Ahrefs
8.4#7 in seo toolsFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPI
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DefiniteSEO
9.0#1 in seo toolsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Ahrefs | DefiniteSEO |
|---|---|---|
| API access | API access is included in paid plans, with uncapped access for Enterprise. | The maker says users do not need their own AI account or API keys; the documentation references plugin REST routes rather than a separately documented public SaaS API. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Ahrefs offers native Ahrefs integration, Looker Studio integration, and connections to AI chatbots. | The plugin supports WordPress themes and builders including Elementor, Gutenberg and Classic Editor, plus WooCommerce. |
| Paid from | 29 | 4.99 |
Ahrefs plans
- Ahrefs FreeFree
- Starter$29 a month
- Lite$129 a month
- Standard$249 a month
- Advanced$449 a month
- Enterprise$1,499 a month
DefiniteSEO plans
- Pro$598.80 a year
- WordPress Plugin — FreeFree
- SEO Audit SaaS — FreeFree
- Free (SEO Audit SaaS)Free
- Free (WordPress Plugin)Free
- Solo$4.99 a month
Pick Ahrefs if…
Ahrefs suits people working on SEO, including keyword and competitor research, audits, and backlink analysis. Its higher plans add project, tracked-keyword, crawl-credit, and user allowances, while Enterprise includes administration and security controls.
Pick DefiniteSEO if…
DefiniteSEO suits website owners, WordPress users, SEO professionals, and agencies seeking audits or WordPress SEO automation. Its free plugin and audit plan offer different starting points.