Ahrefs
8.4#7 in seo toolsFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitAhrefs vs Majestic
What both publish
| Fact | Ahrefs | Majestic |
|---|---|---|
| API access | API access is included in paid plans, with uncapped access for Enterprise. | Yes |
| Backlink analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Competitor research | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Birmingham, England |
| Keyword research | Yes | Yes |
| Rank tracking | Rank Tracker monitors search rankings and tracks keywords by plan. | Yes |
| Site audit | Yes | Yes |
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
Majestic plans
- Lite—
- Pro—
- API—
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 Majestic if…
Majestic suits SEO practitioners who need keyword, ranking, backlink, competitor, or site-audit tools. The free plan may suit users starting without a paid plan, while API users can choose a plan with five-user support.