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Ahrefs

★★★★★4.73.4k reviewsFrom $129/mo

One of the two dominant SEO toolsets, widely regarded as having the strongest backlink index.

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Summary

Ahrefs is generally considered to have the largest, most frequently refreshed backlink database of any SEO tool, which is its clearest edge over SEMrush — SEMrush tends to be favored instead for broader all-in-one marketing features.

Strengths

Ease of Use
80
Value
68
Features
92
Support
78

Pricing

Starter
From $129/mo
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
From $129/mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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