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Ahrefs Pte. Ltd

Ahrefs

Composite Score
8.6 /10
CX Score
8.6 /10
Category
Ahrefs
8.6 /10

What is Ahrefs?

Ahrefs is an All-in-one SEO toolset, with free Learning materials and a passionate community & support.

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Awards & Recognition

Ahrefs won the following awards in the Search Engine Optimization category

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Ahrefs Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

87 Plan to Renew

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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+82 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Ahrefs?

4% Negative
6% Neutral
90% Positive

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Reliable
  • Fair
  • Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Backlink Tools

87

Competition Analysis

86

Keyword Research

86

Analytics and Reporting

84

Change Tracking

83

On-Page Tracker/Optimization

81

Holistic Visibility Tracking

81

Rank Tracking

81

Auditing

80

Alerts

80

Content Optimization

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Quality of Features

87

Breadth of Features

86

Ease of Implementation

86

Business Value Created

84

Usability and Intuitiveness

83

Ease of IT Administration

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Ease of Data Integration

80

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Ease of Customization

78

Vendor Support

75

Ahrefs Reviews

Ben l.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Shipping
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2022

Great for backlinks, average at everything else.

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Ahrefs from other similar products?

Great backlink tool

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Backlink tool

What do you dislike most about this product?

Other tools seemed less useful

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Great for backlink audits and competitor analysis, not enough going for it with the other tools

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Cons

  • Less Generous

Chris C.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Shipping
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2022

A truly varied tool with incredible depth

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Ahrefs from other similar products?

The back link insights are excellent and far more robust than most alternatives

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Backlink research is excellent, but content insights are also well worth a look

What do you dislike most about this product?

The interface isnt the most attractive

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Try all the features, theres alot that's easy to overlook

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Jen Breeding C.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2022

Solid SEO tool, been using for years.

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates Ahrefs from other similar products?

Excellent backlink tools

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Backlink tools

What do you dislike most about this product?

The data seems inaccurate compared to other tools.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It could be an all in one seo tool, depending on needs. This is a solid tool for all levels of experience.

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Effective Service
  • Caring
  • Saves Time

Cons

  • Vendor's Interest First
  • Under Delivered
  • Less Reliable

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