Written by Álvaro Peña de Luna
But… are there quality alternatives to Ahrefs?
First, let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of Ahrefs and, from there, why we can find alternatives that are more useful for the goals we have for our project.
Advantages of Ahrefs
Below we will look at a series of advantages that make Ahrefs a benchmark tool.
- It has one of the best crawlers on the market. This means it quickly detects the links you place on any website. It also uses interaction data from its own users to feed its database, so with the active community it has, that is a lot of input to keep its data up to date.
- It integrates with GSC, which lets you use more reliable sources than those that depend only on external crawls.
- It has a very friendly interface and is continuously updated. Ahrefs keeps improving both its features and its user interface, and that makes it a living tool.
- Very well-established metrics built on a good database. Although estimated metrics are generally not very reliable, as with other big tools such as Semrush or Sistrix, its data is more reliable than that of smaller tools.
- It has a good price for everything it offers. $99/month may seem expensive, but the deeper you go into the tool, the more you realize it is a more than fair price for its basic plan, which lets you do a thousand things.
- It is a Swiss Army knife and can be used for practically anything: we have used it for everything from finding affiliate websites, to finding domains where we can link to our clients, to finding SEOs to hire at an agency. The only limit is your imagination.
Disadvantages of Ahrefs
But like everything in life, Ahrefs does not only have advantages. Here are some of its drawbacks:
- The API is quite expensive and bulk processes do not work very well. When you run batch analyses, the data is usually skewed as a general rule.
- The traffic estimates for the Spanish-speaking market are not very accurate.
- The keyword recommendations and database for the Spain and LATAM markets contain a lot of junk, and at times this makes some larger-scale analyses unproductive.
- It has so many features that some of the most interesting ones sometimes fly under the radar and go unused, such as “Content Explorer” or the “Alerts” system…
- It only works for analyzing links, not for creating them.
Free alternatives to Ahrefs
GROWWER
As we said in the disadvantages of Ahrefs, one of the main problems with the tool is that it lets you analyze your link building campaign, but it does not let you carry it out: it provides no resources for creating links.
This is where Growwer comes in. Growwer’s main function is getting links for your project, and it does so in just a few seconds without you having to do any technical analysis. You simply enter your website’s basic details and Growwer will offer you blogs or media outlets where you can get a link for your project and use them to run your link building campaign.
All this analysis is completely free, and thanks to its AI-powered affinity system, the recommended domains are fully suitable for linking to your project. This is because they have ranking affinity, topical affinity, semantic affinity, traffic, SPAM-free profiles…
Ubersuggest
Ubersuggest is a lite version of everything Semrush can do: it has its own visibility index, trends, keyword analysis, content ideas, backlink information… Neil Patel’s tool keeps getting better and better, and you can try it for 7 days completely free.
Ahrefs Free SEO Tools
Ahrefs is, together with Sistrix, the professional All-in-One tool that competes most closely with Semrush, but in this case the Ahrefs team has released a set of completely free tools that let you do things like:
KWFinder
KWFinder in Spanish
KWFinder is a popular SEO tool, considered one of the best alternatives to Semrush. This tool, available in Spanish, specializes in keyword research and analysis, a crucial task in any digital marketing strategy.
What really sets KWFinder apart is its intuitive, easy-to-use interface, even for people who are new to SEO. Users can get detailed data on any keyword, including its search volume, ranking difficulty, cost per click and much more.
In addition, KWFinder in Spanish offers a competition analysis for each keyword, allowing users to better understand which keywords their competitors are using and how they can outrank them. This feature can be extremely useful for businesses looking to improve their search engine rankings.
In short, if you are looking for an alternative to Semrush that is effective, easy to use and available in Spanish, KWFinder could be the perfect option for you. With its wide range of tools and features, it can help you take your SEO strategy to the next level.
Finally, it is worth noting that KWFinder is not only available in Spanish, it also offers customer support in that language. So if you have any questions or problems, you can be sure you will get the help you need in your own language.
Free KWFinder
One of the most popular alternatives to Semrush is KWfinder, a tool that stands out for its specialization in keyword research. Although it is not an entirely free service, KWfinder offers a free trial version that lets users test its features.
Free use of KWfinder is limited to five keyword searches per day, which may be enough for small businesses or bloggers who are just starting to explore the world of SEO. Despite the limit, users enjoy full access to the data provided during these searches.
How KWFinder works
KWfinder is an effective keyword research tool that makes it easy to identify the most effective keywords. Instead of guessing which terms might work best, KWfinder provides accurate, actionable data based on parameters such as the user’s location and language.
To use this tool, you simply enter a term in the search box. KWfinder then generates a list of related keywords, each with its search volume, trend, cost per click (CPC) and competition level. This lets users select the most profitable keywords for their content.
In addition, KWfinder provides a detailed view of the SERP for each keyword. This lets you better understand who your competitors are for each term and what kind of content they are creating. That way, you can adjust your content strategy to outrank them.
In short, KWfinder is a powerful tool that helps you optimize your content and increase your online visibility. Whether you are looking for keywords for your blog, your ecommerce store or your advertising campaigns, KWfinder can give you the insights you need to make informed decisions.
Lastly, it is worth noting that KWfinder is very easy to use, even for beginners. Its interface is intuitive and the data is presented in a clear, understandable way, which saves you time and shortens the learning curve.
Keyword Surfer
Keyword Surfer is a 100% free Google Chrome extension that lets you see, directly from Google, the traffic volume of the different keywords you want to search for. It also has a very complete keyword ideas section and several other extras.
Google Trends
Need to look for trends with the most reliable data? Then Google Trends is your tool. Google Trends lets you see the search trend of a keyword in a given country or countries. It is very useful for finding the times of year when a search gets the most interest, or even for spotting fads or rising terms.
Answer The Public
If you need ideas around certain words or keywords, this tool can open up a wide range of possibilities. Related searches, the most searched words around your base word, comparisons… a brainstorm of ideas for your keywords:
Google Search Console
Do you have a website that has been around for a while? Then GSC can be a great resource for you. Google’s webmaster tool will give you a large amount of information about all the terms your website is working on, and it will give you back opportunities to keep improving based on that data.
QuestionDB
If what you need is to know everything about the main questions related to your keywords, QuestionDB is your tool. You only have to add the keyword you want to get questions about, and the tool will run multiple searches for the main questions you can find on Google about that term.
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How KWFinder works
KWfinder is an effective keyword research tool that makes it easy to identify the most effective keywords. Instead of guessing which terms might work best, KWfinder provides accurate, actionable data based on parameters such as the user’s location and language.
To use this tool, you simply enter a term in the search box. KWfinder then generates a list of related keywords, each with its search volume, trend, cost per click (CPC) and competition level. This lets users select the most profitable keywords for their content.
In addition, KWfinder provides a detailed view of the SERP for each keyword. This lets you better understand who your competitors are for each term and what kind of content they are creating. That way, you can adjust your content strategy to outrank them.
In short, KWfinder is a powerful tool that helps you optimize your content and increase your online visibility. Whether you are looking for keywords for your blog, your ecommerce store or your advertising campaigns, KWfinder can give you the insights you need to make informed decisions.
Lastly, it is worth noting that KWfinder is very easy to use, even for beginners. Its interface is intuitive and the data is presented in a clear, understandable way, which saves you time and shortens the learning curve.
Álvaro Peña de Luna
Co-CEO and Head of SEO at iSocialWeb, an agency specializing in SEO, SEM and CRO that manages more than 350M organic visits a year with a 100% decentralized infrastructure. Also of Virality Media, a company with its own projects and more than 150 million active monthly visits spread across different sectors and industries. CMO of Growwer
