Comparison
The SEO essentials you need. 77% less cost. No credits, no complexity, no enterprise price tag.
Ahrefs Lite
$129/mo
→
RankRebel
$30/mo
THE PROBLEM
We respect Ahrefs — they built the industry standard. But not everyone needs (or can afford) the full arsenal.
$129-449/month is Steep
Ahrefs is the gold standard, but at what cost? Their pricing assumes agency budgets, not bootstrapper bank accounts.
Credit Limits on Everything
Run out of credits? Pay more or wait until next month. Every search, every export, every action costs credits.
Power Comes with Complexity
Ahrefs has incredible depth, but navigating 15+ tools takes time you don't have.
Built for Agencies
Multi-seat plans, client reporting, white labeling — features you pay for but never use as a solo operator.
FEATURE COMPARISON
Feature
RankRebel
Ahrefs
Monthly Price (Entry)
$30
$129
Monthly Price (Pro)
$74
$249
Keyword Research
Competitor Analysis
Rank Tracking
Backlink Analysis
Site Audit
Domain Analysis
AI Assistant (Rio)
No Credit System
Built for Small Teams
Complex Credit Limits
THE SOLUTION
We focus on the tools that actually move rankings for small teams.
Keyword Intelligence
Discover high-opportunity keywords your competitors rank for. Find the gaps they missed.
Competitor Recon
Spy on any domain. See their top pages, keywords, and backlink sources.
Rank Surveillance
Track your rankings daily. Get alerts when positions change.
Backlink Intel
Analyze any site's backlink profile. Find link building opportunities.
Site Audits
Find and fix technical SEO issues before they tank your rankings.
Rio AI Assistant
Your personal SEO analyst. Ask questions, get actionable insights.
You don't need to spend $129/month to rank. $7 for 14 days of full access + a competitor report you keep forever.
FAQ
Is RankRebel's backlink data as good as Ahrefs?
Ahrefs is known for having one of the largest backlink databases. While our database is smaller, it covers the data that matters most for small businesses and freelancers. We focus on quality and actionability over raw volume.
What about the Ahrefs keyword difficulty score?
We provide our own keyword difficulty metric that factors in similar signals — domain authority, backlinks, content quality. Our scoring helps you find realistic opportunities for sites that aren't already authority giants.
Can I export data like I can with Ahrefs?
Yes. All plans include CSV exports for keywords, backlinks, and rankings. No credit costs, no limits on exports.
Do you have content explorer like Ahrefs?
We focus on the core SEO toolkit — keyword research, competitor analysis, rank tracking, and backlinks. We don't replicate every Ahrefs feature, just the ones that actually drive rankings.
What's the Underdog Special?
$7 for 14 days of full Rebel Plan access, plus a competitor report you keep forever — even if you cancel. After 14 days, it's $30/month. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.