Tools · SEO and marketing
Semrush
SEO tool for finding keywords, checking your site and tracking how you show up in search and AI answers.
No free plan
Price
SEO: $117.33 a month billed annually ($139 monthly). SEO + AI Search: $165.17 billed annually ($199 monthly).
Free plan
Free trial; no ongoing free plan listed on the pricing page.
Best for
Businesses doing their own SEO seriously, or agencies.
Watch out for
Expensive for a sole trader who only needs basics.
UK notes
Includes UK search data. Priced in US dollars.
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Does Semrush have a free plan?
Free trial; no ongoing free plan listed on the pricing page.
How much does Semrush cost?
SEO: $117.33 a month billed annually ($139 monthly). SEO + AI Search: $165.17 billed annually ($199 monthly).
What are the alternatives to Semrush?
Alternatives include ChatGPT, Perplexity.
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