existing Hreflang tools and find their pros and cons. Here is an overview of all the Hreflang generators or analyzers which I consider the best.

Hreflang Generators

Aleyda Solis’s Tool

A very popular tool by Aleyda Solis. You can quickly generate Hreflang header codes. I recommend this tool if speed is of the essence for you.

URL: https://www.aleydasolis.com/english/international-seo-tools/hreflang-tags-generator

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
select languages without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
select country without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
generate hreflang tags for headers
generate XML sitemap
hreflang testing/validation

 

Geotargetly

A tool by Geo Targetly. Very simple to use, though a little limited.

URL: https://geotargetly.com/hreflang-tag-generator-tool

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
select languages without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
select country without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
generate hreflang tags for headers
generate XML sitemap
hreflang testing/validation

 

Localizely

A nice tool by Localizely also includes a validation feature, alerting you for duplicate URL issues etc.

URL: https://localizely.com/hreflang-generator/

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
select languages without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
select country without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
generate hreflang tags for headers
generate XML sitemap
hreflang testing/validation

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SISTRIX Hreflang Generator

Sistrix Hreflang tool is super easy to use. Unfortunately, it is not intended for larger websites with many language/country versions and it does not allow bulk upload. For individual URLs, one of my favourite tools.

URL: https://www.sistrix.com/hreflang-guide/hreflang-generator

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
select languages without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
select country without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
generate hreflang tags for headers
generate XML sitemap
hreflang testing/validation

 

Hreflang Builder

Hreflang Builder is a sophisticated Hreflang XML sitemap generator. You can map existing URLs and make use of their automation which is perfect for larger websites.

URL: https://www.hreflangbuilder.com/

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
select languages without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
select country without having to enter the code (eliminates errors)
generate hreflang tags for headers
generate XML sitemap
hreflang testing/validation

 

Hreflang Validators & Testing Tools

 

Hreflang.org

Hreflang.org app is a testing tool. You can quickly analyze large quantities of URLs by submitting them manually or uploading a sitemap. Very quick and easy to use.

URL: https://app.hreflang.org

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
Hreflang XML sitemap submitting
list of errors for individual URLs
export errors list

 

Merkle RKG

With Merkle RKG, you can use its built-in Hreflang sitemap validator or insert URLs individually. Moreover, you can switch between Google/Yandex, which can come in handy when targeting Russian speaking markets.

URL: https://www.technicalseo.info/seo-tools/hreflang

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
Hreflang XML sitemap submitting
list of errors for individual URLs
export errors list

 

Flang by Dejan Tools

A Hreflang validator recommended by Hreflang.org. This tool might not have as many features, but what I like about is tool is that the easier to use and faster it is. Perfect option for testing individual URLs after manually implementing Hreflang in the header.

URL: https://flang.dejanseo.com.au

 

Features:

bulk URL submitting, e.g. by uploading a CSV file or XML sitemap
Hreflang XML sitemap submitting
list of errors for individual URLs
export errors list

 

Which one is your favourite and why? Let me know in the comments!

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Martin Kura

A multi-cultural nerd, digital marketer and SEO/content enthusiast. Likes good beer, dry wine, loves to cook and sing (sometimes all at once).


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