VSAhrefsAethriss vs Ahrefs
Ahrefs is known for its backlink index and keyword research, and it is a favourite of professional SEOs. Aethriss takes a different approach: AI agents that plan and produce the work for your own site, with audits, rank tracking and reporting built in.
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At a Glance
Aethriss
- Best for: Teams that want finished work, not just data to analyse
- Starting price: ₹950 per month, all agents included
- Free option: Rank tracking, Search Console and GA4 dashboard
- Core strength: Agents that plan, draft, audit and report
- Content creation: 13 formats with WordPress and webhook publishing
- Rank tracking: Daily, about 200 countries, no keyword cap
- AI search: Readiness audit
Ahrefs
- Best for: Specialist SEOs focused on backlinks and keyword research
- Starting price: Lite $129, Standard $249, Advanced $449 per month (plus a $29 Starter)
- Free option: Free data for sites you own, plus free tools
- Core strength: Industry-leading backlink index and keyword explorer
- Content creation: AI Content Helper and free AI writing tools
- Rank tracking: 750 keywords on Lite, 2,000 on Standard
- AI search: Brand Radar add-on from $199 per month
Ahrefs information was last checked in October 2026 on its public pricing page and may change. Prices are in USD as listed by the vendor. Product names belong to their owners, and Aethriss is not affiliated with them.
Why choose Aethriss over Ahrefs?
Pricing & Access
| CRITERIA | Aethriss | Ahrefs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹950 per month for the Pro plan. Lower price | Core plans listed at $129 (Lite), $249 (Standard) and $449 (Advanced) per month, plus a $29 Starter tier. |
| Free option | Rank tracking, Search Console and GA4 dashboard are free to use. | Free access to Ahrefs data for sites you own, plus several free tools. |
| Users | Team members with roles inside each workspace. Team access built in | One user included; extra seats cost $40 to $80 per month each depending on plan. |
Features & Capabilities
| CRITERIA | Aethriss | Ahrefs |
|---|---|---|
| Backlink and keyword data | Backlink summary in the audit and keyword strategy from Brand Context and Search Console. | Industry-leading backlink index and keyword explorer for any domain. This is Ahrefs's core strength. |
| Site audit | Crawl up to 250 pages per audit with Lighthouse scores, graded A+ to F, with a suggested fix for each finding. | Site Audit with crawl credits by plan: 100,000 on Lite up to 1.5 million on Advanced. |
| Rank tracking | Daily checks, about 200 countries, no keyword cap. No keyword limit | Rank tracker with keyword limits by plan: 750 on Lite, 2,000 on Standard. |
| Content creation | Thirteen formats written from your Brand Context, with WordPress and webhook publishing. Writes full drafts | An AI Content Helper and free AI writing tools. Primarily a research platform. |
| AI search | AI search readiness audit. | Brand Radar tracks brand visibility in AI answers, available as a paid add-on from $199 per month. |
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