Compare Ahrefs and Google Search Console
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
Ahrefs
Star Rating
(692)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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Google Search Console
Star Rating
(503)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Search Console excels in ease of setup, with many users highlighting its straightforward integration with websites. One user mentioned, "It's easy to set up. I use this daily and features like sitemap help to make the website crawlable."
- Users say that Ahrefs stands out for its backlink analysis, with reviewers praising its comprehensive database. One user noted, "Ahrefs is the tool I trust most when it comes to backlinks. The database feels deep and up to date, and I usually find links here that other tools miss."
- Reviewers mention that Google Search Console provides accurate and reliable data directly from Google, making it essential for SEO monitoring. Users appreciate its ability to show search performance and indexing status, with one stating, "It clearly shows search performance, indexing status, coverage issues, and manual actions."
- According to verified reviews, Ahrefs is favored for its keyword research capabilities, with users enjoying the combination of features that help them focus on what drives rankings. A user remarked, "I like how Ahrefs combines keyword research, backlink analysis, and site health monitoring in one tool."
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Search Console is particularly strong in daily usability, with many users relying on it for quick checks on website status and error fixes. One user shared, "I use it daily for checking the status of my website. This helps me fix problems fast."
- Users report that while Ahrefs has a robust feature set, it faces challenges in autonomous task execution, with some users wishing for more automation. One reviewer noted, "Ahrefs could improve in areas like autonomous task execution, which feels less developed compared to other features."
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ahrefs
Ahrefs Free
Free Trial
Free (but limited) lifetime plan for six core tools.
- Site Explorer
- Site Audit
- Website Analytics
Google Search Console
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ahrefs
Free Trial is available
Google Search Console
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
533
9.1
423
Ease of Use
8.8
540
9.1
433
Ease of Setup
9.0
277
9.2
267
Ease of Admin
8.8
205
9.3
196
Quality of Support
8.4
447
7.9
363
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
196
9.4
185
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
506
9.3
407
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Grammar
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Formatting
Not enough data
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Content
Not enough data
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Product Type
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Local Search Optimization
10.0
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Competitive Intelligence
7.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
89
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Reporting
7.6
99
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
SEO Auditing & Monitoring
8.4
201
8.2
319
8.8
203
8.5
323
8.7
186
8.3
305
8.6
195
8.7
317
Agentic AI - SEO Tools
7.1
15
5.2
22
7.2
15
5.2
22
7.6
17
6.6
25
7.1
16
6.0
20
7.0
15
5.8
21
7.3
15
5.6
21
7.8
17
6.5
24
SEO Content & Rankings
9.2
415
7.1
309
8.9
407
8.1
336
8.5
374
8.2
322
7.8
185
7.7
286
8.2
173
7.8
290
SEO Reporting
9.1
405
6.1
297
8.2
206
8.1
304
7.8
185
7.4
296
Feature Not Available
6.4
259
Generative AI
6.2
67
5.5
179
6.1
66
5.5
180
Media Channels
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
8.1
27
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
Reporting
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Operational Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Visibility & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sentiment & Brand Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Competitive Benchmarking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Content Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Alerts
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
93
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Metrics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
87
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.0
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
98
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Analytics
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ahrefs and Google Search Console are categorized as SEO Tools
Unique Categories
Ahrefs is categorized as Paid Search Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, AI Writing Assistant, Local SEO, Content Analytics, Media Monitoring, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Google Search Console has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ahrefs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Search Console
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
36.7%
Computer Software
11.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.6%
Internet
7.3%
Financial Services
2.9%
Other
31.9%
Marketing and Advertising
23.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Computer Software
9.8%
Financial Services
2.5%
Education Management
2.0%
Other
48.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I use Ahrefs for free?
6 Comments
PG
Yes, you can. But the free version comes with very limited features. Read more
Ahrefs KD is different from Moz
6 Comments
BM
but i prefer Moz KD for my site bestmultimeter2020.com/best-fluke-multimeter/Read more
Is Ahrefs worth the money?
5 Comments
RL
Definitely. It'll give valuable data necessary for a executing successful SEO.Read more
What is Google Search Console used for?
4 Comments
AU
Monitor insights of websites they have hosted.Read more
What is Google Search Console discover?
4 Comments
SP
Google Search Console Discover is a feature within Google Search Console that provides website owners and administrators with insights and data related to...Read more
