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10 alternatives to Ahrefs from our shortlists and our directory, with prices read on the official pages, their date and 2 free options.
Ahrefs in brief
- What it does: SEO suite: keywords, backlinks, site audit, rank tracking and visibility in AI search.
- Price: From €27/month [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: not in our reading
- HQ country: Singapore
- Use cases: Link building, Keyword and topic research
The 10 alternatives to Ahrefs
Order: first the provisional shortlists of the use cases above, in their order, then the other tools listed in those use cases and in the same category, from A to Z.
| Alternative | Price | Free plan | Why it is listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic.com | From $49.99/month excl. VAT ($41.67/month billed annually) [Source, 2026-10-23] | not in our reading | Shortlist Link building (#2) |
| BuzzStream | From $19/month; free trial [Source, 2026-10-22] | no, free trial only | Shortlist Link building (#4) |
| Respona | From $100 per placement [Source, 2026-10-22] | not in our reading | Shortlist Link building (#5) |
| Semrush | Free (limited); SEO €134/month (€112.52/month billed annually); SEO + AI Search €190/month (€158.40 billed annually); teams plan €286/month (€238 billed annually) [Source, 2026-10-19] | yes | Shortlist Keyword and topic research (#1) |
| Haloscan | Free; paid from €59/month [Source, 2026-10-22] | yes | Shortlist Keyword and topic research (#3) |
| Ranxplorer | From €32/month excl. VAT billed annually; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-22] | no, free trial only | Shortlist Keyword and topic research (#4) |
| Keyword Insights | From $58/month; 7-day trial for $1 [Source, 2026-10-22] | no, free trial only | Shortlist Keyword and topic research (#5) |
| Arvow | From $39/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-22] | not in our reading | Listed in Link building |
| Backlink Management | Trial for $1, then $99/month [Source, 2026-10-22] | no, free trial only | Listed in Link building |
| BacklinkGPT | From $149/month, excluding fees charged by the sites [Source, 2026-10-22] | not in our reading | Listed in Link building |
- Price: From $49.99/month excl. VAT ($41.67/month billed annually) [Source, 2026-10-23]
- Free plan: not in our reading
- HQ country: United Kingdom. source
- Official site ↗
- Price: From $19/month; free trial [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: to be verified.
- Official site ↗
- Price: From $100 per placement [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: not in our reading
- HQ country: United States. source
- Official site ↗
- Price: Free (limited); SEO €134/month (€112.52/month billed annually); SEO + AI Search €190/month (€158.40 billed annually); teams plan €286/month (€238 billed annually) [Source, 2026-10-19]
- Free plan: yes
- HQ country: United States. source
- Official site ↗
- Price: Free; paid from €59/month [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: yes
- HQ country: to be verified.
- Official site ↗
- Price: From €32/month excl. VAT billed annually; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: France (EU). source
- Official site ↗
- Price: From $58/month; 7-day trial for $1 [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: United Kingdom. source
- Official site ↗
- Price: From $39/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: not in our reading
- HQ country: to be verified.
- Official site ↗
- Price: Trial for $1, then $99/month [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: to be verified.
- Official site ↗
- Price: From $149/month, excluding fees charged by the sites [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: not in our reading
- HQ country: Germany (EU). source
- Official site ↗
Free options
Tools with a free plan according to our reading of their pricing page. Free trials are not counted.
| Tool | Price | Checked on |
|---|---|---|
| Semrush | Free (limited); SEO €134/month (€112.52/month billed annually); SEO + AI Search €190/month (€158.40 billed annually); teams plan €286/month (€238 billed annually) [Source, 2026-10-19] | 2026-10-19 |
| Haloscan | Free; paid from €59/month [Source, 2026-10-22] | 2026-10-22 |
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Ahrefs?
We don't name a winner without verified reviews. In our provisional shortlists, the closest alternatives are Majestic.com, BuzzStream, Respona. The full list on this page gives each price with its source and date.
Is there a free alternative to Ahrefs?
Yes, according to our reading of the official pricing pages: Semrush, Haloscan. Check the limits of each free plan before you switch.
How much does Ahrefs cost?
From €27/month (checked 2026-10-22).
Has AIGrowthRank tested these tools?
No. Features and prices come from the official pages and from our data. Verified user reviews will rank these tools once they come in.
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- Use case: Link building
- Use case: Keyword and topic research
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