Comparison
Ahrefs vs SE Ranking
Ahrefs: The benchmark SEO suite for backlinks, now with AI visibility. SE Ranking: A complete SEO suite at half the price of Semrush or Ahrefs.
| Ahrefs | SE Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Price | Paid Starter $29/month; Lite $129, Standard $249, Advanced $449 (annual). Brand Radar AI indexes from $199/month extra. | Free trial 14-day free trial, no card. Core $103.20/month and Growth $223.20/month (annual). AI search module from $71.20/month extra. |
| Free plan | ||
| API available | ||
| Open source | ||
| In Spanish | ||
| No watermark | — | — |
| Platforms | Web · Extension | Web |
Ahrefs
- The best backlink index on the market
- Ahrefs Webmaster Tools is free for your own verified site
- Brand Radar measures your visibility in AI answers
- No full free plan: the entire suite is paid
- Brand Radar's AI indexes cost extra ($199/month per platform)
SE Ranking
- Considerably cheaper than Semrush and Ahrefs with comparable features
- Interface and support available in Spanish
- Very accurate rank tracking, including by location
- AI search tracking is a separate paid add-on
- Its backlink index is smaller than Ahrefs'