Comparison
Rank Math vs Semrush
Rank Math: The most complete WordPress SEO plugin, with content AI. Semrush: The leading SEO suite, with AI tools and chatbot visibility tracking.
| Rank Math | Semrush | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Price | Freemium Very complete free version on WordPress.org. Pro from around $7.99/month billed annually (renewal pricing steps up slightly). | Free trial Pro from $117.33/month (annual) or $139.95/month. 7-day free trial. |
| Free plan | ||
| API available | ||
| Open source | ||
| In Spanish | ||
| No watermark | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
Rank Math
- The free version covers what other plugins charge for
- Content AI scores your text without leaving the WordPress editor
- More than 20 structured data types and Search Console sync
- Only useful if your site runs on WordPress
- Content AI runs on credits, which run out
Semrush
- The most complete keyword and competitor database on the market
- AI Visibility Toolkit: measures your presence in chatbot answers
- All in one: SEO, advertising, content and social media
- Expensive: the Pro plan starts at ~$117/month and add-ons stack up fast
- Considerable learning curve given the sheer number of tools