Compare Ahrefs and Majestic 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$49.99 1 User Per Month
Ahrefs
Star Rating
(683)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansMajestic
Star Rating
(73)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.99 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Ahrefs excels in providing comprehensive insights on backlinks, with users highlighting its deep and up-to-date database that often uncovers links missed by other tools. This makes it a preferred choice for those focused on effective backlink strategies.
- Users say Majestic stands out for its detailed metrics on backlink profiles, including trust flow and citation flow scores. Reviewers appreciate features like the Clique Hunter, which allows for effective domain comparison, making it a valuable tool for understanding link quality.
- According to verified reviews, Ahrefs is praised for its all-in-one approach, combining keyword research, backlink analysis, and site health monitoring. This integration helps users save time and focus on actionable insights that drive rankings.
- Reviewers mention that while Majestic offers robust link building features, it may not match the overall user satisfaction of Ahrefs, which has a higher G2 Score reflecting better overall performance and user experience.
- Users highlight that both tools are user-friendly, but Ahrefs edges out with a slightly easier setup process, making it more accessible for new users looking to dive into SEO without a steep learning curve.
- G2 reviewers note that while Majestic has a loyal user base, the lack of recent reviews compared to Ahrefs suggests that it may not be keeping pace with evolving user needs and expectations in the SEO landscape.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ahrefs
Ahrefs Free
Free Trial
Free (but limited) lifetime plan for six core tools.
- Site Explorer
- Site Audit
- Website Analytics
Majestic
Lite Plan
$49.99
1 User Per Month
Suitable for most small businesses looking at building links and analyzing a handful of competitors. Designed for one user.
- Fresh Index access only
Free Trial
Ahrefs
Free Trial is available
Majestic
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
529
8.6
64
Ease of Use
8.8
536
8.2
64
Ease of Setup
9.0
273
8.8
33
Ease of Admin
8.8
199
8.8
33
Quality of Support
8.4
445
7.7
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
191
8.7
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
503
7.2
63
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Formatting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
202
8.3
7
8.8
202
7.7
8
8.7
188
7.7
8
8.6
195
7.1
7
Agentic AI - SEO Tools
7.3
17
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.2
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
SEO Content & Rankings
9.2
413
9.3
59
8.8
404
Feature Not Available
8.5
373
6.6
20
7.8
187
6.7
5
8.2
174
5.7
7
SEO Reporting
9.1
403
8.5
52
8.2
208
8.1
8
7.8
186
8.1
7
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
69
Not enough data
6.3
68
Not enough data
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
8.4
92
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Metrics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
86
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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ahrefs and Majestic 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)
Majestic has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ahrefs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Majestic
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
36.8%
Computer Software
11.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Internet
7.4%
Financial Services
2.7%
Other
31.9%
Marketing and Advertising
44.9%
Internet
20.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Online Media
2.9%
Alternative Medicine
1.4%
Other
18.8%
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
How often does Majestic update each of the Flow Metrics?
1 Comment
Official Response from Majestic
We fully recalculate each of the Flow Metrics on every index update.
Read more
Do you include data from Google / Yahoo / Bing?
1 Comment
Official Response from Majestic
While we do incorporate third-party data to enhance our services - such as GEO IP information from MaxMind, Traffic Information from Alexa, and Open...Read more
Where is the data coming from?
1 Comment
Official Response from Majestic
The Majestic-12: Distributed Search Engine does not meta-search or otherwise query other search engines: we are the search engine! Over a long period of time...Read more
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