{"id":1539097,"date":"2019-03-31T23:26:36","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T17:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=1539097"},"modified":"2023-09-27T01:16:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:46:37","slug":"semrush-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tested Semrush Alternatives of 2025 (Free and Paid Both)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>As far as SEO and digital marketing platforms go, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"366\">Semrush<\/a> has everything you can ever ask for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has comprehensive analytics, a powerful keyword research tool, on-demand reports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>But despite its impressive lineup of features, it\u2019s clear that SEMrush isn\u2019t for everyone. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some bloggers, Semrush\u2019s pricing may be too steep. Its plethora of features may also be too much for their needs \u2014 thus, overcomplicating their campaign rather than streamlining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the reason, you\u2019re here because you\u2019re searching for a possible alternative to help you achieve your SEO and online marketing goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s exactly why I decided to create this post.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1539097_dc8fae-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1539097_dc8fae-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1539097_dc8fae-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1539097_dc8fae-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1539097_dc8fae-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1539097_dc8fae-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1539097_dc8fae-f2 alignnone mb-featured-ans wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1539097_4d55ff-0e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semrush Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ubersuggest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KWFinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Keyword Planner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor Backlinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Searchmetrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serpstat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SpyFu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ahrefs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO Powersuite<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pricing-comparison\">Semrush Alternative Pricing Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow me to start off with a quick price comparison of all the tools that will be mentioned in this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-15\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"367\">Ubersuggest<\/a><\/td><td>Keyword Research<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/kwfinder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"368\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"KWFinder\">KWFinder<\/a><\/td><td>Keyword Research<\/td><td>Free or $29\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_ph\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"369\">Google Keyword Planner<\/a><\/td><td>Keyword Research<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorbacklinks.com\/seo-tools\/free-backlink-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"370\">Monitor Backlinks<\/a><\/td><td>Domain Analysis<\/td><td>Free or $25\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/suite.searchmetrics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"371\">Search Metrics<\/a><\/td><td>Domain Analysis<\/td><td>Free or $69\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/serpstat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"372\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"SerpStat\">Serpstat<\/a><\/td><td>Full Alternative<\/td><td>Free or $19\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/spyfu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"373\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"SpyFu\">SpyFu<\/a><\/td><td>Competitor Research<\/td><td>Starts at $33\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"374\">Ahrefs<\/a><\/td><td>Full Alternative<\/td><td>Starts at $99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"375\">Moz<\/a><\/td><td>Full Alternative<\/td><td>Starts at $99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/seopowersuite\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"376\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"SEO Powersuite\">SEO Powersuite<\/a><\/td><td>Full Alternative<\/td><td>Starts at $299\/lifetime<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spotted something interesting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you make a decision, take the time to explore each of these tools first to help you determine whether or not they\u2019re worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin, here are the alternative solutions you can use without spending a single cent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free-alternatives\">Finding Free Semrush Alternative Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, us bloggers love free stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If we can get away with it, we\u2019d build our entire blogging ecosystem with free tools. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it\u2019s impossible to find an alternative that can match everything Semrush has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best you can do is identify the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"377\">aspects of Semrush<\/a> that are important to you and find individual tools to replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why don\u2019t we start with a tool that every Semrush user depends on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keyword-alternatives\">Semrush Keyword Magic Alternative Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of bloggers rely on Semrush\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"378\" target=\"_blank\">Keyword Magic Tool<\/a>\u201d to find target keywords to boost their organic rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2595\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-1.png\" alt=\"SEMrush keyword magic tool\" class=\"wp-image-1539175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-1.png 2595w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-1-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-1-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-1-1024x399.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2595px) 100vw, 2595px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I know plenty of bloggers who would gladly pay for the Keyword Magic Tool as a separate service. But since it\u2019s only available through one of Semrush\u2019s subscription plans, the only option left is to look for an alternative, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubersuggest\">1. Ubersuggest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll be honest \u2014 when I first thought about Semrush free alternatives for <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"379\">keyword research<\/a>, one tool immediately came into mind: <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"380\">Ubersuggest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted on Neil Patel\u2019s website, Ubersuggest is what most bloggers would envision a \u201c<strong>free tool<\/strong>\u201d to be. It has all features unlocked from the get-go, a user-friendly interface, and capabilities that are on par with premium tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t even need to create an account to use Ubersuggest. Simply fire up the tool, enter a seed keyword to get the ball rolling, and click <strong>\u2018Search.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-start-research.png\" alt=\"ubersuggest start research\" class=\"wp-image-1539176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-start-research.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-start-research-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-start-research-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-start-research-1024x414.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Within seconds, Ubersuggest will pull up an overview of your seed keyword\u2019s important metrics, including its average monthly search volume, SEO difficulty, and average CPC or <em>Cost Per Click<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also see an estimate of your success rate should you decide to target the keyword in your SEO campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2101\" height=\"1139\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1.png\" alt=\"ubersuggest keyword overview\" class=\"wp-image-1539177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1.png 2101w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1-1024x555.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2101px) 100vw, 2101px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By navigating to the <strong>\u2018Keyword Ideas\u2019 <\/strong>tab, Ubersuggest will show you a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/long-tail-keywords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"381\">long-tail keyword variations<\/a>&nbsp;based on your seed keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1477\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas.png\" alt=\"ubersuggest keyword ideas\" class=\"wp-image-1539178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas.png 1477w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas-1024x688.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ubersuggest also includes metrics that will help you handpick the keywords you want to use in your campaign. For new bloggers, an SD or <em>SEO Difficulty <\/em>of around 30 is recommended, which pertains to low-medium competition keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As icing on the cake, Ubersuggest is armed with a filter feature that makes keyword hunting invariably easier. By switching on the <strong>\u2018Filters\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>toggle, you can instantly sieve out keywords with specific search volumes, SEO or PPC difficulty, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1456\" height=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-create-filters.png\" alt=\"ubersuggest create filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-create-filters.png 1456w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-create-filters-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-create-filters-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-create-filters-1024x737.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can even include commercial-related terms like \u201cbuy,\u201d \u201chire,\u201d or \u201cprice\u201d if you want to pull in users with purchase intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example<\/strong>, if your seed keyword is \u201cwedding photographer,\u201d you can include the keyword \u201chire\u201d in your filter to reach users who have higher chances of converting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1246\" height=\"989\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-filtered-results.png\" alt=\"ubersuggest filtered results\" class=\"wp-image-1539180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-filtered-results.png 1246w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-filtered-results-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-filtered-results-768x610.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ubersuggest-filtered-results-1024x813.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1246px) 100vw, 1246px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Useful, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubersuggest, however, doesn\u2019t necessarily beat the Semrush Keyword Magic Tool across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you understand what I\u2019m talking about, here\u2019s a summary of Ubersuggest\u2019s advantages and disadvantages against Semrush:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ubersuggest Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100% free to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need to create an account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find hundreds of long-tail keyword ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projection of your success rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ubersuggest Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer keyword suggestions overall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can\u2019t create nor save keyword lists on the cloud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"382\">Try Ubersuggest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kwfinder\">2. KWFinder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Ubersuggest, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/kwfinder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"383\" data-lasso-name=\"KWFinder\" target=\"_blank\">KWFinder<\/a>&nbsp;is another Semrush free alternative for keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also doesn\u2019t require you to create an account, which is a plus if you really want a commitment-free tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What differs is the number of options you have when initiating keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Ubersuggest only allows you to expand a seed keyword into potentially hundreds of long-tail keyword ideas, KWFinder also lets you search specifically for <em>Google Autocomplete&nbsp;<\/em>suggestions and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder.png\" alt=\"kwfinder\" class=\"wp-image-1539183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder.png 974w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-768x290.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The long-tail keyword suggestions are pretty good as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from raw metrics like the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-search-volume\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"384\">keywords\u2019 average monthly search volumes<\/a>, difficulty, and CPC, KWFinder also lists down the top 10 pages that rank for your seed keyword. This will allow you to better gauge the competition and maybe borrow inspiration from their content.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1770\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-keyword-suggestions.png\" alt=\"kwfinder keyword suggestions\" class=\"wp-image-1539184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-keyword-suggestions.png 1770w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-keyword-suggestions-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-keyword-suggestions-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-keyword-suggestions-1024x446.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1770px) 100vw, 1770px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another unique feature of KWFinder is that it visualizes the <em>interest <\/em>for a keyword over time, allowing you to extrapolate the data and weed out keywords that may lose their relevance in the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1296\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-interest-over-time-graph.png\" alt=\"kwfinder interest over time graph\" class=\"wp-image-1539185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-interest-over-time-graph.png 1296w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-interest-over-time-graph-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-interest-over-time-graph-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/kwfinder-interest-over-time-graph-1024x465.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can view the graph by clicking <strong>\u2018Interest Over Time\u2019 <\/strong>right above the top 10 Google results for your keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps my main issue with KWFinder is that the keyword suggestions are limited to only 25 results for unregistered users. Certain features, including Google Autocomplete and question keyword searches, are also locked behind the subscription wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Granted, there is a free subscription option for those who\u2019d rather not spend money on a keyword research tool. The bad news is, you will only be given up to five, full keyword searches per day over a seven-day period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, you\u2019re stuck with the limit of 25 keyword suggestions at a time. That may suffice if you\u2019re only doing keyword research for your blog content, but for SEO campaigns, you\u2019ll definitely need something more capable \u2014 if not, upgrade to a paid KWFinder account with our <strong>readers exclusive 20% discount offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KWFinder-Discount-1024x547.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4046208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KWFinder-Discount-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KWFinder-Discount-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KWFinder-Discount-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KWFinder-Discount.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/deals\/mangools\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4553050\" data-lasso-id=\"385\">Click this link to get 20% Discount now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KWFinder Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be used without an account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes top 10 results for seed keyword<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can search for Google Autocomplete suggestions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KWFinder Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has less free daily searches for free accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/kwfinder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"386\" data-lasso-name=\"KWFinder\" target=\"_blank\">Try KWFinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keyword-planner\">3. Google Keyword Planner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t leave out <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_ph\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"387\">Google Keyword Planner<\/a>&nbsp;when creating a list of free keyword research tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may have guessed, you need to have an active Google account before you can use Keyword Planner. But once you\u2019re over that hill, you get to use the tool for keyword research for as much as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, marketing-savvy bloggers nowadays tend to have Gmail accounts anyway, especially for services and networks like YouTube, Google Drive, and Google Analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use Keyword Planner, you need to choose between finding new ideas and getting search volume data for your keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1780\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/adwords-keyword-planner.png\" alt=\"keyword planner\" class=\"wp-image-1539229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/adwords-keyword-planner.png 1780w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/adwords-keyword-planner-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/adwords-keyword-planner-768x264.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/adwords-keyword-planner-1024x353.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1780px) 100vw, 1780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first option works just like the aforementioned keyword research tools: <strong>seed keywords go in, hundreds of keyword suggestions come out. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the good side, Keyword Planner can show you hundreds of keyword ideas for free \u2014 including key metrics like their average search volumes, PPC bids, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword Planner also has a customizable filter tool that has a tad more features than the Ubersuggest\u2019s. You can find keywords that contain specific text, have specific paid or organic impression share, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1388\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-filters.png\" alt=\"keyword planner filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-filters.png 1388w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-filters-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-filters-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-filters-1024x696.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1388px) 100vw, 1388px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The downside?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Keyword Planner\u2019s values for the average monthly searches and keyword competitiveness are rough estimates at best. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, unlike other tools that provide more accurate measurements of a keyword\u2019s average monthly traffic, Keyword Planner only gives you an entire <em>range, <\/em>like 10-100 or even wider gaps like 10,000-100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-inaccurate-metrics.png\" alt=\"keyword planner inaccurate metrics\" class=\"wp-image-1539188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-inaccurate-metrics.png 1394w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-inaccurate-metrics-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-inaccurate-metrics-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/keyword-planner-inaccurate-metrics-1024x650.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The same can be said for Keyword Planner\u2019s competitiveness ratings, which can only be <em>low, medium, high, <\/em>or blank \u2014 hardly as useful as the number ratings used in other keyword research tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then again, Keyword Planner often offers way more ideas than other free tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really need metrics, you can always take the keyword you found here and plug it into a separate tool for analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you found the keyword idea \u201csetting up a blog\u201d on Keyword Planner, you simply need to enter it into Ubersuggest for more precise metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1806\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/using-keyword-planner-with-ubersuggest.png\" alt=\"keyword planner with ubersuggest\" class=\"wp-image-1539189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/using-keyword-planner-with-ubersuggest.png 1806w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/using-keyword-planner-with-ubersuggest-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/using-keyword-planner-with-ubersuggest-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/using-keyword-planner-with-ubersuggest-1024x393.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1806px) 100vw, 1806px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Keyword Planner Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100% free to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Truckloads of keyword ideas for generating content topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Keyword Planner Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less accurate metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_ph\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"388\">Try Google Keyword Planner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domain-analysis-alternatives\">Domain Analysis Alternative for Semrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"389\" target=\"_blank\">Keyword Magic Tool<\/a>&nbsp;is crucial, it\u2019s only part of the reason why Semrush is a big name in the digital marketing industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semrush also has a set of domain analysis tools that can supply you with all the data you need to run a successful SEO or digital marketing campaign \u2014 from your organic search traffic to your website\u2019s backlinks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1097\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/semrush-backlink-analysis-tool.png\" alt=\"semrush backlink analysis tool\" class=\"wp-image-1539190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/semrush-backlink-analysis-tool.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/semrush-backlink-analysis-tool-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/semrush-backlink-analysis-tool-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/semrush-backlink-analysis-tool-1024x562.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the best Semrush alternative tools if you can use for domain analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monitor-backlinks\">4. Monitor Backlinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve your search engine rankings, you need to build and maintain a healthy backlink profile.<br>Backlink checkers like <a href=\"https:\/\/monitorbacklinks.com\/seo-tools\/free-backlink-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"390\">Monitor Backlinks<\/a>&nbsp;allow you to avoid penalization due to low-quality links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, you can use it to check out the backlink profile of your top competitors and identify their most valuable link sources. You can also view their linked pages to learn what counts as \u201c<strong>link-worthy<\/strong>\u201d in your <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-choose-blog-niche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"391\">niche<\/a> \u2014 just click on the links under the \u201c<strong>URL<\/strong> to\u201d column to find these pages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1879\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-backlinks-summary.png\" alt=\"monitor backlinks summary\" class=\"wp-image-1539191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-backlinks-summary.png 1879w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-backlinks-summary-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-backlinks-summary-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-backlinks-summary-1024x427.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1879px) 100vw, 1879px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While Monitor Backlinks isn\u2019t free, bloggers on a budget can generate free reports for up to <em>two websites <\/em>per week using the <em>Free Backlink Checker SEO Tool. <\/em>All they have to do is create an account, enter the URL of the site they want to analyze, and click <strong>\u2018Check Now.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1947\" height=\"1018\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Start-Page.png\" alt=\"monitor backlinks start page\" class=\"wp-image-1539192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Start-Page.png 1947w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Start-Page-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Start-Page-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Start-Page-1024x535.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1947px) 100vw, 1947px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The free reports include a total of 300 backlinks for each URL, including metrics like the referring page\u2019s <em>trust score<\/em>, <em>anchor text<\/em>, and <em>target page<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitor Backlinks will also indicate if links are tagged with either the \u201cnofollow\u201d or \u201cfollow\u201d status.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1917\" height=\"1324\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Follow-Status.png\" alt=\"monitor backlinks follow status\" class=\"wp-image-1539193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Follow-Status.png 1917w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Follow-Status-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Follow-Status-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Monitor-Backlinks-Follow-Status-1024x707.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1917px) 100vw, 1917px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since free reports can\u2019t be saved to your Monitor Backlinks account, try to copy as many backlink information as possible into a spreadsheet. Unfortunately, the <strong>\u2018Download CSV\u2019 <\/strong>feature is only available for paid users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor Backlinks Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can reveal up to 300 backlinks for free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor Backlinks Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The free tool can only generate two reports per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/monitorbacklinks.com\/seo-tools\/free-backlink-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"392\">Try Monitor Backlinks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"searchmetrics\">5. Searchmetrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/suite.searchmetrics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"393\">Searchmetrics<\/a>&nbsp;is one of the lesser-known domain analysis tools you can use if you need an alternative to Semrush free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most other domain analysis tools, you start by creating an account, entering you or your competitor\u2019s domain address, and clicking <strong>\u2018Go.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics.png\" alt=\"searchmetrics\" class=\"wp-image-1539198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics.png 974w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics-768x337.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the analysis is complete, Searchmetrics will show you a simplified view of the domain\u2019s SEO visibility using visualizations. This includes the website\u2019s organic visibility on paid and organic channels as well as on desktop and mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1915\" height=\"1143\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics-overview-page.png\" alt=\"searchmetrics overview page\" class=\"wp-image-1539199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics-overview-page.png 1915w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics-overview-page-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics-overview-page-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/searchmetrics-overview-page-1024x611.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1915px) 100vw, 1915px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I really like about Searchmetrics is the fact that the initial report is organized and consolidated as a single page. You can scroll down for more insights on the domain\u2019s visibility on specific countries, top competitors, backlinks, and other areas of SEO research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use the navigation bar on the left to jump to a section in one click.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-navigation.png\" alt=\"searchmetrics navigation\" class=\"wp-image-1539194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-navigation.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-navigation-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-navigation-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-navigation-1024x454.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Understandably, a free account won\u2019t give you access to all the data and features that Searchmetrics has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cContent Performance\u201d tool, in particular, is a premium feature that would be extremely valuable for bloggers who are directly involved with their content development and SEO strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this, essential features like \u201cBacklink Research\u201d will show you a generous amount of results \u2014 more than enough if you only need to analyze one website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1909\" height=\"1193\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-backlinks-research.png\" alt=\"searchmetrics backlinks research\" class=\"wp-image-1539195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-backlinks-research.png 1909w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-backlinks-research-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-backlinks-research-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Searchmetrics-backlinks-research-1024x640.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1909px) 100vw, 1909px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Searchmetrics Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plenty of data in some reports for free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-page report view makes the experience more streamlined<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Searchmetrics Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has fewer research tools and features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates less in-depth reports compared to Semrush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/suite.searchmetrics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"394\">Try Searchmetrics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serpstat\">6. Serpstat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/serpstat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"395\" data-lasso-name=\"SerpStat\" target=\"_blank\">Serpstat<\/a>&nbsp;is one of the most cost-effective alternatives that are comparable to Semrush in terms of features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also offers a free subscription option, but there will be limits to the number of queries you can make in a day and the features you can access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use Serpstat, enter a keyword, domain, or a specific page URL and click <strong>\u2018Search.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1517\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-start.png\" alt=\"serpstat start\" class=\"wp-image-1539196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-start.png 1517w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-start-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-start-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-start-1024x487.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1517px) 100vw, 1517px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you entered a keyword, Serpstat will then present you a slew of useful information, like related organic keywords, the keyword\u2019s average CPC, and a list of the top Google results. All useful things \u2014 but not quite what we\u2019re really looking for since we already have a list of alternatives for keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-overview.png\" alt=\"serpstat overview\" class=\"wp-image-1539197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-overview.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-overview-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-overview-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-overview-1024x493.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, if you entered a domain address or URL, you will be shown a rating of the website\u2019s search engine visibility, amount of monthly organic traffic, the total number of organic keywords it\u2019s ranking for, and so on. You can dig deeper by navigating to a specific section of the domain analysis using the menu on the left.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1025\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-navigation.png\" alt=\"serpstat navigation\" class=\"wp-image-1539200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-navigation.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-navigation-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-navigation-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-navigation-1024x525.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A side-by-side comparison of <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/serpstat-vs-semrush\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3039766\" data-lasso-id=\"396\">Serpstat and Semrush<\/a> will show you that all the essential features for running successful SEO and digital marketing campaigns are there \u2014 from backlink analysis to thorough site audits.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-site-audit-results.png\" alt=\"serpstat site audit results\" class=\"wp-image-1539201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-site-audit-results.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-site-audit-results-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-site-audit-results-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/serpstat-site-audit-results-1024x540.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other components like domain comparisons, keyword match types, and the overall depth of reports are missing, but these may not be a big deal to some bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, most reports are only limited to 10 items for free users, but even if you choose to purchase a Serpstat plan that matches the capabilities of Semrush&#8217;s entry-level package in certain aspects, you\u2019d still be saving money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That, to me, is the biggest reason why any blogger should consider choosing Serpstat over Semrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serpstat Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More keywords, results, and projects for less money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a free version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serpstat Cons Vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Semrush reports are more in-depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not as much advanced features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/deals\/serpstat\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4551890\" data-lasso-id=\"397\">Click here to get a 25% Serpstat discount<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paid-alternatives\">Paid Semrush Alternative Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright \u2014 maybe saving money isn\u2019t the reason why you\u2019re looking for a Semrush alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve taken the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/deals\/semrush-free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"398\">Semrush free trial<\/a>&nbsp;for a spin and didn\u2019t find it to your liking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If funding isn\u2019t a problem for you, then perhaps you\u2019re willing to consider paid Semrush alternative that can be cheaper, more expensive, or just as costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I took the liberty of testing a bunch of platforms out there and narrowed it down to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spyfu\">7. SpyFu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take it slow with a platform that\u2019s only a third of Semrush&#8217;s cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/spyfu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"399\" data-lasso-name=\"SpyFu\" target=\"_blank\">SpyFu<\/a>&nbsp;is an analytics service tailored to help you <em>spy on your competitors<\/em>, which a lot of crafty marketers do with Semrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to creating a SpyFu campaign is to enter a competitor\u2019s domain URL.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1704\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-start-page.png\" alt=\"spyfu start page\" class=\"wp-image-1539202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-start-page.png 1704w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-start-page-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-start-page-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-start-page-1024x172.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It shouldn\u2019t take long before SpyFu unloads heaps of information about your competitor \u2014 from the breakdown of their traffic to their AdWords strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-report-audit.png\" alt=\"spyfu report audit\" class=\"wp-image-1539203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-report-audit.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-report-audit-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-report-audit-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-report-audit-1024x417.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A can\u2019t-miss section of the initial report is your competitor\u2019s <em>top keywords&nbsp;<\/em>for both organic search engine rankings and paid ads. Just scroll down a bit and click <strong>\u2018View All Organic Keywords\u2019 <\/strong>or <strong>\u2018View All Paid Keywords\u2019 <\/strong>\u2014 whichever is more important to you at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-top-keywords.png\" alt=\"spyfu top keywords\" class=\"wp-image-1539204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-top-keywords.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-top-keywords-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-top-keywords-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-top-keywords-1024x371.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the target keywords themselves, SpyFu also lists down important metrics that help you select viable keywords that you can absorb into your own campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the keywords\u2019 ranking difficulty rating, average searches per month, and the estimated number of clicks per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-metrics.png\" alt=\"spyfu metrics\" class=\"wp-image-1539206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-metrics.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-metrics-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-metrics-768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-metrics-1024x316.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another important section of the SpyFu report is \u201cInbound Links,\u201d which \u2014 as the name implies \u2014 unveils your competitor\u2019s top backlinks and their sources.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-inbound-links.png\" alt=\"spyfu inbound links\" class=\"wp-image-1539207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-inbound-links.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-inbound-links-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-inbound-links-768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/spyfu-inbound-links-1024x316.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If those data sets aren\u2019t impressive enough for you, rest assured that we\u2019ve barely scratched the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SpyFu also lets you spy on your competitor\u2019s worst-performing keywords, top AdWords buy recommendations, organic ranking history, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could even take your competitive research to the next level by getting a firsthand look at their Google Analytics account through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachoanalytics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"400\">Nacho Analytics<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 divulging everything from their most effective conversion tactics to their real-time sales numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1099\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nacho-analytics.png\" alt=\"nacho analytics\" class=\"wp-image-1539208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nacho-analytics.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nacho-analytics-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nacho-analytics-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nacho-analytics-1024x563.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SpyFu Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More advanced competitor research features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Much lower pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free learning resources for beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SpyFu Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing your own campaigns isn\u2019t streamlined due to the prioritization of competitor research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/spyfu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"401\" data-lasso-name=\"SpyFu\" target=\"_blank\">Try SpyFu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ahrefs\">8. Ahrefs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"402\">Ahrefs<\/a>&nbsp;undoubtedly makes a strong case as the best alternative to Semrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only are the two platforms similar in terms of features and use cases, they also have nearly identical pricing schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Semrush starts at $99.95 a month for the \u201cPro\u201d plan, Ahrefs offers its baseline \u201cLite\u201d plan at $99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both platforms also offer a top-end plan for teams at around $399 \u2014 called the \u201c<strong>Advanced<\/strong>\u201d plan on Ahrefs and \u201c<strong>Business<\/strong>\u201d on Semrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting, however, that Semrush plans are exactly $0.95 more expensive than their Ahrefs equivalents. While it\u2019s a negligible amount, that\u2019s still almost a dollar saved each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But enough about the price, let\u2019s discuss the main reasons why Ahrefs is considered by some as the best, pound-for-pound alternative to Semrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the main Ahrefs dashboard, click <strong>\u2018+ New project\u2019 <\/strong>to get going.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1223\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-new-project.png\" alt=\"ahrefs-new-project-button\" class=\"wp-image-1539209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-new-project.png 1223w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-new-project-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-new-project-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-new-project-1024x555.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1223px) 100vw, 1223px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will then be met with a series of generic setup steps, like entering a domain or page URL, giving your project a name, specifying your target keywords, and so forth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1523\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-create-project.png\" alt=\"ahrefs create project\" class=\"wp-image-1539210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-create-project.png 1523w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-create-project-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-create-project-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-create-project-1024x532.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1523px) 100vw, 1523px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When done, an overview of your project should appear on your dashboard, which contains insights like your website\u2019s domain rating, the number of referring domains, and organic keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-projects.png\" alt=\"ahrefs projects view\" class=\"wp-image-1539211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-projects.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-projects-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-projects-768x236.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-projects-1024x315.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This brings us to a very useful feature that both Ahrefs and Semrush offer \u2014 the \u201cdisavow\u201d tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you detect problematic links with other backlink checkers, the ensuing course of action would be to launch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/webmasters\/tools\/disavow-links-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"403\">Disavow Links tool<\/a>&nbsp;from the Google Search Console and manually remove the link yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the integrated disavow tool in both Ahrefs and Semrush, you just have to round up the bad links into a list and disavow them all in one click.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1479\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-disavow-links.png\" alt=\"ahrefs disavow links\" class=\"wp-image-1539212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-disavow-links.png 1479w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-disavow-links-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-disavow-links-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-disavow-links-1024x354.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1479px) 100vw, 1479px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs also has other features that match the sought-after tools offered by Semrush, particularly the analytics tools for your SEO keywords, traffic, content, and rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>\u201cSite Audit\u201d<\/strong> feature, for example, will help you see your domain in dimensions that would otherwise be invisible to free domain analysis tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can understand the breakdown of your website\u2019s content types, identify internal links with issues, check your overall <em>crawlability <\/em>health score, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-site-audit.png\" alt=\"ahrefs site audit\" class=\"wp-image-1539213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-site-audit.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-site-audit-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-site-audit-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-site-audit-1024x537.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What I don\u2019t like about Ahrefs, however, is that there\u2019 no option to add multiple users to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to hire someone to handle the SEO side of things, your only options are to share a single account or get either the \u201c<strong>Advance<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Agency<\/strong>\u201d plan. Just bear in mind that only one user can be logged in at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-device-limit.png\" alt=\"ahrefs device limit\" class=\"wp-image-1539214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-device-limit.png 1156w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-device-limit-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-device-limit-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-device-limit-1024x530.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lastly, let me show you one more feature that Ahref has over Semrush \u2014 the <em>SEO Toolbar <\/em>for Chrome and Firefox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the thing<\/strong>: most bloggers prefer spending time on content research and development rather than SEO or marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the SEO Toolbar, pertinent metrics such as <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-difficulty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"404\">keyword difficulty<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-search-volume\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4049722\" data-lasso-id=\"405\">search volume<\/a>, CPC, and the total number of backlinks to a page will be shown on search engine results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1748\" height=\"1034\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-seo-toolbar.png\" alt=\"ahrefs seo toolbar\" class=\"wp-image-1539215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-seo-toolbar.png 1748w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-seo-toolbar-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-seo-toolbar-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ahrefs-seo-toolbar-1024x606.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1748px) 100vw, 1748px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This allows bloggers to quickly size up the competition and determine how difficult it is to target a certain keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ahrefs Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handy SEO Toolbar for Chrome and Firefox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almost a dollar less expensive across all plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ahrefs Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No option to add more users to your account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"406\">Try Ahrefs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moz\">9. Moz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"407\">Moz<\/a>&nbsp;is a name that\u2019s easily recognizable in the entire SEO and digital marketing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re famous for developing the search engine ranking score called <em><strong>Domain Authority<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>\u2014 a metric that even dozens of other SEO tools integrate into their own platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the platform\u2019s capabilities, the Moz Pro\u2019s web interface does exceedingly well when it comes to beginner-friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we talk about Moz Pro\u2019s selling points, you should know that they also offer a handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/free-seo-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"408\">free SEO tools<\/a>&nbsp;on their website, namely \u201c<strong>Keyword Explorer<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong>My Business Console<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong>Link Explorer<\/strong>,\u201d and the \u201c<strong>MozBar<\/strong>\u201d for web browsers. All of these can be used even without a Moz Pro account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"967\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-free-seo-tools-page.png\" alt=\"moz free seo tools\" class=\"wp-image-1539216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-free-seo-tools-page.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-free-seo-tools-page-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-free-seo-tools-page-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-free-seo-tools-page-1024x495.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you do decide to purchase Moz Pro, the platform will walk you through the steps to creating your first campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is incredibly helpful for bloggers who never had any experience with SEO analytics tools or anything remotely similar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-create-campaign.png\" alt=\"moz create new campaign\" class=\"wp-image-1539217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-create-campaign.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-create-campaign-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-create-campaign-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-create-campaign-1024x474.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The steps involved include entering the domains you want to track, integrating your Google Analytics account, choosing the search engines you want to use, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your campaign\u2019s keywords and competitors, Moz will automatically input suggestions ideas based on your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1855\" height=\"1262\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-automatic-keywords.png\" alt=\"moz autofill keywords create campaign\" class=\"wp-image-1539218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-automatic-keywords.png 1855w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-automatic-keywords-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-automatic-keywords-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-automatic-keywords-1024x697.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1855px) 100vw, 1855px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the initial configuration step, you will be redirected to \u201c<strong>Moz Home<\/strong>\u201d \u2014 a dashboard where you can find all your notifications, onboarding objectives, tools, and campaign overviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, new users should attempt to complete the onboarding process if they want to <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/productivity-tips-for-bloggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"409\">kickstart their productivity<\/a> with Moz. They also offer a three-step learning program that helps beginners make the most out of the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1003\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-to-do-homepage.png\" alt=\"moz to do homepage\" class=\"wp-image-1539219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-to-do-homepage.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-to-do-homepage-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-to-do-homepage-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-to-do-homepage-1024x514.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>My favorite part of the program is the 1-on-1 walkthrough session with a Moz expert, which can help you learn exactly what you need to do to accomplish your specific goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1798\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-walkthrough-steps.png\" alt=\"moz walkthrough\" class=\"wp-image-1539220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-walkthrough-steps.png 1798w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-walkthrough-steps-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-walkthrough-steps-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-walkthrough-steps-1024x495.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1798px) 100vw, 1798px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not interested in tutorials, feel free to go ahead and click on any of your campaigns to access Moz\u2019s host of SEO analytics tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your dashboard, you will see an overview of your website\u2019s SEO performance. The top reports show your website\u2019s search visibility on Google, including its visibility on desktops and mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1913\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-top-reports.png\" alt=\"moz top reports\" class=\"wp-image-1539221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-top-reports.png 1913w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-top-reports-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-top-reports-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-top-reports-1024x414.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1913px) 100vw, 1913px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similar to pretty much every other SEO and marketing analytics platforms, you can access other reports using the navigation menu on the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201c<strong>Inbound Links<\/strong>\u201d page, for example, gives you a bird\u2019s-eye view of your website\u2019s backlink profile along with crucial SEO metrics, namely your Domain Authority, Page Authority, and the total number of backlinks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1904\" height=\"1226\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-inbound-links.png\" alt=\"moz inbound links\" class=\"wp-image-1539222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-inbound-links.png 1904w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-inbound-links-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-inbound-links-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-inbound-links-1024x659.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1904px) 100vw, 1904px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other aspects of your backlink profile, such as anchor texts, most linked pages, and lost links can be viewed by going to their respective pages on the left menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ask me, I\u2019d rather have them all on one page, but some bloggers may appreciate how this approach makes it easy to focus on certain information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1109\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-discovered-and-lost.png\" alt=\"moz discovered and lost\" class=\"wp-image-1539223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-discovered-and-lost.png 1999w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-discovered-and-lost-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-discovered-and-lost-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-discovered-and-lost-1024x568.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moz Pro also lets you concentrate on optimizing one page at a time with the \u201c<strong>Page Optimization<\/strong>\u201d tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply click on <strong>\u2018Page Optimization\u2019 <\/strong>from the navigation menu, enter the page URL as well as your target keyword to gain actionable insights \u2014 from issues that hurt SEO performance to content suggestions that can improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1912\" height=\"1309\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-page-optimizations.png\" alt=\"moz page optimizations\" class=\"wp-image-1539224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-page-optimizations.png 1912w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-page-optimizations-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-page-optimizations-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moz-page-optimizations-1024x701.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1912px) 100vw, 1912px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moz Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>User-friendly interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several ways to learn the platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free SEO tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moz Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data takes time to be retrieved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Base-level plan tracks fewer keywords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Related data sets are found on multiple pages instead of just one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"410\">Try Moz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seo-powersuite\">10. SEO Powersuite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/seopowersuite\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"411\" data-lasso-name=\"SEO Powersuite\" target=\"_blank\">SEO Powersuite<\/a>&nbsp;is a collection of desktop-based software that helps with four things: <em>managing your backlink profile, tracking your rankings, spying on competitors, <\/em>and <em>performing website audits. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO Powersuite actually has a free plan that you can use indefinitely to test the tools yourself. But since copying, exporting, or saving data isn\u2019t enabled for free users, it doesn\u2019t really qualify as a free tool that has any practical use in real campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately for you, Master Blogging readers can get a 10 percent discount for a lifetime license or a free license valid for one month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/deals\/seopowersuite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"412\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about these offers and SEO Powersuite\u2019s features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the goal is to find Semrush alternatives, the SEO Powersuite apps you need to pay attention to are \u201c<strong>Rank Tracker<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong>SEO Spyglass<\/strong>,\u201d and \u201c<strong>Website Auditor.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1434\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-folder.png\" alt=\"seo powersuite folder\" class=\"wp-image-1539225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-folder.png 1434w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-folder-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-folder-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-folder-1024x491.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rank Tracker<\/strong> &#8211; Enter your website\u2019s URL to track its keyword rankings. You can also perform keyword research and integrate data from Google services to monitor more data from one location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEO SpyGlass<\/strong> &#8211; Dissect a competitor\u2019s backlink profile and site content to help you formulate a better strategy. You can also make a side-by-side comparison of multiple domains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WebSite Auditor<\/strong> &#8211; Get a comprehensive analysis of your website\u2019s SEO health. This tool is especially useful if you want to keyword-optimize your blog content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201c<strong>Link Assistant<\/strong>,\u201d on the other hand, is a unique tool that will help you manage a successful link building campaign. That\u2019s why I think it deserves to be covered \u2014 at least briefly \u2014 in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use Link Assistant, launch the app from your desktop, enter the website\u2019s URL, and wait for the tool to complete the preliminary domain analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1764\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-assistant-summary.png\" alt=\"seo powersuite link assistant summary\" class=\"wp-image-1539226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-assistant-summary.png 1764w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-assistant-summary-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-assistant-summary-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-assistant-summary-1024x503.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1764px) 100vw, 1764px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Link Assistant then allows you to look for link building prospects for your website be it in the form of guest posts, product reviews, comments, directories, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply click <strong>\u2018Look for Prospects\u2019<\/strong>and choose the content type you want to use for backlinks to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"1357\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-prospects.png\" alt=\"seo powersuite link prospects\" class=\"wp-image-1539227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-prospects.png 1928w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-prospects-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-prospects-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/seo-powersuite-link-prospects-1024x721.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO Powersuite Pros vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-time payment leads to savings in the long run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desktop-based applications can be more convenient to certain bloggers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Link Assistant application can be a game changer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO Powersuite Cons vs Semrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires a huge download to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each user must purchase the license at full price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/seopowersuite\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"413\" data-lasso-name=\"SEO Powersuite\" target=\"_blank\">Try SEO Powersuite<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/deals\/seopowersuite\/\" data-lasso-id=\"414\">claim your discount here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choosing\">Choosing the Best Semrush Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Found the Semrush alternative you\u2019re looking for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long story short, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to SEO and digital marketing analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Everyone must find a platform that aligns with their own set of needs. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re still split on what Semrush alternative to choose, let\u2019s have one last look at your options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"415\">Ubersuggest<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Perfect for bloggers on a budget who need a reliable source of profitable keyword ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/kwfinder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"416\" data-lasso-name=\"KWFinder\" target=\"_blank\">KWFinder<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Better than Ubersuggest if you plan to do keyword research for topic ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_ph\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"417\">AdWords Keyword Planner<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 This is the keyword tool to get if you use AdWords or need as many keyword ideas as you can get.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorbacklinks.com\/seo-tools\/free-backlink-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"418\">Monitor Backlinks<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 A cost-effective tool for the analysis of backlink profiles, be it for your own website or a competitor\u2019s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/suite.searchmetrics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"419\">Searchmetrics<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 A Semrush cheaper alternative that generates readable, one-page reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/serpstat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"420\" data-lasso-name=\"SerpStat\" target=\"_blank\">Serpstat<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Get this if you care about the data but can live without the advanced reporting features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/spyfu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"421\" data-lasso-name=\"SpyFu\" target=\"_blank\">Spyfu<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Hands down a must-have tool if you\u2019re serious about competitor research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"422\">Ahrefs<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 If you don\u2019t work with a team, this tool can give you more value for your money than Semrush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"423\">Moz<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Bloggers who are new to SEO will surely appreciate this platform\u2019s user-friendliness, especially the 1-on-1 walkthrough session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/seopowersuite\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"424\" data-lasso-name=\"SEO Powersuite\" target=\"_blank\">SEO Powersuite<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 If you\u2019d rather manage your link building and perform SEO tasks straight from your desktop, then this is the right choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to think of bloggers as painters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Even if you have the innate talent, you still need the right tools to craft a masterpiece. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for your SEO needs, the tools above should give you more than enough options. If there\u2019s one last piece of advice I can give you, it\u2019s this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most of the tools mentioned in this post offer free trials \u2014 use them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As far as SEO and digital marketing platforms go, Semrush has everything you can ever ask for. It has comprehensive analytics, a powerful keyword research tool, on-demand reports, and more. 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