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Ahrefs

9.3/10

Backlink-first SEO suite

Highest ProductsVerdict Score™ among the 2 products selected. Best for: Serious SEO teams.

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Attribute	Ahrefs	Surfer SEO
Score	9.3/10	8.6/10
Rating	4.7	4.5
Price	$129/mo	$89/mo
Free trial	Limited Webmaster Tools	7-day money-back
Best for	Serious SEO teams	Content teams
Top features	Largest backlink index Site Explorer Keywords Explorer Site Audit	Content Editor with NLP score SERP Analyzer Keyword Research AI Outline & writer
Pros	Best backlink data Reliable keyword data Strong UI	Best content-optimization workflow Tight Google Docs integration
Cons	No real free trial Credit-based limits on lower plans	Not a full SEO suite (no backlinks) Credit limits per plan
Best use case	SEO agencies, Content teams, Link building	Content briefs, On-page optimization
	Visit Ahrefs Full review	Visit Surfer SEO Full review