Semrush alternatives in 2026: the best SEO tools for Indian users, compared

Semrush’s SEO plan costs $139 a month (about ₹13,191 before GST and forex), and Starter and Pro+ run to $199 and $299. It is one of the most complete SEO suites, but many Indian bloggers, freelancers and small agencies only use part of it. This guide compares the main Semrush alternatives on price in rupees, data strengths and who each suits, starting with the cheapest way to keep Semrush itself: our shared Semrush at ₹199/month.

We sell shared access to Semrush and to several tools on this list, so read this as vendor content. Official prices come from each vendor’s pricing page, checked on 25 Oct 2026; Semrush figures are from semrush.com/prices.

Semrush alternatives at a glance

Dollar conversions on this page use ₹94.9 per US dollar, the reference rate on 23 Oct 2026 (the last trading day before this update). Your bank or card network applies its own rate and may add a forex markup of a few per cent, and GST at 18% can apply to foreign digital services bought by Indian customers, so your statement can differ.

Official prices were checked on each vendor’s pricing page on 25 Oct 2026. Introductory offers are excluded unless noted.

1. Shared Semrush on GroupAI Tools: keep Semrush, pay monthly

If you like Semrush but not the price, shared access lets you keep its keyword research, site audit, position tracking and competitor tools on a monthly rupee plan. Our shared Semrush is ₹199/month, paid by UPI, RuPay, cards or net banking, with no international card and no yearly commitment.

Shared access suits research work: keyword ideas, competitor analysis, backlink checks and audits. Because the account is shared, projects and saved reports are visible to other users, so keep client-confidential data out, and expect fair-use limits rather than the full allowance of your own plan. See our Semrush price in India and is Semrush worth it? guides.

2. Ahrefs: the closest all-round rival

Ahrefs is Semrush’s closest competitor, with a huge backlink index, Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Content Explorer, rank tracking and site audits. Lite costs $129 a month (about ₹12,242), Standard $249 and Advanced $449, with a $29 Starter plan for lighter use and a free Ahrefs Webmaster Tools account for your own sites.

• Strengths: backlink data, content research, clean interface
• Weaker at: PPC and advertising research, credit limits on Lite
• Best for: link builders, content teams, agencies

Our shared Ahrefs is ₹999/month, paid monthly by UPI. See Ahrefs vs Semrush.

3. SE Ranking: an all-round suite at a lower price

SE Ranking covers keyword research, rank tracking, site audit, backlinks and AI search visibility. Core costs $129 a month or $103.20 billed yearly, with 2,000 tracked keywords and 100 tracked AI prompts daily; Growth at $279 adds more projects, seats and automation for multi-client work. An Agency Pack with white-label reporting is an annual add-on.

• Strengths: rank tracking volume, AI visibility, agency reporting
• Weaker at: smaller databases than Semrush in some markets
• Best for: agencies and freelancers tracking many keywords

Our shared SE Ranking is ₹299/month, paid monthly by UPI.

4. Moz Pro: trusted metrics and AI tracking

Moz Pro is known for Domain Authority, a long-running link index, Keyword Explorer and the free MozBar. Standard costs $99 a month ($79 yearly) with 300 tracked keywords and 150 tracked AI prompts; Medium is $179 and Large $299. Moz says an entry-level $49 plan is available for individuals managing a single website.

• Strengths: DA metric, beginner-friendly learning resources, AI visibility tracking
• Weaker at: smaller keyword database than Semrush
• Best for: small businesses, beginners, local SEO

Our shared Moz Pro is ₹299/month, paid monthly by UPI. See Moz Pro price in India.

5. Mangools (KWFinder): simple keyword research on a budget

Mangools bundles KWFinder, SERPChecker, SERPWatcher, LinkMiner and SiteProfiler in one simple suite. Basic costs $30.50 a month or $18.85 billed yearly, with 100 keyword lookups a day and 200 tracked keywords; Premium is $40.50 monthly. It is much simpler than Semrush, which beginners often prefer.

• Strengths: easy keyword difficulty scores, clean design, low price
• Weaker at: limited audits and backlinks, daily lookup caps
• Best for: bloggers and niche-site builders

Our shared KWFinder is ₹179/month, paid monthly by UPI.

6. Ubersuggest: beginner-friendly, with a lifetime plan

Neil Patel’s Ubersuggest offers keyword ideas, site audits, rank tracking and AI visibility prompts. US prices are $29, $49 and $99 a month for Individual, Business and Enterprise, with lifetime plans from $290; Ubersuggest says it localises prices by region, so the price shown in India can differ. A limited free tier is available.

• Strengths: simple interface, lifetime option, low entry price
• Weaker at: smaller data depth than Semrush or Ahrefs
• Best for: beginners, small business owners

Our shared Ubersuggest is ₹149/month, paid monthly by UPI.

7. SpyFu: competitor PPC and keyword history

SpyFu focuses on what competitors rank and bid for, with long keyword and ad history. Membership starts at $33 a month with unlimited searches and exports and a 30-day money-back guarantee. It is strongest for the US and a few other markets, so check Indian keyword coverage for your niche.

• Strengths: PPC competitor research, ad history, unlimited exports
• Weaker at: coverage outside main markets, fewer audit tools
• Best for: PPC managers and competitor research

Our shared SpyFu is ₹299/month, paid monthly by UPI.

8. Majestic: a backlink specialist

Majestic is a backlink specialist known for Trust Flow and Citation Flow. Lite costs $49.99 a month and Pro $99.99, with prices excluding VAT and a 7-day money-back guarantee for new customers on Lite and Pro. It does not try to replace Semrush’s keyword or audit tools.

• Strengths: backlink metrics, historic index, topical trust flow
• Weaker at: no full keyword research or site audit suite
• Best for: link builders and domain buyers

Our shared Majestic is ₹189/month, paid monthly by UPI.

9. Similarweb: traffic and market intelligence

Similarweb estimates website and app traffic, traffic sources, audience and competitors, and now offers an SEO suite and AI search intelligence. Pricing is shown as self-serve packages for individuals and custom quotes for businesses, so check its pricing page for your use. It complements rather than replaces an SEO suite.

• Strengths: traffic estimates, market benchmarking
• Weaker at: price transparency for larger plans, less on-page SEO
• Best for: marketers, founders, investors

Our shared Similarweb is ₹299/month, paid monthly by UPI.

Free options worth trying first

Before paying for any of these Semrush alternatives, use the free tools: Google Search Console for your own clicks, queries and indexing; Google Keyword Planner for search volume ranges; Ahrefs Webmaster Tools for your own backlinks and audits; Semrush’s free plan (one demo project and 10 reports a day); and the free tiers of Moz, Ubersuggest and Mangools. For many small sites, free tools plus one paid tool are enough.

How to choose between Semrush alternatives

Many people combine two tools rather than replacing Semrush outright. Trying Semrush alternatives month by month is the easiest way to find your fit before committing to a yearly plan.

Semrush alternatives for bloggers and niche sites

Bloggers mainly need keyword ideas, difficulty scores and basic rank tracking. Mangools or Ubersuggest cover that at a low price, and Google Search Console shows what already works. Add shared Semrush or Ahrefs when you need deeper competitor research for a new niche.

Semrush alternatives for agencies

Agencies need volume: many projects, tracked keywords, client reports and seats. SE Ranking’s Growth plan and Agency Pack are built for that; Ahrefs and Semrush remain the standard for deep research. Many Indian agencies keep one suite for reporting and use shared access to a second for research. Keep client logins and confidential data in your own accounts. Browse our SEO tools hub.

What you give up when you leave Semrush

• Semrush’s PPC, advertising and local SEO toolkits in one place.
• Its very large keyword database for India and other markets.
• Position tracking history and saved projects in your account.
• Content and AI visibility toolkits built into the same login.

Shared plans on GroupAI Tools

Our plans let you try Semrush and several Semrush alternatives month by month in rupees by UPI, without international cards or forex charges. Read is group buy safe? for how sessions work.

How we checked

We read each vendor’s pricing page from India on 25 Oct 2026: semrush.com/prices and the pages linked from each section. Dollar prices use ₹94.9 per dollar. Plans and offers change often; check the vendor page before buying.

Get started on GroupAI Tools

Here is how buying works on GroupAI Tools. You pick Semrush or another tool on its page, pay in rupees with UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM), RuPay, cards or net banking, and the tool appears in your dashboard. You open it from Dashboard Login at app.groupaitools.com in a private, isolated browser session, so you never type or see a shared password.

Software that is sold as a licence rather than a web app is delivered as a licence key or an activation by email or WhatsApp instead. WhatsApp support runs from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM IST, and every tool page shows the 48-hour refund guarantee.

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