Which SEO tool offers better value for keyword research right now, Semrush or Ahrefs, keeping in mind our tight quarterly software budget?
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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Which SEO tool offers better value for keyword research right now, Semrush or Ahrefs, keeping in mind our tight quarterly software budget?
3 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (3)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 3 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT3 real searches · gpt-6
Semrush pricing 2026 keyword research limits plans official pricing Google ↗
Ahrefs pricing 2026 keyword research limits plans official pricing Google ↗
Semrush vs Ahrefs keyword research value pricing comparison 2026 Google ↗
- SEO & AI Search Plans and Pricing · semrush.com
- Plans & Pricing · ahrefs.com
- What's the difference between all Ahrefs subscription plans? · help.ahrefs.com
- Ahrefs vs Semrush (2026): Prices, Seats and Keyword Research Compared · wordsatscale.com
- Semrush vs Ahrefs: Features and Cost Comparison 2026 · capterra.com
Queries
3 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Semrush pricing 2026 keyword research limits plans official pricing OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Comparison | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Ahrefs pricing 2026 keyword research limits plans official pricing OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Comparison | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Semrush vs Ahrefs keyword research value pricing comparison 2026 OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Comparison | — | — | 1x of 1 |