Alternatives to Ahrefs
We have checked 5 SEO software providers that are an alternative to Ahrefs. Ahrefs scores 86 out of 100 points in our rating. 1 provider scores higher, led by Semrush with 88 points (2 points ahead).
FAQ: alternatives to Ahrefs
Semrush – with 88 out of 100 points the highest-rated alternative and therefore 2 points ahead of Ahrefs (86). Semrush: Comprehensive all-in-one SEO tool with a very large keyword database (26 billion+), part of Adobe since 2026.
Our rating found these weaknesses at Ahrefs: Free version heavily limited; No social media monitoring; Less all-in-one than Semrush. If any of them is a deal-breaker for you, it is worth looking at the 5 alternatives on this page.
Ahrefs scores with: Very strong backlink data; Content Explorer is unique; Clearly structured interface. That adds up to 86 out of 100 points. If this matters to you, you will hardly find anything better among the alternatives.