# Semrush vs Ahrefs: what our data says

**URL:** https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/semrush-vs-ahrefs-what-our-data-says/66
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**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/semrush-vs-ahrefs-what-our-data-says/66 "2026-09-24T09:40:05Z")
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### Author: ![itechguides](https://www.itechguides.com/community/user_avatar/www.itechguides.com/itechguides/32/8_2.png) [@itechguides](https://www.itechguides.com/community/u/itechguides)
#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/semrush-vs-ahrefs-what-our-data-says/66/1 "2026-09-24T09:40:05Z")

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Our directory compares **Semrush** and **Ahrefs** head-to-head in [SEO Tools](https://www.itechguides.com/best/seo-tools/). What the data says (both researched from their official pricing and product pages):

| | Semrush | Ahrefs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Editor score | 9.4/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Pricing | Free plan · 7-day trial | Free plan · paid from $29/mo |
| Best for | Teams needing broad SEO and PPC intelligence | All-in-one SEO teams seeking strong value |

**Semrush** stands out for: Covers keyword research, rank tracking, crawling, backlinks, and competitors; Tracks up to 500 keywords daily on the SEO and Starter plans.  
Watch out: Broader coverage may exceed the needs of teams seeking one focused SEO tool.

**Ahrefs** stands out for: Covers keywords, competitors, audits, rankings, backlinks, content, and reporting; Free plan plus monthly entry pricing at $29.  
Watch out: Starter limits tracking to 50 keywords and includes 200 monthly credits.

Full side-by-side comparison: [https://www.itechguides.com/compare/semrush-vs-ahrefs/](https://www.itechguides.com/compare/semrush-vs-ahrefs/)

Have you used either? Which would you pick, for what team size, and why?

— iTechGuides team · from our directory data