Sites like Ahrefs

01 · Entity

About Ahrefs

Ahrefs ahrefs.com

Ahrefs—AI Marketing Platform Powered by Big Data

We help marketers drive visibility across AI search, SEO, content, and social – with the largest AI and search databases online.

Wikidata: search engine optimization company

Top 10K · #2,217 English 19 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

Ahrefs is a subscription SEO and marketing software suite. It provides backlink and keyword research, competitor analysis, rank tracking, site audits, content tools, local SEO and tracking of brand visibility in AI chatbots, all built on its own web crawl index.

Who it’s for

SEO professionals, marketers and agencies

Business model

Subscriptions

• SEO software
• backlink checker
• keyword research
• rank tracking
• site audit
• competitor analysis
• AI search visibility tracking
• content optimization
• local SEO

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to Ahrefs’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

1. 01
   Semrush semrush.com Top 10K English

   Semrush: Your Unfair Advantage for Growing Brand Visibility

   Semrush is the leading platform to grow and measure brand visibility across AI search, SEO, PPC, social, and more.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Meta Business Suite
   • Microsoft 365
   • OpenAI
   • Adobe

   0 say Semrush is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Semrush isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.936
2. 02
   Bazaarvoice bazaarvoice.com Top 10K English

   Bazaarvoice | The UGC Platform for Authentic Shopper Experiences

   The leading UGC platform for authentic ratings, reviews, visual UGC, and review syndication that powers discovery, shopper trust, and higher ecommerce conversion.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365
   • Stripe
   • Adobe
   • Adobe Fonts

   0 say Bazaarvoice is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Bazaarvoice isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.896
3. 03
   Airbridge airbridge.io Top 10K English

   Attribution for Subscription Apps | Airbridge

   See which ads and content drive installs, trials, subscriptions, and revenue. Compare results with ad spend. Try Airbridge free for 30 days.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • jsDelivr
   • Next.js
   • React
   • Amazon Route 53

   0 say Airbridge is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Airbridge isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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4. 04
   Jasper jasper.ai English

   Put AI agents to work for marketing | Jasper

   Orchestrate intelligent agents to run end-to-end marketing workflows delivering speed, control, and measurable impact.

   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Meta Business Suite
   • OpenAI

   0 say Jasper is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Jasper isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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5. 05
   Moz moz.com Top 10K English

   Moz - SEO Software for Smarter Marketing

   Backed by the largest community of SEOs on the planet, Moz builds the tools that make SEO, content marketing, market research, digital PR, and local SEO easy. Start your free trial today!

   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Cloudflare Web Analytics
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Meta Business Suite

   0 say Moz is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Moz isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

   Comment
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6. 06
   Marfeel newsroom.bi Top 10K English

   Marfeel

   A suite of solutions designed for every publisher's needs

   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Workspace
   • Amazon Web Services
   • Amazon CloudFront
   • Fastly
   • GlobalSign

   0 say Marfeel is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Marfeel isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

   Comment
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7. 07
   Similarweb similarweb.com Top 10K English

   Similarweb: AI-Powered Digital Data Intelligence Solutions

   Similarweb is an AI-powered digital data company providing real-time market intelligence, competitive insights, and consumer trends to accelerate business growth.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365
   • OpenAI
   • Zoom
   • Atlassian

   0 say Similarweb is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Similarweb isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

   Comment
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8. 08
   Copy.ai copy.ai English

   Future proof your business with GTM AI

   Introducing the first-ever GTM AI platform. Automate hundreds of tedious, repetitive tasks and empower your team to scale success like never before.

   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Ads conversion tracking
   • Google Analytics
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace

   0 say Copy.ai is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Copy.ai isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

   Comment
   Close cos 0.885
9. 09
   allrecipes.com Top 10K English

   Simple Page

   food focused online social networking service

   • Cloudflare
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Meta Business Suite
   • OpenAI
   • SendGrid

   0 say allrecipes.com is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say allrecipes.com isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

   Comment
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10. 10
    EMARKETER emarketer.com Top 10K English

    US market research company

    • Cloudflare
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Microsoft 365
    • OpenAI

    0 say EMARKETER is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say EMARKETER isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

    Comment
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11. 11
    Neil Patel neilpatel.com Top 10K English

    Neil Patel: Helping You Succeed Through Digital Marketing!

    Master digital marketing with Neil Patel and NP Digital. Explore expert SEO advice, free AI-powered tools, and omnichannel strategies to grow your business.

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Cloudflare Web Analytics
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Meta Pixel

    0 say Neil Patel is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Neil Patel isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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12. 12
    SurveyMonkey surveymonkey.com Top 1K English

    SurveyMonkey: The World’s Most Popular Survey Platform

    Easily create surveys and forms with AI and templates for employee and customer feedback, market research, event registrations and more. Get started free.

    • Google Search Console
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Microsoft 365
    • OpenAI
    • Stripe
    • Adobe

    0 say SurveyMonkey is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say SurveyMonkey isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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13. 13
    Airship urbanairship.com Top 10K English

    Customer Experience Platform | Airship

    Airship is the only mobile-first customer experience platform that delivers measurable results through AI-powered, unified cross-channel experiences.

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Microsoft 365
    • OpenAI
    • SendGrid
    • Atlassian

    0 say Airship is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Airship isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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14. 14
    Optimizely optimizely.com Top 1K English

    Optimizely - AI to create and optimize digital experiences

    Everything marketing and digital teams need to create content fast, test and personalize, and prove business impact.

    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Microsoft 365
    • OpenAI
    • Adobe

    0 say Optimizely is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Optimizely isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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15. 15
    Yandex yandex.com Top 1K English

    Yandex — fast Internet search

    Yandex finds anything: webpages, images, music, good. Solve any problem — from everyday to a scientific one. Search by text, voice or image.

    • Google Search Console
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Bing Webmaster Tools
    • GlobalSign
    • Yandex Mail
    • Yandex Metrica

    0 say Yandex is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Yandex isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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16. 16
    Answers answers.com Top 10K English

    Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions

    Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Mailchimp
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Stripe
    • Amazon SES

    0 say Answers is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Answers isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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17. 17
    Yotpo yotpo.com Top 10K English

    Yotpo: loyalty, reviews & AI visibility for ecommerce

    Drive ecommerce growth with Yotpo. Build loyalty programs, collect reviews, and boost AI visibility to get found, earn trust, and turn shoppers into advocates.

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Adobe Fonts
    • Amplitude
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian

    0 say Yotpo is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Yotpo isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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18. 18
    Search Engine Journal searchenginejournal.com Top 10K English

    Search Engine Journal - The AI Search & SEO News That Matters

    Search Engine Journal is the last independent voice in search, sharing the latest AI search, SEO, GEO & AEO news that impact marketing strategy and business growth.

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Mailchimp
    • Meta Business Suite
    • SendGrid
    • Bing Webmaster Tools

    0 say Search Engine Journal is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Search Engine Journal isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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19. 19
    Webflow webflow.com Top 10K English

    Webflow: The agentic web platform for modern businesses

    Design, build, optimize, and rank in AI search — all in Webflow. Enterprise-grade security, CMS, hosting, and AEO built in. Trusted by over 300k teams.

    • Cloudflare
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Meta Business Suite
    • OpenAI
    • Stripe

    0 say Webflow is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say Webflow isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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20. 20
    impact.com Top 10K English

    impact.com - The All-in-One Partnership Management Platform

    Unify affiliate, influencer, creator, and referral programs with impact.com’s partnership management platform. Discover, track, and grow partner revenue.

    • Cloudflare
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Microsoft 365
    • Adobe
    • Apple Business

    0 say impact.com is a good alternative to Ahrefs 0 say impact.com isn’t a real alternative to Ahrefs

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Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to ahrefs.com’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones Ahrefs uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What Ahrefs is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.