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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00
$24.90 per month
Ahrefs
Star Rating
(621)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(24)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$24.90 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Ahrefs excels in SEO capabilities, particularly with its "Link Building" feature, which received a score of 9.2, while Monitor Backlinks scored slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers mention that Ahrefs provides more comprehensive tools for keyword research, making it a preferred choice for those focused on SEO optimization.
- Reviewers mention that Monitor Backlinks shines in "SEO Alerting," scoring 8.9 compared to Ahrefs' 8.2. Users on G2 appreciate the timely notifications for backlink changes, which helps them stay proactive in their SEO strategies.
- Users say that Ahrefs offers superior "SEO Auditing" capabilities with a score of 8.7, while Monitor Backlinks does not provide a specific score for this feature. Reviewers highlight that Ahrefs' auditing tools are more robust, allowing for deeper insights into site performance.
- G2 users report that Ahrefs has a more user-friendly interface, reflected in its "Ease of Setup" score of 9.0 compared to Monitor Backlinks' 8.1. Reviewers mention that the intuitive design of Ahrefs makes it easier for new users to navigate and utilize its features effectively.
- Users on G2 highlight that Monitor Backlinks is more affordable, with an entry-level price of $24.90 per month, while Ahrefs offers a free tier. However, reviewers mention that the free version of Ahrefs provides substantial value, making it a strong contender for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Ahrefs has a more extensive "Content Creation Tools" score of 8.2, while Monitor Backlinks lacks a specific score in this area. Users report that Ahrefs' tools for content optimization and management are more comprehensive, aiding in better content strategy development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ahrefs
Starter
Starting at $29.00
Ideal for website owners who need to do keyword research.
- All in Free
- 1 unverified project
- 1 month of history
Monitor Backlinks
Start
$24.90
per month
- Monitor 1 domain
- 500 referring domains
- 2 competitors/domain
Free Trial
Ahrefs
Free Trial is available
Monitor Backlinks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
492
8.5
23
Ease of Use
8.8
498
8.9
23
Ease of Setup
8.9
235
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
8.8
183
8.3
8
Quality of Support
8.3
411
8.2
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
176
8.1
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
467
7.5
23
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Optimization
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
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Grammar
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Formatting
Not enough data
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Content
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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
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
Platform Basics
8.4
97
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Competitive Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
88
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Reporting
7.6
97
Not enough data
8.3
99
Not enough data
SEO Auditing & Monitoring
8.3
196
8.9
6
8.7
183
Not enough data
8.6
180
Not enough data
8.5
180
9.0
5
Agentic AI - SEO Tools
7.1
16
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
7.7
16
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
7.0
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
SEO Content & Rankings
9.1
389
9.1
18
8.8
379
7.8
17
8.5
358
8.6
16
7.8
182
Not enough data
8.1
169
Not enough data
SEO Reporting
9.0
379
9.1
18
8.2
202
8.3
6
7.8
185
7.2
6
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
68
Not enough data
6.2
67
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
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Platform Data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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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
90
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Metrics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.0
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Analytics
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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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 Monitor Backlinks 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)
Monitor Backlinks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ahrefs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Monitor Backlinks
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
37.3%
Computer Software
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Internet
7.5%
Financial Services
2.6%
Other
31.5%
Marketing and Advertising
30.4%
Photography
13.0%
Internet
8.7%
Computer Software
8.7%
Publishing
4.3%
Other
34.8%
Discussions
Ahrefs KD is different from Moz
6 Comments
AP
Go for Ahrefs. Ahrefs is a far better tool than Moz. Ahrefs has better crawlers and shows more accurate results.Read more
Can I use Ahrefs for free?
6 Comments
QM
For the basic level information of your desire website you can use it you'll have some sort of idea about it. Read more
Is Ahrefs worth the money?
5 Comments
RL
Definitely. It'll give valuable data necessary for a executing successful SEO.Read more
Monitor Backlinks has no discussions with answers
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