AhrefsPricing, alternatives & usage data
Marketing & SEOBacklink analysis and keyword research platform for SEO pros.
Ahrefs quick facts
Ahrefs is a Marketing & SEO tool: Backlink analysis and keyword research platform for SEO pros. Pricing starts at $29/mo (Starter). It ranks #1 of 11 in Marketing & SEO on AIWiseRank by real web traffic (#2,171 globally on Tranco). Popular alternatives include Semrush, Writesonic, SE Ranking.
- Starting price:
- $29/mo (Starter)
- Category rank:
- #1 of 11 in Marketing & SEO by real web traffic
- Global traffic rank:
- #2,171 (Tranco)
- AIWiseRank score:
- 94/100 (Capterra rating (as of Oct 2026))
- Top alternatives:
- Semrush, Writesonic, SE Ranking
How Ahrefs compares
Ahrefs is the most-used of the 9 Marketing & SEO tools we rank by traffic, ahead of Semrush. Its traffic dipped: it slipped 99 places on the global Tranco list in the last 30 days. At $29/mo (Starter), it has the lowest entry price among the 8 Marketing & SEO tools with published prices. Its AIWiseRank score of 94/100 is #3 among the 5 scored Marketing & SEO tools.
$29/mo (Starter)
Monthly
$29/mo
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Higher Tiers
Lite: $129/mo · Advanced: $449/mo
Web Traffic Trend
39 daysTranco web traffic rank · lower number = more traffic
Source: Tranco List · Updated daily
Ratings & Enrichment Data
Third-party enrichment data and independent platform reviews
Sources: AIWiseRank score = Capterra rating as a percentage (4.7/5 = 94). Rating recorded Oct 2026.
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