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If you’re trying to figure out whether Moz or
Whether you’re focused on keyword research, content planning, or overall SEO domination, this comparison will help you make the call.
Now, back when I launched Startup Cafe Digital in 2015 (my agency business), my team and I were convinced we could crush it with free SEO tools alone.
We signed up for all the free trials—Semrush, Moz, Ahrefs—you name it. And of course, we leaned heavily on Google’s free Keyword Planner like it was the holy grail of keyword research.
But eventually, I hit a wall in my agency journey where just relying on Keyword Planner and trial runs of
Having been impressed with Moz and
Up until then, I didn’t even realize what I was missing out on.
With tools such as Semrush and Moz, you get to take your SEO game up a notch and come out with truly astounding results for your blog, business, and clients.
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably deciding whether to invest in one of these SEO tools.
You may have tried the free version of one of these or both these SEO tools and are now considering whether it’s worth upgrading to the full version.
Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Even if you’ve never tried any of these SEO tools, please read this post to learn more about their features and how you can leverage the power of these tools to improve your site’s search rankings.
In this post, I’ll compare two of the most popular SEO tools on the market and see how they compete against each other on features, ease-of-use, and pricing.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the two tools — for an in-depth comparison, go through the whole article.
Semrush isn’t just a tool for me — it’s my SEO sidekick! From elevating my blogs to powering our agency’s client strategies, its features are game-changers. If you’re looking to turbocharge your business or blogging journey, Semrush is your ticket to the top.
Since co-founder Rand Fishkin’s exit from Moz, there’s been a noticeable dip in the value proposition of Moz Pro. I’d suggest giving the 30-day free trial of Moz a shot and then deciding if it’s worth investing in.
Semrush isn’t just a tool for me — it’s my SEO sidekick! From elevating my blogs to powering our agency’s client strategies, its features are game-changers. If you’re looking to turbocharge your business or blogging journey, Semrush is your ticket to the top.
Since co-founder Rand Fishkin’s exit from Moz, there’s been a noticeable dip in the value proposition of Moz Pro. I’d suggest giving the 30-day free trial of Moz a shot and then deciding if it’s worth investing in.
Just giving a search on Google with the keywords “SEO tools” will show you exactly how complicated and crammed up the SEO world is.
There’s a tidal wave of resources out there and while most of these tools are loaded with features, they can make our lives complicated.
But most bloggers, SEO professionals, and digital marketing agencies will agree that
I use Semrush for pretty much everything I do. I use it to find new keyword opportunities, do backlink analysis, fix site issues, and to spy on competitors’ keywords.
At Startup Cafe, we use
If you know the current state of SEO, you know just how important long-tail keywords and low-competition keywords are. And that’s exactly the kind of data
In fact,
Semrush is also second to none when it comes to providing the most accurate search volume data for keywords.
Whether you’re using it to improve the SEO of your posts or to bolster your Google Ads campaigns, you can rely on
If you’ve never tried Semrush before, then you can read this section to know how to start. Others can skip this part of the post and move on to the next section to read the rest of the article.
To get started, you’ll need an active
This will give you free access to the
Try
Once you’ve registered and logged into the
Next, you can type the domain name of your competitor to see the keywords they are ranking for. For this example, I plugged in the Semrush website to examine the keywords they are currently ranking for.
The results for your search should look something like this:
Scroll down till you find the Top Organic Keywords section and click “View all” to see all the organic keywords of the target domain.
The next step is to set filters to find the top 10 keywords for which your competitor is ranking for (this is just an example. You can set any parameters you deem fit for your competitive analysis).
If you’re analyzing a large website, make sure the monthly search volume for these keywords is at least 1,000+. Once you’ve applied the filters, the results page should look something like this:
Once you have the data for the top 10 keywords that your competition is ranking for, you can optimize your own keyword strategy and content to make sure your website ranks well for each of these 10 keywords.
In some cases, your competition may already be a big player in the market with several backlinks and other SEO factors to back them up.
In such cases, what you can do is chase ‘low-hanging fruits’ aka long-tail keywords with low-to-medium competition.
These are the keywords where the search volume is low, but the traffic is high since there is little to no competition.
For example, let’s say you own a meditation retreat in Singapore and you’d like to increase the search traffic to your website.
Instead of trying to optimize your site for the keywords ‘meditation retreat’, you can optimize your site for keywords ‘buddhist meditation retreat in singapore’ which is a long-tail keyword with low search volume, but good traffic.
The best part about
You can also check how your website and your competitors are ranking in over 120 countries.
With the paid version of Semrush, you get the following features:
You can even schedule PDF reports to be sent to you via email at regular intervals.
Scheduled reports are available even with the most basic plan ($139.95/mo).
With the Guru plan ($249.95/mo), you can create branded reports by placing your company logo and name at the top of each report to give a personal touch to your SEO reports.
With the Business plan ($449.95), you can take it to the next level by creating white label PDF reports by customizing the look and feel of your reports.
You can do all these and more with a PRO subscription of Semrush.
My suggestion would be to first try their free 2-week trial and use all these features yourself.
I personally use
To learn more about
Verdict: Semrush is a top-notch SEO tool, which is used and trusted by SEO gurus throughout the world. If this is the first time you’re investing in an SEO software, then
From keyword research to competitive analysis to technical SEO audit, you can trust
Is it worth paying over $100 a month? Yes, and it’s worth every penny. When used to its potential, the ROI is pretty strong with this one.
Started way back in 2004 by Rand Fishkin and Gillian Muessig, Moz first started as an SEO consulting company before they developed their first SEO tool.
Rand Fishkin is immensely popular in the SEO community, and deservedly so. His Whiteboard Friday videos are a must-watch and his brilliant book Lost and Founder should be required reading for all entrepreneurs and marketers.
Though Fishkin is no longer at Moz (he left the company in 2018 to launch SparkToro), he’s still in the board of directors and an integral part of the company and its ethos.
I’m a big fan of Rand Fishkin and his content. He’s one of the few SEO thought leaders who can be considered an influencer.
But when it comes to Moz’s flagship SEO tools, I’ve mixed feelings.
Like
But that’s where the similarities end.
Read on to discover why I have reservations about investing in a Moz subscription compared to
To get started, let’s talk about some of the good things that Moz offers.
The best part about Moz is that pretty much everything good about it is FREE.
So if you’re on a shoestring budget and don’t want to invest in SEO tools yet, but still want to ensure that your site ranks well, then the free services offered by Moz are industry standard.
All of these tools below are free and you can use them to improve the search visibility of your site:
Your site’s PA and DA change on a monthly basis, so it’s important to keep a watchful eye on how your site is measured in these terms. Moreover, you can perform keyword research and link analysis of the sites you visit right from the browser bar (like shown below) without having to access the dashboard. You can get your MozBar Chrome extension for free here.
If you’re using Moz for free, then you can perform up to 3 searches per day. For the example below, I gave a search on “Moz.com” to find their DA and PA and to get a fair idea about their backlink profile.
Beyond the free tools, Moz’s local SEO solution, Moz Local, delivers a broader range of features than
Now to the part that isn’t that good.
Having been impressed with the free services offered by Moz, I decided to take the plunge for paid subscription and found myself a little underwhelmed.
I didn’t mind paying the $99 per month for the standard subscription, which was the lowest pricing tier for Moz subscription back then, as long as the tools provided were worth the cost.
Being a fan of Rand Fishkin, I so wanted to like Moz Pro, but it fell short of my expectations.
I found myself using it less and less and canceled the subscription to look for better and cheaper alternatives.
Having said that, Moz by no means is a bad SEO tool.
I still use their free tools such as Link Explorer and MozBar for SEO to keep a track of my sites’ PA and DA.
Moreover, Moz has some incredible SEO and content marketing resources that you can check out for free here.
If you’re a beginner, then Moz has some of the best resources that you can read to familiarize yourself with SEO tactics. Moz’s Beginner’s Guide to SEO is perhaps the best SEO resource if you’d like to learn the basics of SEO.
They also have an amazing blog that I visit regularly.
Whiteboard Friday, a video series featuring started by co-founder Rand Fishkin, is something that you should tune in to every week.
But if you were to ask me if I would ever subscribe to Moz Pro again for $99/month, my answer would be No.
I’d like to emphasize that this is my personal experience with Moz.
There are people who swear by Moz and they may be able to elaborate more on the paid services offered by Moz. Perhaps they’ve been able to spend more time with the tool and used it to its full potential.
For me, everything good offered by Moz is free and if you had to invest in an SEO tool, I’d recommend Semrush.
If you were to compare the free tools offered by each of these platforms, both have their own strengths and limitations. But if we were to compare the features offered under paid subscriptions, then I’d highly recommend
I use
In my opinion, Semrush is a must-have tool if you want to grow your business as well as your blogging career.
The sheer amount of data available on
Their support team is really helpful and they organize weekly webinars that you can participate in to hone your SEO skills.
Moz, on the other hand, is expensive for the features it offers.
The best thing to do would be to try the free 30-day trial of Moz and probably then decide to take a plunge if you like the product.
Like I said, your experience with the product may differ and you may find value in the paid services which they offer.
On the other hand, if you had to invest in a powerful SEO tool, then Semrush has all the features you need and more. Give it a try!
Curious about how Moz vs
Here’s how Moz subscription is priced in 2026:
Note: You can save 20% on your Moz subscription by switching to annual pricing.
Moz Local is not included in the plans mentioned above. To access Moz Local, you’ll need to subscribe separately. Here’s a breakdown of the Moz Local pricing plans:
Sign up for Moz Pro free trial
Semrush increased their prices in mid-2024. This is the current
Note: You can save up to 17% by switching to annual billing.
Sign up for
I’ve had a fantastic experience using Semrush. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Having said that, I’d like you to approach these tools without any preconceived notions and form your own judgment in deciding which tool is more suited for your business and website.
Which is why I’d urge you to try these tools for at least two weeks, or maybe even a month, before forming an opinion.
Luckily, you can grab a free trial of both these tools and get access to most of their top features.
Sign up for
Sign up for Moz Pro Free Trial
To summarize this post, here’s a visual breakdown of how
Yes,
The main difference between Moz and
Semrush, on the other hand, provides a more complete suite of SEO tools, including robust keyword research features, comprehensive site audits, competitive analysis, and backlink monitoring features. It also boasts a larger keyword database and offers more in-depth data analytics, making it better suited for advanced SEO professionals and agencies looking for detailed insights and actionable intelligence to enhance their SEO strategies.
Both
Semrush boasts the largest keyword database in the industry with over 20 billion keywords, offering thousands of keyword variations and detailed search volume data. Moz also provides a robust keyword research tool, but
Semrush’s pricing starts at $139.95/month for the Pro plan, with higher-tier plans available for advanced users. Moz’s pricing begins at $49/month for the Starter plan, with options for larger businesses and agencies.
Semrush is generally considered better for backlink analysis due to its extensive backlink tracking and analysis features, along with the ability to identify and disavow toxic links. Moz also offers backlink analysis tools, but
Moz is particularly useful for optimizing local business listings due to its focus on local SEO tools and metrics.
Semrush supports content marketing with its Content Marketing Toolkit, offering tools for content creation, optimization, and performance tracking. Moz provides insights into keyword opportunities and SEO optimization, but
Yes, you can use Moz for free, especially through its MozBar tool. MozBar is a free browser extension that provides instant SEO insights about websites, including metrics like Page Authority and Domain Authority.
Among the plethora of SEO tools available,
Moz, once at the forefront of SEO tools, now finds itself outpaced by competitors like Ahrefs and SE Ranking. Ahrefs is renowned for its robust backlink analysis features, while SE Ranking, while SE Ranking offers a versatile, all-in-one SEO platform for detailed website audits, keyword tracking, and competitive analysis.
Google’s own suite of tools, like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, also provides essential data for SEO at no cost.
Editor’s Note: This article was first published on June 3, 2016 and has been updated regularly since then for relevance and comprehensiveness.
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I love using SEMrush and at times spyfu .. along with GA and gostats plugins on my wordpress blog
I’ve tried the free version of SpyFu. Is it worth paying for it or do you think SEMrush has all the necessary features?
and what about K-Meta?
Haven’t used it yet! Is it any good?
SEMrush all the way. Moz is highly overrated and their support team isn’t that friendly.
I like both tools, but I agree that Moz Pro is not worth the $99 price tag. Another tool I really like is Monitor Backlinks. Thanks to this post though, I will take a deeper look at SEM Rush.
Thanks, Yahjam. I haven’t tried Monitor Backlinks. Will give it a try!
Both tools are great. But I’ve found myself using semrush more and more lately.
Sandeep , thank you for such detailed review! Currently i used many SEO tools for my website. So i always thinking what are the best seo tools? Currenly, my 2 most favourite SEO tools are: SemRush and Free SEO Cost Calculator.
Thanks, Karin. 🙂 Glad you liked the article.
Free SEO Cost Calculator from LM is one of my favorite SEO tools. It’s a really useful tool. Semrush and Free SEO Cost Calculator work best together!
[…] SEMrush vs Moz – We compare two of the best SEO tools in terms of features, ease-of-use and value for money. […]We are only familiar only SemRush SEO tool. Provide the awesome functionality and features for SEO users.
It is the best tool to check online traffic.
For both SEMRush & MOZ – do either of these SEO tools crawl the Google or Bing Results??? If not, then how accurate can they be?
Hi Sandeep, it’s really fantastic job . You just eased the work for any SEO professional. Some tools i am already used but will try on the rest which appeared new for me. You can also add “SEO Tools Check” to your list as i got it too useful and it is 100% free . You can check it at https://seotoolscheck.com. I hope you to continue the job ahead. Thanks
Thanks, Asad. Glad you found the article useful.
Also you can check backlink for free by MI
Link – https://goo.gl/XVNJiI
Awesome analysis Sandeep
How about the ahrefs?
Ahrefs is an awesome tool. Probably my second favourite SEO tool after SEMrush.
Awesome list man!
I’m using Serpstat’s $20/mo plan and Moz tools. Moz tools are my favorite but they give small margin of error.
Hi Charles – Not sure if it was you I connected with on Reddit a few weeks back. Anyway, I got to try SERPstat and I must say I’m impressed. Couldn’t explore all the features because of time constraint, but it’s definitely an SEO tool worth paying for. I’m currently working on a resource page which will include 100+ blogging tools that I recommend. Will include SERPstat in that and will let you once the page is live.
Cheers,
Sandeep
We are only familiar only SemRush SEO tool. Provide the awesome functionality and features for SEO users.
It is the best tool to check online traffic.
Hey Sandeep,
SEMrush wins most all day, but I guess it all comes down to the user’s requirement, I recently created a similar post comparing the top research tools which might be of interest to your audience; https://www.wpmultiverse.com/blog/semrush-vs-moz-vs-spyfu-vs-ahrefs-vs-long-tail-pro/. I have been using these tools for months if not years.
Let me know what you think?
[…] SEMrush vs Moz – We compare two of the best SEO tools in terms of features, ease-of-use and value for money. […]Awesome analysis, guys.
You should focus on only those which are relevant to your industry and are easy to manage.
In the last few years, SEO has grown simultaneously with Internet. Currently, there are several competent online marketing services that provide clients with proficient SEO services.
Great review of SEMRUSH. Really, SEMRUSH is the best tool then any other SEO Tools.
[…] SEMrush vs Moz Comparison Review – In this article, we compare these two SEO heavyweights on features, ease of use, and pricing. […]Really appreciate the article since I’m evaluating both tools right now. I met the SEMrush team at Inbound16 in Boston this year. I also had a chance to see Rand Fishkin speak at the same conference. He did a great job. Rand threw up a comparison slide briefly that showed Moz had the following discovery options where SEMrush had just #3 and #7.
1. Search Suggest
2. People also search for
3. Similar pages rank for…
4. emantically Connected terms
5. Topically-related searches
6. Questions containing these keywords
7. AdWord (Commercial) suggestions
This was in November 2016. Has anything new been added to SEMrush? I’m having a hard time trying to compare each tools features in an apple-to-apple manner. Thanks for any help!
Hi Aaron – Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this article. It’s been a while since I used Moz Pro, so I wouldn’t know much about their new features. Going by what you’ve said, I guess it’s time to re-evaluate their tool and update this article…🙂
SEMrush has also tweaked a few of their existing features and introduced a few new ones. I find their “SEO Ideas” feature to be especially useful. This is where they suggest ideas to improve the search engine rankings of your post/page. Ideas such as what keywords/LSI keywords you should use and which sites you should approach for backlinks. In addition to this, their backlink audit feature which was in beta mode all this while has improved significantly. While it’s still not as good as Ahrefs’ backlink audit tool, it’s certainly better than what Moz offers.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Sandeep
Hey Sandeep, Very nice review done. Actually I had used SEMrush trial version and its really nice and useful tool. But few feature you shared in this article which i am not used. But i am glad you shared this detailed review with us. Once again, thanks for sharing
I have used both Moz & SEMRush.. But I have tried only free versions.
Currently using ‘SEO SPYGLASS’, this is also a free version. This is also helpful!
I have never looked into a depth about these tools. What helped for me is, I just gather all the data in one sheet and create a report on that and send to clients.
I think better is semrush. i am very happy with it.
Thanks for the great article. I’ll be signing up for SEMrush asap.
I’ve cancelled SpyFu and Majestic, and I’m about to cancel SEMrush and Moz. For 2017, I’m going with Ahrefs all the way!
What about the ahrefs?
Hi Digvij – Check out this article: SEO Tools Showdown: SEMrush vs Ahrefs vs Moz Pro vs SpyFu!
Hello Sandeep,
Thanks for this great Post. I am using Semrush from past few months and It is really a great tool to find quality and high performing keywords for my blog. I highly recommend it to others.
Hey, Sandeep Great Comparison. As you know free versions are very limited and I am not sure which one I should go with. Which one is more damn accurate
Hi Garry – Thank you! I’d suggest you go for SEMrush Pro. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial SEMrush Pro here. It will give you full access to all their features and as far as I know, there are no restrictions. Hope this helps!
– Sandeep
Hi! Thanks – so comprehensive and clear!
Could you also explain me the difference between these tools and SERPstat? In a few words
Ut seems to me like they have the same features, but the difference in prices is huge
Great comparison Sandeep! Moz has more package options. But SemRush sounds interesting. Is there a trial they offer? Would love to try and test it out.
Thanks, Emmerey. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial of SEMrush by clicking here.
Thanks for responding! I will definitely check it out 🙂
[…] Bonus: See a detailed comparison between Moz and SEMrush to help you decide which SEO tool is worth investi… […]Thanks for this great Post. I am using Semrush from past few months and It is really a great tool to find quality and high performing keywords for my blog.
Both are great! But concerns me is their payment problem. Most of the Indians face problem while signing up with their plans (even on free trial).
I’m a long time user of Moz Pro and recently subscribed to SEMRush. I was comparing the results for both and I found a huge discrepancy in the number of backlinks for the root domain: . Moz reports 4.5k Total External Inbound Links, while SEMRush reported 70 Total Backlinks. I know numbers won’t exactly match between the two tools, but I can’t figure out this large discrepancy. Will appreciate any help!
This is a good blog post Sandeep. I was reading some of the comments and someone mentioned the support at Moz is not that friendly and I found that is true from my experience. I believe the one major asset that SEMRush has is the excellent telephone support which is just about impossible to find now a days especially with these SEO tools. Moz just has email support which will require the waiting of a few hours and hopefully the support person totally understands your question so they provide the most applicable answer or you have to start all over again. The people at SEMRush answer the phone within seconds and are very polite, friendly and knowledgeable. There is no questions about it, SEMRush has the best support of any of these other SEO tool companies. Needless to say their tool is excellent and they are always making improvements. Moz was the hot tool to use years ago when there was not much competition but all that has changed. I will take SEMRush any day of the week!
I just signed up for SEMRush, Moz Pro and Ahrefs. So far SEMRush and Ahrefs blow the socks off Mos Pro. The Moz interface is clean but the statistics are dramatically off the other two services and there really aren’t any tools that seperate it from the pack , in fact it probably offers the least functionality out of the three plans for the price. Disappointed in Moz!
Best Article for newbie. Thanks.I am Like Semrush It is really a Helpful tool to rank my business website all time.
What do you think about Ryte formely Onpage.org ? Is it better than semrush or moz ? Thanks !
I am finally still confused about semrush and ahref…As ahref is offering backlinks checker of any particular post.So can you suggest me which 1 is better and cheaper
Great comparison Sandeep! Both tools are great. But I’ve found myself using semrush more and more lately.Keep up the good work SANDEEP……
[…] SEMrush vs Moz: A Detailed Comparison of Key Features […]Hey Sandeep,
We use semrush every day, and recommend to anyone who is serious about keywords.
Gary
Wow! What a great article. You have compared both tools awesomely. SemRush is my favourite. It is helpful for many work.
Thanks! It’s my favorite SEO tool too. Glad you found the comparison useful.
Hi Sandeep,
I like your deep comparison of SEMRUSH and MOZ Pro, but recently I came across a compaby called Semalt, how does it compare to SEMRUSH or MOZ? Thank you.
Wow! What a great article. You have compared both tools awesomely. SemRush is my favourite. It is helpful for many work, thanks for sharing this information i also bookmark this page.
I think semrush is best SEO tool but in the field of quality moz is best tool for SEO.
Nice,
These both Semrush and Moz are the best tool i am using Semrush for my blog. I love this content and also your writing skill.
Thanks
Good work. Thank you very much! At the past I needed this information
According to me, both platforms help us much more in SEO and if we use them and follow guides then we definitely get good results in SERP.
Which tool you recommend for a new blogger in 2018
I’ve used both for 30 days, i found 30 day trials.
At the end, SEMrush was the best option.
I felt it was so much cleaner and organized in the back office.
In Moz I kept forgetting where things were and spent so much time looking for things that I felt should have been right in front of you, like in SEMrush.
Hey Nathan – Thanks for sharing your experience. I couldn’t agree with you more. SEMrush is by far the superior software between the two.
personally, I like the semrush most. Moz’ support is really bad as compare to semrush. And most importantly it is super user friendly
I know all these tools but got more info about them from this article. Thanks for sharing the information.
I prefer SEMrush for their project management tools and use MOZ for the toolbar, which is handy when you’re checking out websites for link or scoping out the competition in search results. They both have their uses.
I personally prefer semrush over moz. In fact I always use SEMRUSH for my client websites too. It’s really a great SEO tool.
Anyways, Your comparison is good. Thank you for the brief comparison of both the tools.
I honestly found not much value in using Moz. I’m a paid customer of SEMRush and did pay for Moz, but I just couldn’t justify the price of Moz for I found very little value
Hi Sandeep thanks for the article.
We use moz but have been considering moving away because of the exchange rate and the price increased a couple of months back – Moz Pro Medium $179. (I can send you the updated prices if you want).
There is a lot to like about this tool, but their focus is US and the Keyword explorer only half works if you live in another country, making it difficult to spy on competitors or even do keyword research. We end up using Google Keyword tool for our research and then plug it into moz, which is not ideal.
I think location based functionality is a consideration that most people overlook. Once you have spent a couple of months investing money and time in any system, it makes it harder to move even if you are unable to use the tool to its full capabilities.
We are going to sign up for a free trial on SEMRush to do our own comparison.
Both the tools are very important for seo experts to analysis of website ranking and overall traffic of website. You gave such gud points of comparison.Keep sharing more on SEO updates.
Great article, thanks Sandeep.
Have you heard of any keyword research (which isn’t Google’s one) and competitor analysis that has New Zealand search data?
According to you article, SEM Rush doesn’t.
Thanks!
Since this article was last updated, SEMrush has added the New Zealand search data. Thanks for letting me know. Hopefully, the next time you check this article, I’d have added the new screenshot.
Very good article! I have used Moz and Semrush both but find Semrush more useful than Moz especially for backlinks and Competitor Analysis. You have highlighted some of the features which I have never used in these tools because I was not aware of those. Thank you so much for sharing…
I am currently trying SEMrush pro, it seems good and complete
Thanks, I was trying to confirm my sticking with SEMrush instead of Moz. I had come to a similar conclusion about features, and that SEM was a more complete package. This was helpful validation. Sometimes it can feel like you should be using EVERY tool, but I feel like SEMRush is very all-encompassing, and free tools can make up for whatever else.
Thank you for the SEMrush code. They only offered 7 days on the website.
Peace!
Nice information you have shared. I feel sem rush is best.
I agree with you, SemRush is very easy to use
I am using Semrush from past few months and It is really a great tool to find quality and high performing keywords for my blog. Thank you
Wow! A much needed comparison for the community. I like the way you have crafted the entire post without being biased. It really matters, because I have seen many experts who give biased comparison – I sometimes feel they have lost the race. Great!!!
Hey Sandeep ,
This is a detailed guide about semrush. I ave been using ahref for a few months. But after reading this article I have found semrush very useful. So I am going to give it a try. Thanks for writing such amazing stuff.
Regards
Chayan
Thanks, Chayan. Glad you found the article useful.
I have been using Moz. Ahrefs is better but expensive too.
Nice article Sandeep,
I am debating between SEMRush and Ahrefs, they are both extensive and highly rated, do you recommend one over the other?
Hey Ned – Glad you liked the article. I’d definitely recommend SEMrush over Ahrefs. Both tools are incredible, but SEMrush has much better site audit and keyword research capabilities. Why don’t you sign up for a free 30-day trial of SEMrush Guru and see for yourself? Here’s the link: https://www.semrush.com/partner/99signalsSvA/
I have been using both tools since 1 year. I think semrush is a perfect seo tool. moz is also good
Moz provide their scores at X , and Semrush typically provide at 2X.
We’ve checked many domains , if Moz = 20 then Semrush ~40.
We’ve contacted both Semrush and Moz about this and neither explain why their overall scores for domains are 2x apart.
SEMrush provides a lot of data relating not just to SEO, but PPC too — if you want a tool that covers both areas, it’s a much better option than Moz. It’s easier to identify and output toxic links with SEMrush.
Cheers!
Hey Sandeep,
I totally agree with you. I also found semrush to be more effective over Moz. Again in no way moz is bad. In fact their free services offered are best in the market.
Thank you for writing this nice article. It was very useful.
Keep writing and shining!!!!!
Thank you. Ahrefs is definitely giving Moz a run for their money when it comes to free SEO tools. Have you checked Ahrefs Webmaster Tools?
Yes Sandeep. In fact, I am a fan of Ahrefs. It’s easy to use, easy to understand. I must say that be it SEMRUSH, AHREF or MOZ, they are excellent.
Hey Sandeep,
I have been using Ahrefs for a while but after reading your article I found that Semrush is much more helpful in the case of Content marketing and SEO.
I would like to give it a try to Semrush.
Thanks, Joy. Semrush is definitely better. Glad you found my article helpful.
I did not have a good experience with SemRush… and move to Moz.
After reading your article and forum feedback, I should give SemRush another try…
Hi Sandeep,
Thanks for your in-depth SEMRush Vs Moz comparison. I have been blogging since 2015 and would like to take my profession to the next level. Hence, I’m looking for an ideal tool to tweak my organic presence by giving an SEO boost to my blogs. Your great insights helped me chose the right tool and yes, I want to get SEMRush after reading your content.
Good read and comparison, what about doing a comparison with some of the lower end tools, which are slowly catching up to the bread and butter SEO tools – SEM – AHREFS – MOZ ETC.
Seranking – Ubbers Etc
By going through your article, I’m impressed with Semrush. It is more user-friendly and gives quite accurate data.
Thanks Sandeep for the detailed information.
Cheers!
I use Semrush and MOZ to perform technical audit of my client’s website. Both have good features to analyze the website.
[…] Users can perform keyword research and link analysis of sites from the browser bar, making Moz one of the best alternatives to Semrush. [4] […]
Hi there, I’m Sandeep Mallya!
I’m an entrepreneur and digital marketing consultant from Bangalore, India. I founded my own digital agency, Startup Cafe Digital, in 2015 to help SMBs leverage SEO, social media, and content marketing to grow their traffic and generate qualified leads for their business.
I launched 99signals in 2016 as a side project to document all the strategies, tools, and tactics that I was using to grow my small agency. The goal was simple: to arm other entrepreneurs and bloggers with all the right information and tools they needed to launch a successful online business.
Since then, 99signals has grown significantly and generates over $10,000 in side income each month. Read More about “About Sandeep Mallya”…
Hi there, I’m Sandeep Mallya!
I’m an entrepreneur and digital marketing consultant from Bangalore, India. I founded my own digital agency, Startup Cafe Digital, in 2015 to help SMBs leverage SEO, social media, and content marketing to grow their traffic and generate qualified leads for their business.
I launched 99signals in 2016 as a side project to document all the strategies, tools, and tactics that I was using to grow my small agency. The goal was simple: to arm other entrepreneurs and bloggers with all the right information and tools they needed to launch a successful online business.
Since then, 99signals has grown significantly and generates over $10,000 in side income each month. Read More about “About Sandeep Mallya”…
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