What would make you switch away from Ahrefs?

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I’ve built a more affordable alternative to Ahrefs, and I’m looking for some guidance. What features would make you consider moving away from Ahrefs? I’d love to hear from long-time users, especially those who also use their API.

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For me, the most important thing in a tool like Ahrefs or Semrush is having data that is as accurate as possible. Anything else isn’t a big deal for me.

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Kimberly said:
For me, the most important thing in a tool like Ahrefs or Semrush is having data that is as accurate as possible. Anything else isn’t a big deal for me.

This

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Kimberly said:
For me, the most important thing in a tool like Ahrefs or Semrush is having data that is as accurate as possible. Anything else isn’t a big deal for me.

Got it. What do you think about filtering the data, like pre-filtering spammy backlinks? Do you think it would blur the overall picture or help you spot quality backlinks more easily?

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@Charis
I haven’t seen anything that filters spammy backlinks well. Usually, I use these tools more for competitor traffic analysis, topic research, and so on.

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@Charis
Honestly, I don’t care about post-filtering or even the UI. Just give me a CSV download and keep the accuracy at a quarter of the price, and I’m in.

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Vincent said:
@Charis
Honestly, I don’t care about post-filtering or even the UI. Just give me a CSV download and keep the accuracy at a quarter of the price, and I’m in.

Exactly, I just need the raw data. If I want analysis, I can use ChatGPT for that.

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Vincent said:
@Charis
Honestly, I don’t care about post-filtering or even the UI. Just give me a CSV download and keep the accuracy at a quarter of the price, and I’m in.

You might like it. Want to give it a try?

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I use Ahrefs every day and love it, though the pricing is high. I need accurate data, a good user interface, and an easy way to export data. I’d be happy to check out your tool and share my thoughts.

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TerryPeters said:
I use Ahrefs every day and love it, though the pricing is high. I need accurate data, a good user interface, and an easy way to export data. I’d be happy to check out your tool and share my thoughts.

Same

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@Charlotte
I’ll send you a DM

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Charis said:
@Charlotte
I’ll send you a DM

Can you send me a DM too?

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TerryPeters said:
I use Ahrefs every day and love it, though the pricing is high. I need accurate data, a good user interface, and an easy way to export data. I’d be happy to check out your tool and share my thoughts.

That sounds great. I’ll DM you shortly.

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@Charis
I can help give you feedback too.

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What does your tool actually do? That will help me answer your question. I’m not sure you’ve built a full alternative to Ahrefs. I even doubt you have something that matches one of the tools Ahrefs offers, like keyword research or site explorer with competitive data for links and organic performance.

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@DanielBlogs
Would you like to take a look and let me know your thoughts? I can send you a DM with a test account’s credentials.

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I use SEMrush because I focus on driving organic traffic. I use tools like content gap analysis, on-page recommendations, and SEO topic tools to create briefs for writers. It’s not just about fixing things but improving traffic.

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I’m seriously looking for an alternative since Ahrefs and Semrush have become so expensive. Ahrefs’ $29 plan is for beginners, but it lacks features. Their disavow tool doesn’t work well. I think Semrush is better. I’d also suggest adding a feature that reports broken images, which neither Semrush nor Ahrefs has.

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@ciggarfin
What’s the URL if you can DM me?

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ciggarfin said:
@ciggarfin
What’s the URL if you can DM me?

https://rankfast.app I’d love to get your feedback.