AhrefsvsGoogle Search Console
How 10 AI models weigh Ahrefs against Google Search Console on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- Ahrefs
- 100%of answers named it
- Google Search Console
- 91%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 39–1times Ahrefs vs Google Search Console, over 40 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 10–0toward Ahrefs vs Google Search Console
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | Ahrefs | Google Search Console | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| GPT-6 Luna | 100% | 100% | 3–1 | Ahrefs |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 100% | 75% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 100% | 83% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| GLM-5.3 | 100% | 92% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| Kimi K3 | 100% | 83% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| MiniMax M3 | 100% | 75% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| Mistral Large 4 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
What the models say about Ahrefs
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Best all-around backlink database and keyword research with strong, accurate data.
- GPT-6 Luna
Exceptional backlink index and reliable tools for keyword research and content opportunity analysis.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Industry-leading backlink data, accurate keyword metrics, and the most intuitive interface for marketers.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Industry benchmark for backlinks, keyword research, and site audits.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Best all-in-one SEO tool with industry-leading backlink data and rank tracking.
- GLM-5.3
Best-in-class backlink data and keyword research; the industry standard.
- Kimi K3
Best all-around SEO suite with unmatched backlink index and keyword data.
- MiniMax M3
Best all-in-one for backlink and keyword research.
- Mistral Large 4
Best all-in-one for backlink analysis, keyword research, and content gap tools.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Comprehensive backlink analysis and keyword research powerhouse
What the models say about Google Search Console
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Free, authoritative source for real search performance and indexing data.
- GPT-6 Luna
Essential first-party search performance and indexing data, available free from Google.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Essential first-party performance data and indexing diagnostics straight from the search engine itself.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Free, authoritative source of indexing and query performance data.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Essential free tool for monitoring organic performance and indexing issues directly from Google.
- GLM-5.3
Free, direct Google indexing and performance data; essential baseline.
- Kimi K3
Free, authoritative first-party data straight from Google itself.
- MiniMax M3
Free, authoritative data straight from Google.
- Mistral Large 4
Free, essential source of truth for rankings, indexing, and search performance.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Free essential data straight from Google's index
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | Ahrefs | Google Search Console |
|---|---|---|
| Best SEO tools | 100% #1 | 91% #6 |