Ahrefs
8.4#7 in seo toolsFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitAhrefs vs Yoast SEO
What both publish
| Fact | Ahrefs | Yoast SEO |
|---|---|---|
| API access | API access is included in paid plans, with uncapped access for Enterprise. | Yes |
| Founded | 2010 | 2010 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Wijchen, The Netherlands |
| Integrations | Ahrefs offers native Ahrefs integration, Looker Studio integration, and connections to AI chatbots. | Yoast documents integrations with Elementor, Semrush, Wincher, Easy Digital Downloads, ACF, Algolia, Jetpack, WooCommerce, Site Kit and Mastodon. |
| Keyword research | Yes | Yes |
| Rank tracking | Rank Tracker monitors search rankings and tracks keywords by plan. | 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
Yoast SEO plans
- Yoast SEOFree
- Yoast SEO Premium$118.80 a year
- Yoast SEO FreeFree
- Yoast SEO Google Docs Add-on$5 a month
- Yoast SEO for Shopify$19 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 Yoast SEO if…
It suits people looking for SEO analysis, sitemap, indexing, and API features, especially those working with WooCommerce. The free plan may suit users who want the listed core features without a paid plan.