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Semrush vs Moz Pro: Which is better in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide between Semrush and Moz Pro.

Semrush

All-in-one SEO, PPC, and content marketing platform

From $139.95/mo
No free plan
Moz Pro

SEO software for keyword research and link building

From $99/mo
No free plan

Head-to-head comparison

Feature Semrush Moz Pro
Starting price $139.95/mo $99/mo ✓ Cheaper
Free plan ✗ No ✗ No
Pricing model paid paid
G2 rating 4.5/5 ↑ 4.4/5
Capterra rating 4.7/5 4.5/5
Founded 2008 2004

Semrush: pros & cons

Pros
  • Broadest feature set of any SEO tool
  • Excellent PPC and ad intelligence
  • Good content marketing tools
  • Large keyword database
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Can be overwhelming
  • Some data less accurate than Ahrefs for backlinks

Moz Pro: pros & cons

Pros
  • Invented Domain Authority metric
  • Clean, beginner-friendly UI
  • Good keyword research tools
  • Free MozBar extension
Cons
  • Less data than Ahrefs or Semrush
  • Expensive for what you get
  • Link database smaller than competitors