Ahrefs vs Mangools
Ahrefs starts at $108/mo and Mangools at $37.70/mo on annual billing — but seat fees, project caps and tracked-keyword limits decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | Ahrefs | Mangools | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blogger · 1 site · 100 keywords weekly · 1 user | $108/mo Lite | $37.70/mo Basic | Mangools |
| Blogger · 1 site · 100 keywords weekly · 1 user (monthly billing) | $129/mo Lite | $61/mo Basic | Mangools |
| Small business · 5 sites · 500 keywords daily · 2 users | $148/mo Lite | Not listed | Ahrefs* |
| Small business · 5 sites · 500 keywords daily · 2 users (monthly billing) | $169/mo Lite | Not listed | Ahrefs* |
| Agency · 10 sites · 1,500 keywords daily · 3 users | $328/mo Standard | Not listed | Ahrefs* |
| Agency · 10 sites · 1,500 keywords daily · 3 users (monthly billing) | $369/mo Standard | Not listed | Ahrefs* |
At a glance
| Feature | Ahrefs | Mangools |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per account (1 user) + paid seats | Per account |
| Watch out for | Each plan includes only 1 user; extra seats cost $40 (Lite), $60 (Standard) or $80 (Advanced) a month and are capped at 2, 5 and 10. | Only Agency updates rankings daily — Basic and Premium are weekly. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $108/mo | $37.70/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $29/mo | $61/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Starter: unlimited projects · no rank tracking listed · update frequency Not listed · users Not listed | Basic: unlimited projects · 200 tracked keywords · weekly updates · 1 user |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Content Kit from $99/mo; Report Builder $99/mo; Project Boost Pro $20/mo per project; Project Boost Max $200/mo per project; Traffic reports $99/mo; Brand Radar AI from $199/mo; custom prompt packages $50–$250/mo. Pay-as-you-go credits and extra users are charged automatically. | AI Search Watcher PRO (500 prompts) bundled on every plan; API & MCP included. |
All plans
Ahrefs
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs Free | $0 | $0 | unlimited projects · no rank tracking listed · update frequency Not listed · users Not listed |
| Starter | $29 | — | unlimited projects · no rank tracking listed · update frequency Not listed · users Not listed |
| Lite | $129 | $108 | 5 projects · 750 tracked keywords · update frequency Not listed · 1 user · +$40/user/mo (max 3) |
| Standard | $249 | $208 | 20 projects · 2,000 tracked keywords · update frequency Not listed · 1 user · +$60/user/mo (max 6) |
| Advanced | $449 | $374 | 50 projects · 5,000 tracked keywords · update frequency Not listed · 1 user · +$80/user/mo (max 11) |
| Enterprise | — | $1499 | 100 projects · tracked keywords Not listed · update frequency Not listed · 3 users · +$100/user/mo |
Mangools
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $61 | $37.70 | unlimited projects · 200 tracked keywords · weekly updates · 1 user |
| Premium | $81 | $52.70 | unlimited projects · 700 tracked keywords · weekly updates · 1 user · up to 4 (seat price Not listed) |
| Agency | $141 | $97.70 | unlimited projects · 1,500 tracked keywords · daily updates · 1 user · up to 6 (seat price Not listed) |
Gotchas
Ahrefs
- Each plan includes only 1 user; extra seats cost $40 (Lite), $60 (Standard) or $80 (Advanced) a month and are capped at 2, 5 and 10.
- Lite gives 1,000 credits per user per month — Standard and up are unlimited.
- Project limits apply to unverified sites; verified sites you own are unlimited.
- The pricing page does not state the rank-tracking update frequency.
Mangools
- Only Agency updates rankings daily — Basic and Premium are weekly.
- Basic is single-user; the price of Premium/Agency extra seats is not stated.
- Yearly billing saves about 35–38% ($37.70 vs $61 on Basic).
FAQ
Is Ahrefs cheaper than Mangools?
For 5 sites, 500 keywords tracked daily, 2 users, annual billing: Ahrefs $148/mo on Lite vs Mangools: Agency: 1 user included, extra seat price Not listed. The answer flips with seat add-ons, project caps and daily vs weekly tracking — use the calculator on the SEO tools hub for your exact setup.
Do Ahrefs and Mangools have free plans or trials?
Ahrefs: Ahrefs Free gives website owners limited free access to Site Explorer & Site Audit. Ahrefs says “We never run discounts” — no free trial is offered. Mangools: Free account available (limited lookups). No trial length stated; full refund within 48 hours of payment.
Which limits matter most when comparing SEO tools?
Included users and the price of extra seats, project/site caps, tracked keywords (and whether they update daily or weekly, pooled or per project), and whether the annual price is billed upfront. Our calculator checks each against the official plan cards.