SEO software Category leader

Semrush

SEO, AI search visibility and competitor research in one platform

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Semrush is an online marketing platform with tools for keyword research, site audits, position tracking, backlink analysis and competitor research. It also includes tools for tracking brand visibility in AI search. Plans are sold by subscription with a limited free account.

  • Keyword research
  • Site audit
  • Rank tracking
  • Backlink analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Content optimization (not listed)

Also includes

  • Local SEO
  • SERP feature tracking
  • AI search visibility
  • API access

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Ahrefs

Free plan· $29/mo 1–500+ people

SEO toolset for backlinks, keywords, site audits and rank tracking

Key features

  • Keyword research
  • Site audit
  • Rank tracking
  • Backlink analysis
  • Competitor analysis

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Peec AI

Paid 2–500+ people

Track brand visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini

SEO software Rising

Rankability

$97/month 1–500 people

Content research, briefs and AI visibility tracking for SEO teams

Key features

  • Keyword research
  • Rank tracking
  • Content optimization