Ahrefs vs Surfer SEO
Side-by-side comparison for marketing & seo.
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Quick verdict
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Side by side
| Ahrefs | Surfer SEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129/mo | $99/mo |
| Free tier | Free webmaster tools with limited features | No |
| Pricing model | subscription | subscription |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Team features | Yes | Yes |
| SSO | Yes | No |
| Setup | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Difficulty | moderate | moderate |
| Platforms | web, browser_extension | web, browser_extension |
| Integrations | Google Search Console, Google Analytics, WordPress | Google Docs, WordPress, Jasper, Semrush |
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Trust & Security
Ahrefs
60/100
moderateSOC 2 Type II
claimedISO 27001
noneGDPR
verifiedStatus page
yesTrains on your data
noSurfer SEO
35/100
limitedSOC 2 Type II
noneISO 27001
noneGDPR
verifiedStatus page
noTrains on your data
no04
Who each tool is for
Ahrefs
Good fit
SEO professionals
digital marketing agencies
content teams
Not ideal
beginners with no SEO background
social-media-only marketers
Surfer SEO
Good fit
SEO professionals
content marketing teams
agencies
Not ideal
beginners without SEO knowledge
non-content businesses
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