AhrefsvsSemrush
How 10 AI models weigh Ahrefs against Semrush on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- Ahrefs
- 100%of answers named it
- Semrush
- 100%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 36–4times Ahrefs vs Semrush, over 40 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 9–0toward Ahrefs vs Semrush; 1 even
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 | Semrush | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| GPT-6 Luna | 100% | 100% | 2–2 | Even |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 100% | 100% | 3–1 | Ahrefs |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| GLM-5.3 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Ahrefs |
| Kimi K3 | 100% | 100% | 3–1 | Ahrefs |
| MiniMax M3 | 100% | 100% | 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 Semrush
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Comprehensive suite covering keywords, audits, competitor analysis, and rank tracking.
- GPT-6 Luna
Best all-around suite, combining keyword research, competitive intelligence, audits, and reporting.
- Gemini 4 Argon
The most comprehensive all-in-one suite covering SEO, paid search, and competitor intelligence.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Broadest all-in-one SEO plus competitor and content marketing toolkit.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Comprehensive keyword research and competitor analysis with excellent site audit features.
- GLM-5.3
All-in-one suite with strong competitor intelligence and PPC data.
- Kimi K3
Comprehensive toolkit excelling at competitor research and keyword tracking.
- MiniMax M3
Strong suite covering keyword, competitor, and technical SEO.
- Mistral Large 4
Unmatched competitive intelligence and PPC research alongside SEO features.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
All-in-one SEO, PPC, and competitive intelligence suite
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 | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Best SEO tools | 100% #1 | 100% #1 |