Best Competitor SEO Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: Ahrefs is ranked #1 of 51 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Semrush and Rankora. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Semrush. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Raven Tools at $3.25/mo.
Competitor SEO tools can help you examine other domains’ search presence and identify areas to investigate for your own work. Compare backlink analysis and competitor domains with the number of competitor pages tracked, then weigh content and keyword gap analysis. Historical data can add context to comparisons, while API access may matter if you need to work with tool data programmatically. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing are also included. Ahrefs, Semrush, and Rankora are among the entries, with Topvisor and SEO PowerSuite also represented. Consider what research you need to do, how much competitor coverage matters, and which listed features fit your workflow.
51 competitor SEO tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Ahrefs No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$29/mo
- 2 Semrush No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free
- 3 Rankora No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$29/mo Competitor domains: 3 domainsKeyword gap analysis: Yes
- 4 Topvisor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$29/mo
- 5 SEO PowerSuite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$29.08/mo
- 6 Wranker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$149/mo
- 7 Mangools No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free
- 8 MarketMuse No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0Free
- 9 Raven Tools No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$3.25/mo
- 10 SpyFu No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$29/mo
- 11 Moz Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$6.58/mo
- 12 Ubersuggest No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$29/mo
- 13 Majestic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 14 Seobility No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 15 Serpstat No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$50/mo
- 16 Content Harmony No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$50/mo
- 17 Linkody No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$14.90/mo
- 18 SISTRIX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5€119/mo
- 19 WooRank No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 20 Advanced Web Ranking No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$139/mo
- 21 cognitiveSEO No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$129.99/mo
- 22 Morningscore No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$69/mo
- 23 Nightwatch No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4€79/mo
- 24 Rankseer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$49/mo
- 25 RankWatch No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$29/mo
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Questions about this list
Which competitor SEO tool is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Ahrefs is ranked #1 of 51 with a score of 6.4. Semrush is second and Rankora third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.