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Head-to-head · SEO Forecasting Software

Ahrefs vs SISTRIX

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Ahrefs #2 in SEO Forecasting Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ahrefs
SISTRIX #7 in SEO Forecasting Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit SISTRIX

Ahrefs leads on 1 check, SISTRIX on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAhrefs · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Ahrefs
  • Free trialonly SISTRIX

Ahrefs scores higher on our rubric for seo forecasting software: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Ahrefs offers free plan; SISTRIX doesn't.

Ahrefs is the better fit for teams wanting comprehensive SEO data and forecasts. SISTRIX is the better fit for teams requiring historical visibility benchmarks.

  • Ahrefs fits best

    Teams wanting comprehensive SEO data and forecasts

  • SISTRIX fits best

    Teams requiring historical visibility benchmarks

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Side by side

Feature Ahrefs 9.1/10 Visit ↗ SISTRIX 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.3
Ranking #2 in SEO Forecasting Software #7 in SEO Forecasting Software
Best for Teams wanting comprehensive SEO data and forecasts Teams requiring historical visibility benchmarks
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo €119/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ahrefs 0/5 · SISTRIX 0/5
Traffic forecasting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Keyword rank forecasting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Visibility forecasting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Revenue impact forecasting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scenario planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Historical data window Not checked yet Not checked yet
Forecast granularity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Keyword, rank, technical, backlink and competitor analysis in one platform
  • API, reporting, Data Studio connectors and scheduled exports support workflows
  • Free account plus plans for solo, agency and enterprise requirements
  • Historical Visibility Index data and domain visibility benchmarks
  • Daily rank tracking across engines, locales and devices
  • Competitor, backlink and technical audit modules with API options
Cons
  • Free access is limited to Site Explorer and Site Audit
  • Higher project, keyword and crawl limits require costly paid tiers
  • Forecasting is not presented as a named standalone product feature
  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at €119 before taxes
  • Plus plan provides only limited API access
  • Support is not available 24/7
Our verdict

Ahrefs is a web-based SEO and marketing platform for website owners, marketers, agencies and SEO teams. Its toolkit spans keyword research, rank tracking, technical and on-page auditing, backlink and competitor analysis, content discovery,…

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SISTRIX is a browser-based SEO platform for teams that need visibility, ranking, keyword, competitor and backlink analysis in one workspace. Its Visibility Index tracks domain performance over time, while daily rank tracking covers…

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  1. AhrefsSEO Forecasting Software 9.1Free plan
  2. SISTRIXSEO Forecasting Software 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ahrefs — where it wins

    • Keyword, rank, technical, backlink and competitor analysis in one platform
    • API, reporting, Data Studio connectors and scheduled exports support workflows
    • Free account plus plans for solo, agency and enterprise requirements

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access is limited to Site Explorer and Site Audit
    • Higher project, keyword and crawl limits require costly paid tiers
    • Forecasting is not presented as a named standalone product feature

  • SISTRIX — where it wins

    • Historical Visibility Index data and domain visibility benchmarks
    • Daily rank tracking across engines, locales and devices
    • Competitor, backlink and technical audit modules with API options

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at €119 before taxes
    • Plus plan provides only limited API access
    • Support is not available 24/7

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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