🦉 PageSEO vs Ahrefs
Ahrefs gives you all the data. PageSEO tells you what to do with it.
Quick Comparison
| 🦉 PageSEO | Ahrefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Price | Free | $29/mo (Starter) |
| Pro Price | $19-49/mo | $129/mo (Lite) |
| Weekly Plans | ||
| GSC Integration | Varies | |
| Target User | Busy site owners | SEO professionals, agencies, enterprise teams |
Ahrefs Strengths
- Biggest backlink database out there. Like, by a lot.
- Competitive analysis that's actually useful
- Everyone knows what DR means at this point
Ahrefs Limitations
- $129/mo minimum if you want features that matter
- Interface assumes you already know SEO
- Credit system means you're always watching your usage
- Great for analysis, but doesn't tell you what to DO
Which Should You Choose?
Choose PageSEO if:
- You'd rather be told what to fix than explore 50 dashboard tabs
- You're running a small site and need guidance, not raw data dumps
- Your budget tops out around $30/mo
Choose Ahrefs if:
- Backlink analysis is your thing
- You manage tons of clients and need competitive intelligence
- You actually enjoy digging through data
Frequently Asked Questions
Can PageSEO replace Ahrefs?
Different tools for different jobs. PageSEO builds weekly SEO plans from your GSC data. Ahrefs is for backlink research. Most people don't need both.
Is PageSEO cheaper than Ahrefs?
Way cheaper. We start free, Pro is $19/mo. Ahrefs Lite (first actually useful tier) is $129/mo.