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Head-to-head · SEO Tools

Ahrefs vs Mangools

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Ahrefs #2 in SEO Tools 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Ahrefs
Mangools #8 in SEO Tools 8.7/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Mangools

Ahrefs leads on 0 checks, Mangools on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAhrefs · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Mangools
  • Most featuresAhrefs · 6 of 6

Ahrefs scores higher on our rubric for seo tools: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Ahrefs is the better fit for all-in-one SEO teams seeking strong value. Mangools is the better fit for small teams wanting approachable SEO research.

  • Ahrefs fits best

    All-in-one SEO teams seeking strong value

  • Mangools fits best

    Small teams wanting approachable SEO research

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Side by side

Feature Ahrefs 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Mangools 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in SEO Tools #8 in SEO Tools
Best for All-in-one SEO teams seeking strong value Small teams wanting approachable SEO research
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 10 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 3 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ahrefs 6/6 · Mangools 5/6
Keyword research ✓ ✓
Rank tracking ✓ ✓
Site audit ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Backlink analysis ✓ ✓
Competitor research ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Tracked keywords Not checked yet 200 keywords
Our review
Pros
  • Covers keywords, competitors, audits, rankings, backlinks, content, and reporting
  • Free plan plus monthly entry pricing at $29
  • Seven integrations, API access, and web-based workflows
  • Covers keywords, SERPs, rankings, backlinks, domains, and competitors
  • Offers web, browser extension, REST API, and reporting workflows
  • Includes a free plan and a 200-keyword Basic tracking limit
Cons
  • Starter limits tracking to 50 keywords and includes 200 monthly credits
  • Advanced and Enterprise pricing rises to $449 and $1,499 per month
  • Enterprise requires an annual commitment
  • Paid plan prices are not shown here
  • Site analysis is not the same as a dedicated site-audit workflow
  • Advanced needs may require comparing limits across paid tiers
Our verdict

Ahrefs is an SEO and marketing platform for marketers, agencies, SEO professionals, businesses, and content teams. Its toolkit spans keyword research, competitor analysis, backlink analysis, technical site auditing, rank tracking, content…

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Mangools is a web-based SEO suite for marketers, freelance SEOs, agencies, and business owners who need approachable research across several core workflows. Its product family combines KWFinder for keyword research, SERPChecker for…

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  1. AhrefsSEO Tools 9.3Free plan
  2. MangoolsSEO Tools 8.7Free plan · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ahrefs — where it wins

    • Covers keywords, competitors, audits, rankings, backlinks, content, and reporting
    • Free plan plus monthly entry pricing at $29
    • Seven integrations, API access, and web-based workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits tracking to 50 keywords and includes 200 monthly credits
    • Advanced and Enterprise pricing rises to $449 and $1,499 per month
    • Enterprise requires an annual commitment

  • Mangools — where it wins

    • Covers keywords, SERPs, rankings, backlinks, domains, and competitors
    • Offers web, browser extension, REST API, and reporting workflows
    • Includes a free plan and a 200-keyword Basic tracking limit

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plan prices are not shown here
    • Site analysis is not the same as a dedicated site-audit workflow
    • Advanced needs may require comparing limits across paid tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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