Ahrefs is an SEO toolset best known for its backlink index, alongside keyword research, site audits and rank tracking. SEO specialists and content teams use it to research competitors and find link opportunities.
Indie products built as an alternative to Ahrefs will be listed here, ranked by community votes.
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Launch it on IndieTideFrequently asked questions
- What are the best indie alternatives to Ahrefs?
- No indie product has been listed as an alternative to Ahrefs on IndieTide yet. Makers add their product to this page when they launch it.
- Why do people look for alternatives to Ahrefs?
- People most often switch because a full SEO suite is a large ongoing cost for a solo maker or a small site, they only need one part of it, such as rank tracking or a site audit, usage limits on reports and projects get in the way, or they want a simpler interface focused on a few tasks.
- What should I look for in an Ahrefs alternative?
- Compare data coverage and freshness for your country and niche; the two or three features you would actually use every week; limits on projects, tracked keywords and reports; and exports and an API if you work with the data elsewhere. Where you can, test each option with your own data before you switch.
- How are these Ahrefs alternatives ranked?
- By community votes, most voted first. Makers list their own product as an alternative to Ahrefs when they launch it on IndieTide, and signed-in members vote once per product.
- How can I list my product as an Ahrefs alternative?
- Launch it on IndieTide and enter "Ahrefs" in the "An alternative to" field of the submit form. Your product appears on this page once its launch week begins.