Quick Verdict
Choose Ahrefs if:
You need seo professionals or marketers
Choose Plausible if:
You need privacy-focused or simple analytics
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ahrefs | Plausible |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | $99/mo | $9/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Ahrefs
Pros
- Best backlink data
- Accurate rankings
- Great content tools
- Comprehensive
Cons
- Expensive
- Learning curve
- Limited users per plan
Plausible
Pros
- Privacy-first
- Simple
- Lightweight
- No cookies
Cons
- Limited features
- No user-level data
- No free tier
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