# Ahrefs vs SE Ranking

| Attribute | Ahrefs | SE Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.4 (55% (medium)) | 56.9 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A marketing platform built on a proprietary web index offering tools for keyword research, rank tracking, site audits, competitor analysis, content optimization, and brand monitoring across search, AI, and social channels. It is indexed under SEO Tools.","source":"https://ahrefs.com","question":"What is Ahrefs?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ahrefs offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://ahrefs.com","question":"Is Ahrefs free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Ahrefs. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://ahrefs.com","question":"What platforms does Ahrefs support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Ahrefs, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://ahrefs.com","question":"Can Ahrefs be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Ahrefs, including Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, Data Studio and IndexNow. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://ahrefs.com","question":"What does Ahrefs integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for Ahrefs. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Ahrefs not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.ahrefs.com","question":"What security certifications does Ahrefs have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Ahrefs is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://ahrefs.com","question":"Where is Ahrefs available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"Complete AI SEO platform with keyword research, backlink analysis, rank tracking, site audits, competitor research, content optimization, and AI search tracking. Integrates with Claude and other AI assistants via MCP for automated SEO workflows. It is indexed under SEO Tools.","source":"https://seranking.com","question":"What is SE Ranking?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SE Ranking offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £35 per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://seranking.com","question":"Is SE Ranking free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SE Ranking supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://seranking.com/api-pricing.html","question":"What platforms does SE Ranking support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SE Ranking, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://seranking.com/api-pricing.html","question":"Can SE Ranking be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for SE Ranking, including Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Google Ads, Matomo Analytics, Data Studio, Whatagraph, Agency Analytics and Reportz.io, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://seranking.com/api-pricing.html","question":"What does SE Ranking integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SE Ranking is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Ukraine.","source":"https://seranking.com/api-pricing.html","question":"Where is SE Ranking available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Platform that combines artificial intelligence with a comprehensive web index to provide marketing reports, competitive analysis, automated workflows, and real-time monitoring capabilities for SEO and brand visibility. | A comprehensive SEO platform using AI to track search engine visibility, analyze competitor performance, generate content optimization recommendations, and integrate with analytics and workflow tools. |
| features.capabilities | `{"free_tier":true,"deployment":"cloud","public_api":true,"site_audit":true,"rank_tracking":true,"backlink_index":true,"locales_covered":"Not specified","competitor_intel":true,"keyword_research":true,"local_mobile_serp":true,"gsc_ga4_integration":true,"content_optimization":true,"pricing_transparency":"contact_sales"}` | `{"free_tier":true,"deployment":"cloud","public_api":true,"site_audit":true,"rank_tracking":true,"backlink_index":true,"locales_covered":"188+ countries and regions","competitor_intel":true,"keyword_research":true,"local_mobile_serp":true,"gsc_ga4_integration":true,"content_optimization":true,"pricing_transparency":"contact_sales"}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Search Console"},{"name":"Google Analytics 4"},{"name":"Data Studio"},{"name":"IndexNow"},{"name":"Google Analytics","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Business Profile","native":true,"direction":"inbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Google Analytics 4"},{"name":"Google Search Console"},{"name":"Google Ads"},{"name":"Matomo Analytics"},{"name":"Data Studio"},{"name":"Whatagraph"},{"name":"Agency Analytics"},{"name":"Reportz.io"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Make.com"},{"name":"n8n"},{"name":"Appy Pie Automate"},{"name":"Google Business Profile"},{"name":"GA4","native":true,"category":"analytics"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"UA","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ahrefs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-23T14:33:22.233Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free Trial","summary":"100K free credits, 14-day full platform access","features":["100K free credits","Full API & MCP access","Test every API endpoint","14-day trial","No credit card required"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":0,"currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Full API & MCP access for testing","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"100K"}},{"free":false,"name":"Wallet","summary":"£40/mo for 250K credits (example), pay-as-you-go","features":["Pay only for what you use","No recurring fees","No commitment","Top up credits anytime","Credits never expire","MCP included"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":40,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Pay-as-you-go for one-off projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"example":"250K credits at £40/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Standalone","summary":"£135/mo billed annually (£1,620/year), 12M credits/year","features":["Annual billing only","Up to 57% off Wallet rates","Volume-based pricing discounts","Data API included","MCP included","Most popular"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":135,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"API access for teams with consistent volume","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"12M/year"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing for high-volume data access","features":["120M+ credits/year","Custom integrations development","Custom RPS limits","High-volume pricing from $30/1M credits"],"description":"High-volume data access for large companies","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"credits":"120M+/year"}},{"free":false,"name":"API Add-on","summary":"£35/mo billed annually, adds 3M credits/year to existing plan","features":["Data API + Project API access","Volume-based pricing discounts","Annual billing only","MCP included"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Extend existing SE Ranking subscription","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"3M/year"}}],"summary":"From £40/mo or £135/mo annual. Free tier with 100K credits and 14-day trial.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://seranking.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:40:55.414Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (SEO Tools)

| Capability | Ahrefs | SE Ranking |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing transparency | Contact-sales | Contact-sales |
| Free tier / free tool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | - |
| **Data** |  |  |
| Backlink index | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyword research database | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Capability** |  |  |
| Rank tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technical site audit / crawler | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content optimisation (SERP-driven) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competitor / SERP intelligence | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Coverage** |  |  |
| Local / mobile SERP support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Countries / locales covered | Not specified | 188+ countries and regions |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Search Console / GA4 integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:48:34.104Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*