Best Competitor SEO Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: Semrush is ranked #1 of 47 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Ahrefs and SpyFu. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ahrefs. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Raven Tools at $3.25/mo.
Competitor SEO tools help you examine rival domains, pages, links, and keyword opportunities. Compare backlink analysis, competitor domains and pages tracked, plus content and keyword gap analysis. API access and historical data add further dimensions to consider when evaluating how a tool may fit your research workflow. The entries also show free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Semrush, Ahrefs, and SpyFu lead the ranking, followed by Serpstat and Seobility. Use the order as a starting point, then weigh the listed research capabilities against the competitive questions your team needs to answer.
47 competitor seo tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Competitor domains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semrush | 9.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Ahrefs | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | — | View |
| 3 | SpyFu | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | — | View |
| 4 | Serpstat | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $50/mo | Yes | 50 /mo | — | View |
| 5 | Seobility | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | WebCEO | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $36/mo | No | 32 /mo | — | View |
| 7 | SE Ranking | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $129/mo | No | 103.2 /mo | — | View |
| 8 |  Ranklogs | 7.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | No | 19 /mo | — | View |
| 9 |  KeySearch | 7.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $24/mo | No | 24 /mo | — | View |
| 10 | Raven Tools | 7.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.25/mo | Yes | 39 /mo | — | View |
| 11 | Sitechecker | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 12 |  XOVI | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | No | 89.1 /mo | — | View |
| 13 | Morningscore | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $69/mo | No | 69 /mo | — | View |
| 14 |  Rankseer | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $49/mo | No | 39 /mo | — | View |
| 15 | Mangools | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 | Topvisor | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | — | View |
| 17 |  BrightEdge | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 18 |  Rankora | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | 3 domains | View |
| 19 |  Wincher | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 20 | seoClarity | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 2,500 /mo | — | View |
| 21 |  Advanced Web Ranking | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $139/mo | No | 139 /mo | — | View |
| 22 | Ubersuggest | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | — | View |
| 23 | Majestic | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 | Nightwatch | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €79/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 25 | Moz Pro | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6.58/mo | No | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which competitor seo tool is ranked first on Inferse?
Semrush is ranked #1 of 47 with a score of 9.0. Ahrefs is second and SpyFu third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Raven Tools has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.