Which is cheaper, Ahrefs or Semrush?
Ahrefs, at $29/mo against $139/mo.
Head-to-head comparison
Ahrefs vs Semrush
Ahrefs is cheaper at $29/mo, against $139/mo.
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Ahrefs
SEO
$29/mo
$29/mo Starter · $129/mo Lite · $249/mo Standard
Keyword research and backlink analysis
Semrush
SEO
$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
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 tracked in its tool page. Semrush's closest alternatives are tracked in its tool page.
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