Semrush
An all-in-one SEO and marketing suite covering research, audits and content
Best for: Agencies and serious marketers who need everything in one platform and can justify the investment
6 tools compared
An all-in-one SEO platform can stand in for several separate tools. You get keyword research, backlink analysis, rank tracking and site audit in one dashboard. The trade-off is cost: these are among the pricier subscriptions in SEO, and top tiers cost many times the entry plan. Here's which ones justify the investment and which leave gaps you'll need to fill.
An all-in-one SEO and marketing suite covering research, audits and content
Best for: Agencies and serious marketers who need everything in one platform and can justify the investment
A backlink-focused SEO suite with keyword, audit and content tools
Best for: SEO professionals whose work centres on backlink analysis and who want detailed link data
Affordable all-in-one SEO platform that punches above its weight
Best for: Small agencies and freelancers who want Semrush-like features at a lower price
Growth hacking SEO platform with strong competitor analysis
Best for: Budget-conscious SEOs who want all-in-one features without the Semrush price tag
Long-established SEO suite behind the Domain Authority metric
Best for: SEOs who value the DA metric and want a familiar, established platform with strong educational resources
Neil Patel's freemium SEO tool for beginners and small businesses
Best for: Complete beginners who want to learn SEO with guided tutorials and a simple interface
| Feature | Semrush | Ahrefs | SE Ranking | Serpstat | Moz Pro | Ubersuggest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyword research | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Backlink analysis | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Rank tracking | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Site audit | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Content tools | Included | Included | Included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Competitor analysis | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Local SEO | Included | Not included | Included | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Reporting | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
| White-label reports | Included | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| API access | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Not included |
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