Carla A.
CA
Carla A.
Link Building Expert
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Why I keep using Ahrefs despite the cost"
4/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

I like how Ahrefs combines keyword research, backlink analysis, and site health monitoring in one tool. It saves a lot of time and helps me focus on what actually moves rankings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

It's expensive, and the usage limits can feel restrictive. I sometimes wish there were more flexibility for smaller teams, freelancers or lighter users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tom T.
TT
Tom T.
Communications Officer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effective SEO Auditing with Quick Issue Alerts"
4/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

I appreciate how Ahrefs provides email updates that are really helpful for alerting me to new issues that arise during a crawl. This feature allows me to act quickly and efficiently to fix pressing issues like broken links, which can negatively impact my website. Additionally, I found the initial setup of Ahrefs to be very easy, which made it straightforward to get started with monitoring SEO aspects effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

I find Ahrefs overwhelming with information when logging in. It's very number-heavy and data-centric, which can be quite daunting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HK
Hari K.
Sr network & Systems Admin
Media Production
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Intuitive UI/UX with Powerful AI Visibility"
4/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

AI Visibility

Intuitive UI/UX

Clicks Matrix Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

Pricing

Credit System

Inaccurate Traffic Estimates for some sites Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Taegan M.
TM
Taegan M.
Digital Content Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The SEO Research Standard with Seamless Google Integration and Great Support"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

It's the standard product for SEO research. Integrates with Google easily, and the customer support agents are great. I used it almost every day because it has many of the tools I need for SEO and website improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

Navigating the system can be cumbersome. Also the data can be hard to trust and needs to be taken into context with other sources (GSC, GA4). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Holly H.
HH
Holly H.
Director of Optimization
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Highly Effective SEO Tool with Stellar Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

I appreciate Ahrefs for its user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and set up without difficulty. Its ability to solve problems by displaying AI search results and identifying long tail keywords helps reveal opportunities and declines for clients. I find the site explorer and detailed page performance features valuable for analyzing SEO metrics. I also value the responsive customer support, which provides quick, helpful answers and great training, ensuring I understand all the tools. I also am a huge fan of their support team. They are always quick to reply with answers to any questions I may have. They provide helpful training and in-depth instructions on their various features/tools, they are extremely attentive and detail-oriented, and they always get back to me within like a day or less with anything I need help with. Truly one of the best parts about working with Ahrefs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

I find that sometimes the data from Ahrefs is a little bit behind or not always 100% accurate. Though I understand that maintaining accurate data is challenging with search tracking, it can occasionally be a concern. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jaclyn G.
JG
Jaclyn G.
Content manager
"SEO Powerhouse with Easy Interface and Reliable Data"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

I like that Ahrefs has an interface and software that's really easy for SEO researching and keyword research. It provides a lot of additional tools without much extra cost, unlike Semrush. I appreciate the API access, which is really great and allows us to create custom reports. The initial setup was great, and the rep was really helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

Nothing comes to mind Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Excellent Backlink & Competitor Analysis That Delivers"
4/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

The analysis of backlinks and competitor analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

It is weak for local SEO, and I need to write the exact keywords to get results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VIVEK P.
VP
VIVEK P.
Performance Marketing Specialist
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential Tool for Off-Page SEO and Backlink Analysis"
5/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

Ahref is the best tool for Digital Marketers, and it is very helpful for those who are working on offpage, as i generally use it to check the backlinks checking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

There are multiple tools, which we use in Digital Marketing, if it I am not relying on it for onpage, it would be easy for everyone if this shows the exact results for On page also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AM
Arsen M.
Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best-in-Class SEO Tool with Powerful Competitor Analysis Features"
5/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

What I like best about Ahrefs is that it’s the best tool for competitor analysis. It provides deep insights into competitors’ keywords, backlinks, and content strategies, helping to build a clear and effective SEO plan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

I wish it were more affordable the tool is excellent, but the pricing can be quite high, especially for small businesses or freelancers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Glen M.
GM
Glen M.
Director, SEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My go-to SEO tool for over a decade. Powerful, intuitive, and reliable"
5/5
What do you like best about Ahrefs?

Ahrefs is hands down one of the best SEO tools I've used. The depth and accuracy of the data, particularly around backlinks and keyword rankings, are top-tier. The UI is clean, intuitive, and mostly easy to navigate, making it simple to get from insight to action quickly. I use it regularly for keyword research, competitor analysis, rank tracking, and content ideation. The UX strikes a great balance between being user-friendly and powerful, rare in enterprise-grade SEO tools. It’s the tool I trust most when I need reliable, up-to-date data fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ahrefs?

The biggest challenge is that there's so much data available that it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming to pinpoint exactly what I need. It’s a good problem to have, but a little more customization or simplification in certain areas could help. What I will say, though, is that the support that comes with the Enterprise-level account helps significantly alleviate this; I love our rep.

Also, the crawling functionality isn't as strong as other specialized tools on the market so I tend to use a separate crawler when I need deeper technical audits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.