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Calculated Shard: 50 (from laksa100)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa050.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://comtechies.com/semrush-vs-ahrefs/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://comtechies.com/semrush-vs-ahrefs/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-vs-ahrefs\/","crawl_time":1775583412,"first_indexed_time":1756168260,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,comtechies!\/semrush-vs-ahrefs\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16156951061860778650","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Semrush Vs Ahrefs: Which SEO Tool is Best in 2026?","meta_descriptions":["Semrush vs Ahrefs: I'm going to compare these two highly used SEO tools. Let's see which tool is best suited for you and the SEO."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"SEO tools play a crucial role in improving our SEO efforts. There are many SEO tools on the market.\nBut, in this blog, we will compare two highly used SEO tools: Semrush and Ahrefs.\nSemrush\nVs Ahrefs\n: Let's see which tool best suits you and your SEO.\nLet's compare the features of these two competitors.\nWhat is Semrush?\nSemrush is an SEO tool and a SaaS product mainly used by\ndigital marketers\n.\nThis tool is primarily focused on SEO-related searches and continues to focus on this area, displaying a wide range of queries and data.\nHere are the features of Semrush.\nCompetitive research\nKeyword research\nLink building\nOn page SEO Checker\nSite audit\nPosition tracking\nBacklink Checker\nAI visibility\n, and more\nWe can see each feature detail in the comparison.\nWhat is Ahrefs?\nAhrefs\nlaunched as a backlink tool, but later added many competitive features similar to those of Semrush.\nIt almost has the same SEO features as Semrush, so it's a reason we need to compare this tool's features.\nLet's take a quick breakdown of Ahrefs' features.\nKeyword research\nRank tracking\nSite audit (Technical SEO)\nContent Explorer\nAI content helper, and more\nThese are the features that Ahrefs is offering.\nWait, here comes the main part.\nWhich is the Effective Tool For Keyword Research?\nFirst, let's get to know Semrush Keyword Research.\nSemrush\nSemrush keyword research tool is the best of all; see how it works.\nFor instance, I typed Semrush.\nIt provides me with\n9,438 keywords\nrelated to Semrush, which is insane.\nCompared to Ahrefs, it will provide detailed data on each keyword.\nThis overview will provide a comprehensive view of various key metrics, including volume, global volume, intent, CPC, competitive density, keyword variations, and related keyword questions.\nThe best part is that it can automatically cluster your keywords.\nSemrush is best for this feature, which helps every marketer achieve their goals. The best part is that it has PPC features for your ads.\nSermush is an\nall-in-one tool.\nAhrefs\nIs Ahrefs a more worthwhile tool for keyword research than Semrush?\nLet's test it.\nI enter the same keyword in Ahrefs' Keyword Explorer. It gives me\n 4,440 keywords\ncompared to Semrush's fewer.\nIt will show you the KD, volume, and clicks.\nSemrush gives a deep overview of a keyword, which Ahrefs lacks.\nIt also provides a question related to your keyword. This helps you write a blog post with the right answer.\nGoogle likes it when you answer the search queries.\nWell, I'm not saying it is a worthless tool for keyword research, but compared to Semrush, it gives more keywords, deeper data, and a much more comprehensive overview than Ahrefs.\nI'm not just saying this on my own; I've been using Semrush for a year and Ahrefs as well.\nSo, Semrush is best for keyword research.\nWhich is the Effective Tool For Backlink Analysis?\nThrough this comparison, we learn which backlink analytics or backlink checkers provide more backlinks.\nLet's do it. First, start with\nSemrush backlink analytics\n.\nI'm picking one of my competitors' domains for the analysis. Let's see how many links Semrush shows.\nHere is the result.\nSemrush analyzes around\n2.2M backlinks\nand\n68.5K referring domains\n.\nIt's cool.\nNow, let's look at\nAhrefs backlink checker.\nI insert the same domain in Ahrefs as well.\nBacklinks\nReferring domains\n2.1M\n65.4K\nHere, Semrush analyzed 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains.\nAt the same time, Ahrefs analyzes 2.1M and 65.4K referring domains.\nThus, the difference in their analysis was marginal.\nSemrush improved its backlink analysis better and deeper than Ahrefs, but the two are doing their best and are equalling.\nCompared to their ease of use, Ahrefs is easier than Semrush.\nBecause Ahrefs launched as a backlink checker first, it only brings other features.\nFinally, Ahrefs achieves ease of use, and Semrush offers more and deeper analyses.\nWhich is the Effective Tool For Site Audit(Technical SEO)?\nWhen it comes to site audits, let's see which is very effective.\nI insert comtechies.com on both tools.\nLet's see what it is showing...\nSemrush\nSemrush has the best site audit feature I've used to audit my site.\nSemrush shows the website's health. It's good to see your site's health to know if it is in good health. It shows that my website's health is\n79%\n.\nCOOL.\nIt also identifies broken links, HTTPs issues, internal linking, site performance problems, and other issues.\nMoreover, it will show what the issue is and give guidance on fixing it.\nThis will somehow really help resolve our site issues.\nAhrefs\nAhrefs shows my website's\nhealth score is 85%\n.\nMoreover, I'm not satisfied with this feature. Semrush is better than this tool.\nBut it will show,\nIncoming links\nOutgoing links\nHTML tags\nPerformance and more\nThis will also increase the loading speed.\nRecently, Ahrefs added another feature called 'Structure Explorer'.\nIt shows your website's different pages more deeply.\nFinally, Semrush is top in technical SEO or site audit features. From my own experience, this is the best tool ever for site audits.\nWhich is the Effective Tool For Position Tracking?\nWhich shows you the correct keyword ranking accurately? Let's see it.\nSemrush\nI've been using Semrush for a long time to track my keywords.\nIt was accurate and showed the real positions of the keywords.\nAdditionally, it displays the keyword visibility percentage.\nThe best part is that it updates the keyword position daily, making it easy to track and helping us improve our blog and keyword game.\nSo, tracking the keyword is easy in Semrush.\nAhrefs\nAhrefs also shows the keyword in the right position, which I have already double-checked.\nHowever, Ahrefs shows rankings twice a week, while Semrush shows them daily.\nSo, in rank tracking, Semrush was at the top. Two tools are best for tracking keywords, but Semrush still has extra features and is stronger than Ahrefs.\nFeature Comparison Of Semrush & Ahrefs\nLet's view all features in a single table.\nFeatures\nSemrush\nAhrefs\nKeyword Research\nYes\nYes\nSite Audit\nYes\nYes\nBacklink Analysis\nYes\nYes\nContent Analysis\nYes\nYes\nPosition Tracking\nYes\nYes\nCompetitor Analysis\nYes\nYes\nTechnical SEO Audit\nYes\nYes\nSERP Feature Tracking\nYes\nYes\nBrand Monitoring\nYes\nNo\nSocial Media Tracker\nYes\nNo\nContent Marketing Tools\nYes\nNo\nPPC Keyword Tool\nYes\nNo\nOrganic Traffic Insights\nYes\nYes\nBacklink Gap analysis\nYes\nYes\nKeyword Gap Analysis\nYes\nYes\nThis table shows that both tools offer the same features, but Ahrefs lags behind in a few areas compared to Semrush.\nPricing and Value\nLet's see which tool is best for its pricing and value.\nIt depends on your needs. If you are using only backlink analysis, Ahrefs is better for you. But I would suggest doing it in Semrush.\nAs we can see from the comparison, Semrush wins.\nAnd I'm not saying that Ahrefs is bad in this. I'm just comparing this tool and using these tools. In terms of performance, Semrush outperforms Ahrefs.\nNow, come to pricing.\nSemrush pricing starts from\n$129.\nYou will gain access to additional features, including SEO and PPC, with the Pro plan.\nI recommend selecting a plan that suits your needs. If you're confused about selecting plans, here is a comparison of Semrush costs. Also, use the \nSemrush Coupon\n and utilize its discount to reduce the cost and save money.\nAhrefs pricing starts from\n$99.\nThere has been a change in Ahrefs' pricing model. I'm not sure if it's your bad luck or not.\nAhrefs also charges based on your usage. It is more complicated and expensive than Semrush.\nThey launched this pricing model in 2022.\nSo, what do you think?\nWhich SEO tool is best? And which tool wins this comparison?\nBoth tools scored equally.\nConclusion\nThe winners are both Semrush and Ahrefs because they offer different features and display metrics based on distinct analyses.\nWhat's your take on this? You can frankly give your opinion.\nWhich tool is best for you and why?\nI'm eager to know your answer. Drop your opinion in the comments!\nLet's share our opinions with each other.\nBonus:\nHere is the beginner-friendly\nSemrush tutorial\nand features you will get in\nfree semrush account\nthat you should know.","attrs_markdown":"- [Home](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/)\n- [Special Deals](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/black-friday-deals\/)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/resources\/)\n\n[![ComTechies - Build Smarter. Market Better. 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There are many SEO tools on the market.\n\nBut, in this blog, we will compare two highly used SEO tools: Semrush and Ahrefs.\n\n[**Semrush**](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-review\/) **Vs Ahrefs**: Let's see which tool best suits you and your SEO.\n\nLet's compare the features of these two competitors.\n\n## What is Semrush?\nSemrush is an SEO tool and a SaaS product mainly used by [digital marketers](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/digital-marketing-starter-pack\/).\n\nThis tool is primarily focused on SEO-related searches and continues to focus on this area, displaying a wide range of queries and data.\n\n[Try Semrush Free Trial](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/recommends\/semrush-free-trial)\n\n![semrush Vs ahrefs: Semrush sign up page](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-476.png)\n\nHere are the features of Semrush.\n\n1. [Competitive research](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-competitive-research\/)\n2. [Keyword research](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/keyword-research-using-semrush\/)\n3. [Link building](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-link-building-tool\/)\n4. [On page SEO Checker](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-on-page-seo-checker\/)\n5. [Site audit](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-site-audit\/)\n6. [Position tracking](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-position-tracking\/)\n7. [Backlink Checker](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-backlink-checker\/)\n8. [AI visibility](https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/ai-visibility\/?ref=comtechies.com), and more\n\nWe can see each feature detail in the comparison.\n\n## **What is Ahrefs?**\n[Ahrefs](https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/?ref=comtechies.com) launched as a backlink tool, but later added many competitive features similar to those of Semrush.\n\nIt almost has the same SEO features as Semrush, so it's a reason we need to compare this tool's features.\n\n![semrush Vs ahrefs: Ahrefs Sign up page](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-477.png)\n\nLet's take a quick breakdown of Ahrefs' features.\n\n1. Keyword research\n2. Rank tracking\n3. Site audit (Technical SEO)\n4. Content Explorer\n5. AI content helper, and more\n\nThese are the features that Ahrefs is offering.\n\nWait, here comes the main part.\n\n## **Which is the Effective Tool For Keyword Research?**\nFirst, let's get to know Semrush Keyword Research.\n\n**Semrush**\n\nSemrush keyword research tool is the best of all; see how it works.\n\nFor instance, I typed Semrush.\n\n![Semrush keyword research or keyword magic tool, it is a page it gives a lot keywords for my search query.](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-478.png)\n\nIt provides me with **9,438 keywords** related to Semrush, which is insane.\n\nCompared to Ahrefs, it will provide detailed data on each keyword.\n\n![It is the Semrush keyword overview, to ananlyse each keyword in detail.](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-479.png)\n\nThis overview will provide a comprehensive view of various key metrics, including volume, global volume, intent, CPC, competitive density, keyword variations, and related keyword questions.\n\nThe best part is that it can automatically cluster your keywords.\n\nSemrush is best for this feature, which helps every marketer achieve their goals. The best part is that it has PPC features for your ads.\n\nSermush is an **all-in-one tool.**\n\n**Ahrefs**\n\nIs Ahrefs a more worthwhile tool for keyword research than Semrush?\n\nLet's test it.\n\nI enter the same keyword in Ahrefs' Keyword Explorer. It gives me **4,440 keywords** compared to Semrush's fewer.\n\n![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-480.png)\n\nIt will show you the KD, volume, and clicks.\n\nSemrush gives a deep overview of a keyword, which Ahrefs lacks.\n\n![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature. It providing a questions related to the keywords](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-481.png)\n\nIt also provides a question related to your keyword. This helps you write a blog post with the right answer.\n\nGoogle likes it when you answer the search queries.\n\nWell, I'm not saying it is a worthless tool for keyword research, but compared to Semrush, it gives more keywords, deeper data, and a much more comprehensive overview than Ahrefs.\n\nI'm not just saying this on my own; I've been using Semrush for a year and Ahrefs as well.\n\nSo, Semrush is best for keyword research.\n\n## **Which is the Effective Tool For Backlink Analysis?**\nThrough this comparison, we learn which backlink analytics or backlink checkers provide more backlinks.\n\nLet's do it. First, start with **Semrush backlink analytics**.\n\nI'm picking one of my competitors' domains for the analysis. Let's see how many links Semrush shows.\n\nHere is the result.\n\nSemrush analyzes around **2\\.2M backlinks** and **68\\.5K referring domains**.\n\nIt's cool.\n\n![Semrush analyse around, 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains.](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-482.png)\n\nNow, let's look at **Ahrefs backlink checker.** I insert the same domain in Ahrefs as well.\n\n| Backlinks | Referring domains |\n|---|---|\n| 2\\.1M | 65\\.4K |\n\nHere, Semrush analyzed 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains.\n\nAt the same time, Ahrefs analyzes 2.1M and 65.4K referring domains.\n\nThus, the difference in their analysis was marginal.\n\nSemrush improved its backlink analysis better and deeper than Ahrefs, but the two are doing their best and are equalling.\n\nCompared to their ease of use, Ahrefs is easier than Semrush.\n\nBecause Ahrefs launched as a backlink checker first, it only brings other features.\n\nFinally, Ahrefs achieves ease of use, and Semrush offers more and deeper analyses.\n\n## Which is the Effective Tool For Site Audit(Technical SEO)?\nWhen it comes to site audits, let's see which is very effective.\n\nI insert comtechies.com on both tools.\n\nLet's see what it is showing...\n\n**Semrush**\n\nSemrush has the best site audit feature I've used to audit my site.\n\nSemrush shows the website's health. It's good to see your site's health to know if it is in good health. It shows that my website's health is **79%**.\n\nCOOL.\n\n![Semrush site audit feature: showing my websote health and more](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-483.png)\n\nIt also identifies broken links, HTTPs issues, internal linking, site performance problems, and other issues.\n\nMoreover, it will show what the issue is and give guidance on fixing it.\n\n![](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-484.png)\n\nThis will somehow really help resolve our site issues.\n\n**Ahrefs**\n\nAhrefs shows my website's **health score is 85%**.\n\nMoreover, I'm not satisfied with this feature. Semrush is better than this tool.\n\nBut it will show,\n\n- Incoming links\n- Outgoing links\n- HTML tags\n- Performance and more\n\nThis will also increase the loading speed.\n\nRecently, Ahrefs added another feature called 'Structure Explorer'.\n\nIt shows your website's different pages more deeply.\n\nFinally, Semrush is top in technical SEO or site audit features. From my own experience, this is the best tool ever for site audits.\n\n## **Which is the Effective Tool For Position Tracking?**\nWhich shows you the correct keyword ranking accurately? Let's see it.\n\n**Semrush**\n\nI've been using Semrush for a long time to track my keywords.\n\nIt was accurate and showed the real positions of the keywords.\n\nAdditionally, it displays the keyword visibility percentage.\n\n![Semruhs position tracking page: Its tracking my keywords every day](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-485.png)\n\nThe best part is that it updates the keyword position daily, making it easy to track and helping us improve our blog and keyword game.\n\nSo, tracking the keyword is easy in Semrush.\n\n**Ahrefs**\n\nAhrefs also shows the keyword in the right position, which I have already double-checked.\n\nHowever, Ahrefs shows rankings twice a week, while Semrush shows them daily.\n\nSo, in rank tracking, Semrush was at the top. Two tools are best for tracking keywords, but Semrush still has extra features and is stronger than Ahrefs.\n\n## **Feature Comparison Of Semrush & Ahrefs**\nLet's view all features in a single table.\n\n| Features | Semrush | Ahrefs |\n|---|---|---|\n| Keyword Research | *Yes* | Yes |\n| Site Audit | Yes | Yes |\n| Backlink Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Content Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Position Tracking | Yes | Yes |\n| Competitor Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Technical SEO Audit | Yes | Yes |\n| SERP Feature Tracking | Yes | Yes |\n| Brand Monitoring | Yes | *No* |\n| Social Media Tracker | Yes | *No* |\n| Content Marketing Tools | Yes | *No* |\n| PPC Keyword Tool | Yes | *No* |\n| Organic Traffic Insights | Yes | Yes |\n| Backlink Gap analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Keyword Gap Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n\nThis table shows that both tools offer the same features, but Ahrefs lags behind in a few areas compared to Semrush.\n\n## Pricing and Value\nLet's see which tool is best for its pricing and value.\n\nIt depends on your needs. If you are using only backlink analysis, Ahrefs is better for you. But I would suggest doing it in Semrush.\n\nAs we can see from the comparison, Semrush wins.\n\nAnd I'm not saying that Ahrefs is bad in this. I'm just comparing this tool and using these tools. In terms of performance, Semrush outperforms Ahrefs.\n\nNow, come to pricing.\n\nSemrush pricing starts from **\\$129.**\n\n![Semrush pricings](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-486.png)\n\nYou will gain access to additional features, including SEO and PPC, with the Pro plan.\n\nI recommend selecting a plan that suits your needs. If you're confused about selecting plans, here is a comparison of Semrush costs. Also, use the [Semrush Coupon](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-coupon\/) and utilize its discount to reduce the cost and save money.\n\nAhrefs pricing starts from **\\$99.**\n\n![Ahrefs pricings](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-487.png)\n\nThere has been a change in Ahrefs' pricing model. I'm not sure if it's your bad luck or not.\n\nAhrefs also charges based on your usage. It is more complicated and expensive than Semrush.\n\nThey launched this pricing model in 2022.\n\nSo, what do you think?\n\nWhich SEO tool is best? And which tool wins this comparison?\n\nBoth tools scored equally.\n\n## Conclusion\nThe winners are both Semrush and Ahrefs because they offer different features and display metrics based on distinct analyses.\n\nWhat's your take on this? You can frankly give your opinion.\n\nWhich tool is best for you and why?\n\nI'm eager to know your answer. 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There are many SEO tools on the market.\n\nBut, in this blog, we will compare two highly used SEO tools: Semrush and Ahrefs.\n\n[**Semrush**](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-review\/) **Vs Ahrefs**: Let's see which tool best suits you and your SEO.\n\nLet's compare the features of these two competitors.\n\n## What is Semrush?\nSemrush is an SEO tool and a SaaS product mainly used by [digital marketers](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/digital-marketing-starter-pack\/).\n\nThis tool is primarily focused on SEO-related searches and continues to focus on this area, displaying a wide range of queries and data.\n\n![semrush Vs ahrefs: Semrush sign up page](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-476.png)\n\nHere are the features of Semrush.\n\n1. [Competitive research](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-competitive-research\/)\n2. [Keyword research](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/keyword-research-using-semrush\/)\n3. [Link building](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-link-building-tool\/)\n4. [On page SEO Checker](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-on-page-seo-checker\/)\n5. [Site audit](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-site-audit\/)\n6. [Position tracking](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-position-tracking\/)\n7. [Backlink Checker](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-backlink-checker\/)\n8. [AI visibility](https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/ai-visibility\/?ref=comtechies.com), and more\n\nWe can see each feature detail in the comparison.\n\n## **What is Ahrefs?**\n[Ahrefs](https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/?ref=comtechies.com) launched as a backlink tool, but later added many competitive features similar to those of Semrush.\n\nIt almost has the same SEO features as Semrush, so it's a reason we need to compare this tool's features.\n\n![semrush Vs ahrefs: Ahrefs Sign up page](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-477.png)\n\nLet's take a quick breakdown of Ahrefs' features.\n\n1. Keyword research\n2. Rank tracking\n3. Site audit (Technical SEO)\n4. Content Explorer\n5. AI content helper, and more\n\nThese are the features that Ahrefs is offering.\n\nWait, here comes the main part.\n\n## **Which is the Effective Tool For Keyword Research?**\nFirst, let's get to know Semrush Keyword Research.\n\n**Semrush**\n\nSemrush keyword research tool is the best of all; see how it works.\n\nFor instance, I typed Semrush.\n\n![Semrush keyword research or keyword magic tool, it is a page it gives a lot keywords for my search query.](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-478.png)\n\nIt provides me with **9,438 keywords** related to Semrush, which is insane.\n\nCompared to Ahrefs, it will provide detailed data on each keyword.\n\n![It is the Semrush keyword overview, to ananlyse each keyword in detail.](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-479.png)\n\nThis overview will provide a comprehensive view of various key metrics, including volume, global volume, intent, CPC, competitive density, keyword variations, and related keyword questions.\n\nThe best part is that it can automatically cluster your keywords.\n\nSemrush is best for this feature, which helps every marketer achieve their goals. The best part is that it has PPC features for your ads.\n\nSermush is an **all-in-one tool.**\n\n**Ahrefs**\n\nIs Ahrefs a more worthwhile tool for keyword research than Semrush?\n\nLet's test it.\n\nI enter the same keyword in Ahrefs' Keyword Explorer. It gives me **4,440 keywords** compared to Semrush's fewer.\n\n![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-480.png)\n\nIt will show you the KD, volume, and clicks.\n\nSemrush gives a deep overview of a keyword, which Ahrefs lacks.\n\n![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature. It providing a questions related to the keywords](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-481.png)\n\nIt also provides a question related to your keyword. This helps you write a blog post with the right answer.\n\nGoogle likes it when you answer the search queries.\n\nWell, I'm not saying it is a worthless tool for keyword research, but compared to Semrush, it gives more keywords, deeper data, and a much more comprehensive overview than Ahrefs.\n\nI'm not just saying this on my own; I've been using Semrush for a year and Ahrefs as well.\n\nSo, Semrush is best for keyword research.\n\n## **Which is the Effective Tool For Backlink Analysis?**\nThrough this comparison, we learn which backlink analytics or backlink checkers provide more backlinks.\n\nLet's do it. First, start with **Semrush backlink analytics**.\n\nI'm picking one of my competitors' domains for the analysis. Let's see how many links Semrush shows.\n\nHere is the result.\n\nSemrush analyzes around **2\\.2M backlinks** and **68\\.5K referring domains**.\n\nIt's cool.\n\n![Semrush analyse around, 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains.](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-482.png)\n\nNow, let's look at **Ahrefs backlink checker.** I insert the same domain in Ahrefs as well.\n\n| Backlinks | Referring domains |\n|---|---|\n| 2\\.1M | 65\\.4K |\n\nHere, Semrush analyzed 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains.\n\nAt the same time, Ahrefs analyzes 2.1M and 65.4K referring domains.\n\nThus, the difference in their analysis was marginal.\n\nSemrush improved its backlink analysis better and deeper than Ahrefs, but the two are doing their best and are equalling.\n\nCompared to their ease of use, Ahrefs is easier than Semrush.\n\nBecause Ahrefs launched as a backlink checker first, it only brings other features.\n\nFinally, Ahrefs achieves ease of use, and Semrush offers more and deeper analyses.\n\n## Which is the Effective Tool For Site Audit(Technical SEO)?\nWhen it comes to site audits, let's see which is very effective.\n\nI insert comtechies.com on both tools.\n\nLet's see what it is showing...\n\n**Semrush**\n\nSemrush has the best site audit feature I've used to audit my site.\n\nSemrush shows the website's health. It's good to see your site's health to know if it is in good health. It shows that my website's health is **79%**.\n\nCOOL.\n\n![Semrush site audit feature: showing my websote health and more](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-483.png)\n\nIt also identifies broken links, HTTPs issues, internal linking, site performance problems, and other issues.\n\nMoreover, it will show what the issue is and give guidance on fixing it.\n\n![](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-484.png)\n\nThis will somehow really help resolve our site issues.\n\n**Ahrefs**\n\nAhrefs shows my website's **health score is 85%**.\n\nMoreover, I'm not satisfied with this feature. Semrush is better than this tool.\n\nBut it will show,\n\n- Incoming links\n- Outgoing links\n- HTML tags\n- Performance and more\n\nThis will also increase the loading speed.\n\nRecently, Ahrefs added another feature called 'Structure Explorer'.\n\nIt shows your website's different pages more deeply.\n\nFinally, Semrush is top in technical SEO or site audit features. From my own experience, this is the best tool ever for site audits.\n\n## **Which is the Effective Tool For Position Tracking?**\nWhich shows you the correct keyword ranking accurately? Let's see it.\n\n**Semrush**\n\nI've been using Semrush for a long time to track my keywords.\n\nIt was accurate and showed the real positions of the keywords.\n\nAdditionally, it displays the keyword visibility percentage.\n\n![Semruhs position tracking page: Its tracking my keywords every day](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-485.png)\n\nThe best part is that it updates the keyword position daily, making it easy to track and helping us improve our blog and keyword game.\n\nSo, tracking the keyword is easy in Semrush.\n\n**Ahrefs**\n\nAhrefs also shows the keyword in the right position, which I have already double-checked.\n\nHowever, Ahrefs shows rankings twice a week, while Semrush shows them daily.\n\nSo, in rank tracking, Semrush was at the top. Two tools are best for tracking keywords, but Semrush still has extra features and is stronger than Ahrefs.\n\n## **Feature Comparison Of Semrush & Ahrefs**\nLet's view all features in a single table.\n\n| Features | Semrush | Ahrefs |\n|---|---|---|\n| Keyword Research | *Yes* | Yes |\n| Site Audit | Yes | Yes |\n| Backlink Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Content Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Position Tracking | Yes | Yes |\n| Competitor Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Technical SEO Audit | Yes | Yes |\n| SERP Feature Tracking | Yes | Yes |\n| Brand Monitoring | Yes | *No* |\n| Social Media Tracker | Yes | *No* |\n| Content Marketing Tools | Yes | *No* |\n| PPC Keyword Tool | Yes | *No* |\n| Organic Traffic Insights | Yes | Yes |\n| Backlink Gap analysis | Yes | Yes |\n| Keyword Gap Analysis | Yes | Yes |\n\nThis table shows that both tools offer the same features, but Ahrefs lags behind in a few areas compared to Semrush.\n\n## Pricing and Value\nLet's see which tool is best for its pricing and value.\n\nIt depends on your needs. If you are using only backlink analysis, Ahrefs is better for you. But I would suggest doing it in Semrush.\n\nAs we can see from the comparison, Semrush wins.\n\nAnd I'm not saying that Ahrefs is bad in this. I'm just comparing this tool and using these tools. In terms of performance, Semrush outperforms Ahrefs.\n\nNow, come to pricing.\n\nSemrush pricing starts from **\\$129.**\n\n![Semrush pricings](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-486.png)\n\nYou will gain access to additional features, including SEO and PPC, with the Pro plan.\n\nI recommend selecting a plan that suits your needs. If you're confused about selecting plans, here is a comparison of Semrush costs. Also, use the [Semrush Coupon](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/semrush-coupon\/) and utilize its discount to reduce the cost and save money.\n\nAhrefs pricing starts from **\\$99.**\n\n![Ahrefs pricings](https:\/\/comtechies.com\/content\/images\/2025\/08\/image-487.png)\n\nThere has been a change in Ahrefs' pricing model. I'm not sure if it's your bad luck or not.\n\nAhrefs also charges based on your usage. It is more complicated and expensive than Semrush.\n\nThey launched this pricing model in 2022.\n\nSo, what do you think?\n\nWhich SEO tool is best? And which tool wins this comparison?\n\nBoth tools scored equally.\n\n## Conclusion\nThe winners are both Semrush and Ahrefs because they offer different features and display metrics based on distinct analyses.\n\nWhat's your take on this? You can frankly give your opinion.\n\nWhich tool is best for you and why?\n\nI'm eager to know your answer. 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Boilerpipe Text	SEO tools play a crucial role in improving our SEO efforts. There are many SEO tools on the market. But, in this blog, we will compare two highly used SEO tools: Semrush and Ahrefs. Semrush Vs Ahrefs : Let's see which tool best suits you and your SEO. Let's compare the features of these two competitors. What is Semrush? Semrush is an SEO tool and a SaaS product mainly used by digital marketers . This tool is primarily focused on SEO-related searches and continues to focus on this area, displaying a wide range of queries and data. Here are the features of Semrush. Competitive research Keyword research Link building On page SEO Checker Site audit Position tracking Backlink Checker AI visibility , and more We can see each feature detail in the comparison. What is Ahrefs? Ahrefs launched as a backlink tool, but later added many competitive features similar to those of Semrush. It almost has the same SEO features as Semrush, so it's a reason we need to compare this tool's features. Let's take a quick breakdown of Ahrefs' features. Keyword research Rank tracking Site audit (Technical SEO) Content Explorer AI content helper, and more These are the features that Ahrefs is offering. Wait, here comes the main part. Which is the Effective Tool For Keyword Research? First, let's get to know Semrush Keyword Research. Semrush Semrush keyword research tool is the best of all; see how it works. For instance, I typed Semrush. It provides me with 9,438 keywords related to Semrush, which is insane. Compared to Ahrefs, it will provide detailed data on each keyword. This overview will provide a comprehensive view of various key metrics, including volume, global volume, intent, CPC, competitive density, keyword variations, and related keyword questions. The best part is that it can automatically cluster your keywords. Semrush is best for this feature, which helps every marketer achieve their goals. The best part is that it has PPC features for your ads. Sermush is an all-in-one tool. Ahrefs Is Ahrefs a more worthwhile tool for keyword research than Semrush? Let's test it. I enter the same keyword in Ahrefs' Keyword Explorer. It gives me 4,440 keywords compared to Semrush's fewer. It will show you the KD, volume, and clicks. Semrush gives a deep overview of a keyword, which Ahrefs lacks. It also provides a question related to your keyword. This helps you write a blog post with the right answer. Google likes it when you answer the search queries. Well, I'm not saying it is a worthless tool for keyword research, but compared to Semrush, it gives more keywords, deeper data, and a much more comprehensive overview than Ahrefs. I'm not just saying this on my own; I've been using Semrush for a year and Ahrefs as well. So, Semrush is best for keyword research. Which is the Effective Tool For Backlink Analysis? Through this comparison, we learn which backlink analytics or backlink checkers provide more backlinks. Let's do it. First, start with Semrush backlink analytics . I'm picking one of my competitors' domains for the analysis. Let's see how many links Semrush shows. Here is the result. Semrush analyzes around 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains . It's cool. Now, let's look at Ahrefs backlink checker. I insert the same domain in Ahrefs as well. Backlinks Referring domains 2.1M 65.4K Here, Semrush analyzed 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains. At the same time, Ahrefs analyzes 2.1M and 65.4K referring domains. Thus, the difference in their analysis was marginal. Semrush improved its backlink analysis better and deeper than Ahrefs, but the two are doing their best and are equalling. Compared to their ease of use, Ahrefs is easier than Semrush. Because Ahrefs launched as a backlink checker first, it only brings other features. Finally, Ahrefs achieves ease of use, and Semrush offers more and deeper analyses. Which is the Effective Tool For Site Audit(Technical SEO)? When it comes to site audits, let's see which is very effective. I insert comtechies.com on both tools. Let's see what it is showing... Semrush Semrush has the best site audit feature I've used to audit my site. Semrush shows the website's health. It's good to see your site's health to know if it is in good health. It shows that my website's health is 79% . COOL. It also identifies broken links, HTTPs issues, internal linking, site performance problems, and other issues. Moreover, it will show what the issue is and give guidance on fixing it. This will somehow really help resolve our site issues. Ahrefs Ahrefs shows my website's health score is 85% . Moreover, I'm not satisfied with this feature. Semrush is better than this tool. But it will show, Incoming links Outgoing links HTML tags Performance and more This will also increase the loading speed. Recently, Ahrefs added another feature called 'Structure Explorer'. It shows your website's different pages more deeply. Finally, Semrush is top in technical SEO or site audit features. From my own experience, this is the best tool ever for site audits. Which is the Effective Tool For Position Tracking? Which shows you the correct keyword ranking accurately? Let's see it. Semrush I've been using Semrush for a long time to track my keywords. It was accurate and showed the real positions of the keywords. Additionally, it displays the keyword visibility percentage. The best part is that it updates the keyword position daily, making it easy to track and helping us improve our blog and keyword game. So, tracking the keyword is easy in Semrush. Ahrefs Ahrefs also shows the keyword in the right position, which I have already double-checked. However, Ahrefs shows rankings twice a week, while Semrush shows them daily. So, in rank tracking, Semrush was at the top. Two tools are best for tracking keywords, but Semrush still has extra features and is stronger than Ahrefs. Feature Comparison Of Semrush & Ahrefs Let's view all features in a single table. Features Semrush Ahrefs Keyword Research Yes Yes Site Audit Yes Yes Backlink Analysis Yes Yes Content Analysis Yes Yes Position Tracking Yes Yes Competitor Analysis Yes Yes Technical SEO Audit Yes Yes SERP Feature Tracking Yes Yes Brand Monitoring Yes No Social Media Tracker Yes No Content Marketing Tools Yes No PPC Keyword Tool Yes No Organic Traffic Insights Yes Yes Backlink Gap analysis Yes Yes Keyword Gap Analysis Yes Yes This table shows that both tools offer the same features, but Ahrefs lags behind in a few areas compared to Semrush. Pricing and Value Let's see which tool is best for its pricing and value. It depends on your needs. If you are using only backlink analysis, Ahrefs is better for you. But I would suggest doing it in Semrush. As we can see from the comparison, Semrush wins. And I'm not saying that Ahrefs is bad in this. I'm just comparing this tool and using these tools. In terms of performance, Semrush outperforms Ahrefs. Now, come to pricing. Semrush pricing starts from $129. You will gain access to additional features, including SEO and PPC, with the Pro plan. I recommend selecting a plan that suits your needs. If you're confused about selecting plans, here is a comparison of Semrush costs. Also, use the Semrush Coupon and utilize its discount to reduce the cost and save money. Ahrefs pricing starts from $99. There has been a change in Ahrefs' pricing model. I'm not sure if it's your bad luck or not. Ahrefs also charges based on your usage. It is more complicated and expensive than Semrush. They launched this pricing model in 2022. So, what do you think? Which SEO tool is best? And which tool wins this comparison? Both tools scored equally. Conclusion The winners are both Semrush and Ahrefs because they offer different features and display metrics based on distinct analyses. What's your take on this? You can frankly give your opinion. Which tool is best for you and why? I'm eager to know your answer. Drop your opinion in the comments! Let's share our opinions with each other. Bonus: Here is the beginner-friendly Semrush tutorial and features you will get in free semrush account that you should know.
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[![Aljin Vijayan](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/91ce288a66364471ec2a5b3738cfd6d1?s=250&r=x&d=mp) Aljin Vijayan Feb 13, 2026](https://comtechies.com/author/aljin/) ![Semrush Vs Ahrefs](https://comtechies.com/content/images/size/w300/2025/08/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Review-1024x536.png) Table of Contents Table of Contents SEO tools play a crucial role in improving our SEO efforts. There are many SEO tools on the market. But, in this blog, we will compare two highly used SEO tools: Semrush and Ahrefs. [Semrush](https://comtechies.com/semrush-review/) Vs Ahrefs: Let's see which tool best suits you and your SEO. Let's compare the features of these two competitors. ## What is Semrush? Semrush is an SEO tool and a SaaS product mainly used by [digital marketers](https://comtechies.com/digital-marketing-starter-pack/). This tool is primarily focused on SEO-related searches and continues to focus on this area, displaying a wide range of queries and data. [Try Semrush Free Trial](https://comtechies.com/recommends/semrush-free-trial) ![semrush Vs ahrefs: Semrush sign up page](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-476.png) Here are the features of Semrush. 1. [Competitive research](https://comtechies.com/semrush-competitive-research/) 2. [Keyword research](https://comtechies.com/keyword-research-using-semrush/) 3. [Link building](https://comtechies.com/semrush-link-building-tool/) 4. [On page SEO Checker](https://comtechies.com/semrush-on-page-seo-checker/) 5. [Site audit](https://comtechies.com/semrush-site-audit/) 6. [Position tracking](https://comtechies.com/semrush-position-tracking/) 7. [Backlink Checker](https://comtechies.com/semrush-backlink-checker/) 8. [AI visibility](https://www.semrush.com/blog/ai-visibility/?ref=comtechies.com), and more We can see each feature detail in the comparison. ## What is Ahrefs? [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/?ref=comtechies.com) launched as a backlink tool, but later added many competitive features similar to those of Semrush. It almost has the same SEO features as Semrush, so it's a reason we need to compare this tool's features. ![semrush Vs ahrefs: Ahrefs Sign up page](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-477.png) Let's take a quick breakdown of Ahrefs' features. 1. Keyword research 2. Rank tracking 3. Site audit (Technical SEO) 4. Content Explorer 5. AI content helper, and more These are the features that Ahrefs is offering. Wait, here comes the main part. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Keyword Research? First, let's get to know Semrush Keyword Research. Semrush Semrush keyword research tool is the best of all; see how it works. For instance, I typed Semrush. ![Semrush keyword research or keyword magic tool, it is a page it gives a lot keywords for my search query.](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-478.png) It provides me with 9,438 keywords related to Semrush, which is insane. Compared to Ahrefs, it will provide detailed data on each keyword. ![It is the Semrush keyword overview, to ananlyse each keyword in detail.](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-479.png) This overview will provide a comprehensive view of various key metrics, including volume, global volume, intent, CPC, competitive density, keyword variations, and related keyword questions. The best part is that it can automatically cluster your keywords. Semrush is best for this feature, which helps every marketer achieve their goals. The best part is that it has PPC features for your ads. Sermush is an all-in-one tool. Ahrefs Is Ahrefs a more worthwhile tool for keyword research than Semrush? Let's test it. I enter the same keyword in Ahrefs' Keyword Explorer. It gives me 4,440 keywords compared to Semrush's fewer. ![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-480.png) It will show you the KD, volume, and clicks. Semrush gives a deep overview of a keyword, which Ahrefs lacks. ![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature. It providing a questions related to the keywords](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-481.png) It also provides a question related to your keyword. This helps you write a blog post with the right answer. Google likes it when you answer the search queries. Well, I'm not saying it is a worthless tool for keyword research, but compared to Semrush, it gives more keywords, deeper data, and a much more comprehensive overview than Ahrefs. I'm not just saying this on my own; I've been using Semrush for a year and Ahrefs as well. So, Semrush is best for keyword research. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Backlink Analysis? Through this comparison, we learn which backlink analytics or backlink checkers provide more backlinks. Let's do it. First, start with Semrush backlink analytics. I'm picking one of my competitors' domains for the analysis. Let's see how many links Semrush shows. Here is the result. Semrush analyzes around 2\.2M backlinks and 68\.5K referring domains. It's cool. ![Semrush analyse around, 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains.](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-482.png) Now, let's look at Ahrefs backlink checker. I insert the same domain in Ahrefs as well. \| Backlinks \| Referring domains \| \|---\|---\| \| 2\.1M \| 65\.4K \| Here, Semrush analyzed 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains. At the same time, Ahrefs analyzes 2.1M and 65.4K referring domains. Thus, the difference in their analysis was marginal. Semrush improved its backlink analysis better and deeper than Ahrefs, but the two are doing their best and are equalling. Compared to their ease of use, Ahrefs is easier than Semrush. Because Ahrefs launched as a backlink checker first, it only brings other features. Finally, Ahrefs achieves ease of use, and Semrush offers more and deeper analyses. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Site Audit(Technical SEO)? When it comes to site audits, let's see which is very effective. I insert comtechies.com on both tools. Let's see what it is showing... Semrush Semrush has the best site audit feature I've used to audit my site. Semrush shows the website's health. It's good to see your site's health to know if it is in good health. It shows that my website's health is 79%. COOL. ![Semrush site audit feature: showing my websote health and more](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-483.png) It also identifies broken links, HTTPs issues, internal linking, site performance problems, and other issues. Moreover, it will show what the issue is and give guidance on fixing it. ![](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-484.png) This will somehow really help resolve our site issues. Ahrefs Ahrefs shows my website's health score is 85%. Moreover, I'm not satisfied with this feature. Semrush is better than this tool. But it will show, - Incoming links - Outgoing links - HTML tags - Performance and more This will also increase the loading speed. Recently, Ahrefs added another feature called 'Structure Explorer'. It shows your website's different pages more deeply. Finally, Semrush is top in technical SEO or site audit features. From my own experience, this is the best tool ever for site audits. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Position Tracking? Which shows you the correct keyword ranking accurately? Let's see it. Semrush I've been using Semrush for a long time to track my keywords. It was accurate and showed the real positions of the keywords. Additionally, it displays the keyword visibility percentage. ![Semruhs position tracking page: Its tracking my keywords every day](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-485.png) The best part is that it updates the keyword position daily, making it easy to track and helping us improve our blog and keyword game. So, tracking the keyword is easy in Semrush. Ahrefs Ahrefs also shows the keyword in the right position, which I have already double-checked. However, Ahrefs shows rankings twice a week, while Semrush shows them daily. So, in rank tracking, Semrush was at the top. Two tools are best for tracking keywords, but Semrush still has extra features and is stronger than Ahrefs. ## Feature Comparison Of Semrush & Ahrefs Let's view all features in a single table. \| Features \| Semrush \| Ahrefs \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Keyword Research \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Site Audit \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Backlink Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Content Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Position Tracking \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Competitor Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Technical SEO Audit \| Yes \| Yes \| \| SERP Feature Tracking \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Brand Monitoring \| Yes \| No \| \| Social Media Tracker \| Yes \| No \| \| Content Marketing Tools \| Yes \| No \| \| PPC Keyword Tool \| Yes \| No \| \| Organic Traffic Insights \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Backlink Gap analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Keyword Gap Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| This table shows that both tools offer the same features, but Ahrefs lags behind in a few areas compared to Semrush. ## Pricing and Value Let's see which tool is best for its pricing and value. It depends on your needs. If you are using only backlink analysis, Ahrefs is better for you. But I would suggest doing it in Semrush. As we can see from the comparison, Semrush wins. And I'm not saying that Ahrefs is bad in this. I'm just comparing this tool and using these tools. In terms of performance, Semrush outperforms Ahrefs. Now, come to pricing. Semrush pricing starts from \$129. ![Semrush pricings](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-486.png) You will gain access to additional features, including SEO and PPC, with the Pro plan. I recommend selecting a plan that suits your needs. If you're confused about selecting plans, here is a comparison of Semrush costs. Also, use the [Semrush Coupon](https://comtechies.com/semrush-coupon/) and utilize its discount to reduce the cost and save money. Ahrefs pricing starts from \$99. ![Ahrefs pricings](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-487.png) There has been a change in Ahrefs' pricing model. 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Let's share our opinions with each other. > Bonus: Here is the beginner-friendly [Semrush tutorial](https://comtechies.com/semrush-tutorial/) and features you will get in [free semrush account](https://comtechies.com/free-semrush-account/) that you should know. * [\#DIGITAL MARKETING](https://comtechies.com/tag/digital-marketing/ "DIGITAL MARKETING") [\#Digital Marketing Tools](https://comtechies.com/tag/digital-marketing-tools/ "Digital Marketing Tools") [\#SEO](https://comtechies.com/tag/seo/ "SEO") [\#SEO Tool](https://comtechies.com/tag/seo-tool-2/ "SEO Tool") * ComTechies - Build Smarter. Market Better. Host Stronger Stay ahead with easy-to-follow guides, tips, and updates on technology, digital marketing, and web hosting. 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Readable Markdown	SEO tools play a crucial role in improving our SEO efforts. There are many SEO tools on the market. But, in this blog, we will compare two highly used SEO tools: Semrush and Ahrefs. [Semrush](https://comtechies.com/semrush-review/) Vs Ahrefs: Let's see which tool best suits you and your SEO. Let's compare the features of these two competitors. ## What is Semrush? Semrush is an SEO tool and a SaaS product mainly used by [digital marketers](https://comtechies.com/digital-marketing-starter-pack/). This tool is primarily focused on SEO-related searches and continues to focus on this area, displaying a wide range of queries and data. ![semrush Vs ahrefs: Semrush sign up page](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-476.png) Here are the features of Semrush. 1. [Competitive research](https://comtechies.com/semrush-competitive-research/) 2. [Keyword research](https://comtechies.com/keyword-research-using-semrush/) 3. [Link building](https://comtechies.com/semrush-link-building-tool/) 4. [On page SEO Checker](https://comtechies.com/semrush-on-page-seo-checker/) 5. [Site audit](https://comtechies.com/semrush-site-audit/) 6. [Position tracking](https://comtechies.com/semrush-position-tracking/) 7. [Backlink Checker](https://comtechies.com/semrush-backlink-checker/) 8. [AI visibility](https://www.semrush.com/blog/ai-visibility/?ref=comtechies.com), and more We can see each feature detail in the comparison. ## What is Ahrefs? [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/?ref=comtechies.com) launched as a backlink tool, but later added many competitive features similar to those of Semrush. It almost has the same SEO features as Semrush, so it's a reason we need to compare this tool's features. ![semrush Vs ahrefs: Ahrefs Sign up page](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-477.png) Let's take a quick breakdown of Ahrefs' features. 1. Keyword research 2. Rank tracking 3. Site audit (Technical SEO) 4. Content Explorer 5. AI content helper, and more These are the features that Ahrefs is offering. Wait, here comes the main part. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Keyword Research? First, let's get to know Semrush Keyword Research. Semrush Semrush keyword research tool is the best of all; see how it works. For instance, I typed Semrush. ![Semrush keyword research or keyword magic tool, it is a page it gives a lot keywords for my search query.](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-478.png) It provides me with 9,438 keywords related to Semrush, which is insane. Compared to Ahrefs, it will provide detailed data on each keyword. ![It is the Semrush keyword overview, to ananlyse each keyword in detail.](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-479.png) This overview will provide a comprehensive view of various key metrics, including volume, global volume, intent, CPC, competitive density, keyword variations, and related keyword questions. The best part is that it can automatically cluster your keywords. Semrush is best for this feature, which helps every marketer achieve their goals. The best part is that it has PPC features for your ads. Sermush is an all-in-one tool. Ahrefs Is Ahrefs a more worthwhile tool for keyword research than Semrush? Let's test it. I enter the same keyword in Ahrefs' Keyword Explorer. It gives me 4,440 keywords compared to Semrush's fewer. ![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-480.png) It will show you the KD, volume, and clicks. Semrush gives a deep overview of a keyword, which Ahrefs lacks. ![Ahrefs keyword research or keyword explorer feature. It providing a questions related to the keywords](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-481.png) It also provides a question related to your keyword. This helps you write a blog post with the right answer. Google likes it when you answer the search queries. Well, I'm not saying it is a worthless tool for keyword research, but compared to Semrush, it gives more keywords, deeper data, and a much more comprehensive overview than Ahrefs. I'm not just saying this on my own; I've been using Semrush for a year and Ahrefs as well. So, Semrush is best for keyword research. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Backlink Analysis? Through this comparison, we learn which backlink analytics or backlink checkers provide more backlinks. Let's do it. First, start with Semrush backlink analytics. I'm picking one of my competitors' domains for the analysis. Let's see how many links Semrush shows. Here is the result. Semrush analyzes around 2\.2M backlinks and 68\.5K referring domains. It's cool. ![Semrush analyse around, 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains.](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-482.png) Now, let's look at Ahrefs backlink checker. I insert the same domain in Ahrefs as well. \| Backlinks \| Referring domains \| \|---\|---\| \| 2\.1M \| 65\.4K \| Here, Semrush analyzed 2.2M backlinks and 68.5K referring domains. At the same time, Ahrefs analyzes 2.1M and 65.4K referring domains. Thus, the difference in their analysis was marginal. Semrush improved its backlink analysis better and deeper than Ahrefs, but the two are doing their best and are equalling. Compared to their ease of use, Ahrefs is easier than Semrush. Because Ahrefs launched as a backlink checker first, it only brings other features. Finally, Ahrefs achieves ease of use, and Semrush offers more and deeper analyses. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Site Audit(Technical SEO)? When it comes to site audits, let's see which is very effective. I insert comtechies.com on both tools. Let's see what it is showing... Semrush Semrush has the best site audit feature I've used to audit my site. Semrush shows the website's health. It's good to see your site's health to know if it is in good health. It shows that my website's health is 79%. COOL. ![Semrush site audit feature: showing my websote health and more](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-483.png) It also identifies broken links, HTTPs issues, internal linking, site performance problems, and other issues. Moreover, it will show what the issue is and give guidance on fixing it. ![](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-484.png) This will somehow really help resolve our site issues. Ahrefs Ahrefs shows my website's health score is 85%. Moreover, I'm not satisfied with this feature. Semrush is better than this tool. But it will show, - Incoming links - Outgoing links - HTML tags - Performance and more This will also increase the loading speed. Recently, Ahrefs added another feature called 'Structure Explorer'. It shows your website's different pages more deeply. Finally, Semrush is top in technical SEO or site audit features. From my own experience, this is the best tool ever for site audits. ## Which is the Effective Tool For Position Tracking? Which shows you the correct keyword ranking accurately? Let's see it. Semrush I've been using Semrush for a long time to track my keywords. It was accurate and showed the real positions of the keywords. Additionally, it displays the keyword visibility percentage. ![Semruhs position tracking page: Its tracking my keywords every day](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-485.png) The best part is that it updates the keyword position daily, making it easy to track and helping us improve our blog and keyword game. So, tracking the keyword is easy in Semrush. Ahrefs Ahrefs also shows the keyword in the right position, which I have already double-checked. However, Ahrefs shows rankings twice a week, while Semrush shows them daily. So, in rank tracking, Semrush was at the top. Two tools are best for tracking keywords, but Semrush still has extra features and is stronger than Ahrefs. ## Feature Comparison Of Semrush & Ahrefs Let's view all features in a single table. \| Features \| Semrush \| Ahrefs \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Keyword Research \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Site Audit \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Backlink Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Content Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Position Tracking \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Competitor Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Technical SEO Audit \| Yes \| Yes \| \| SERP Feature Tracking \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Brand Monitoring \| Yes \| No \| \| Social Media Tracker \| Yes \| No \| \| Content Marketing Tools \| Yes \| No \| \| PPC Keyword Tool \| Yes \| No \| \| Organic Traffic Insights \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Backlink Gap analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| \| Keyword Gap Analysis \| Yes \| Yes \| This table shows that both tools offer the same features, but Ahrefs lags behind in a few areas compared to Semrush. ## Pricing and Value Let's see which tool is best for its pricing and value. It depends on your needs. If you are using only backlink analysis, Ahrefs is better for you. But I would suggest doing it in Semrush. As we can see from the comparison, Semrush wins. And I'm not saying that Ahrefs is bad in this. I'm just comparing this tool and using these tools. In terms of performance, Semrush outperforms Ahrefs. Now, come to pricing. Semrush pricing starts from \$129. ![Semrush pricings](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-486.png) You will gain access to additional features, including SEO and PPC, with the Pro plan. I recommend selecting a plan that suits your needs. If you're confused about selecting plans, here is a comparison of Semrush costs. Also, use the [Semrush Coupon](https://comtechies.com/semrush-coupon/) and utilize its discount to reduce the cost and save money. Ahrefs pricing starts from \$99. ![Ahrefs pricings](https://comtechies.com/content/images/2025/08/image-487.png) There has been a change in Ahrefs' pricing model. I'm not sure if it's your bad luck or not. Ahrefs also charges based on your usage. It is more complicated and expensive than Semrush. They launched this pricing model in 2022. So, what do you think? Which SEO tool is best? And which tool wins this comparison? Both tools scored equally. ## Conclusion The winners are both Semrush and Ahrefs because they offer different features and display metrics based on distinct analyses. What's your take on this? You can frankly give your opinion. Which tool is best for you and why? I'm eager to know your answer. Drop your opinion in the comments\! Let's share our opinions with each other. > Bonus: Here is the beginner-friendly [Semrush tutorial](https://comtechies.com/semrush-tutorial/) and features you will get in [free semrush account](https://comtechies.com/free-semrush-account/) that you should know. * *
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