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Ahrefs vs Semrush

Ahrefs is cheaper at $29/mo, against $139/mo.

· 1 months ago

Ahrefs vs Semrush pricing

$29/mo
$29/mo Starter · $129/mo Lite · $249/mo Standard

Keyword research and backlink analysis

$139/mo
$139/mo SEO · $199/mo Starter · $299/mo Pro+

All-in-one SEO, content, and competitor tracking

Quick answer

Ahrefs and Semrush are alternatives in the SEO category. Ahrefs: Keyword research and backlink analysis. Semrush: All-in-one SEO, content, and competitor tracking. Ahrefs is cheaper at $29/mo against $139/mo.

Where each ships

Ahrefs-only stacks (1)

Ahrefs vs Semrush FAQ

Which is cheaper, Ahrefs or Semrush?

Ahrefs, at $29/mo against $139/mo.

What is Ahrefs best for?

Keyword research and backlink analysis. It sits in the seo category, and ships in 1 tested stack here.

What is Semrush best for?

All-in-one SEO, content, and competitor tracking. It sits in the seo category.

Can I use Ahrefs and Semrush together?

They are alternatives at the same step, so most stacks pick one or the other. No aistack.sh stack uses both today, though nothing prevents a custom workflow.

What are the alternatives to Ahrefs and Semrush?

Beyond each other, Ahrefs's closest alternatives are Surfer SEO. Semrush's closest alternatives are tracked in its tool page.

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