Raven Tools vs SE Ranking
Raven Tools starts at $39/mo and SE Ranking at $103.20/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 | Raven Tools | SE Ranking | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blogger · 1 site · 100 keywords weekly · 1 user | $39/mo Small Biz | $103.20/mo Core | Raven Tools |
| Blogger · 1 site · 100 keywords weekly · 1 user (monthly billing) | Not listed | $129/mo Core | SE Ranking* |
| Small business · 5 sites · 500 keywords daily · 2 users | $79/mo Start | $223.20/mo Growth | Raven Tools |
| Small business · 5 sites · 500 keywords daily · 2 users (monthly billing) | Not listed | $279/mo Growth | SE Ranking* |
| Agency · 10 sites · 1,500 keywords daily · 3 users | Not listed | $223.20/mo Growth | SE Ranking* |
| Agency · 10 sites · 1,500 keywords daily · 3 users (monthly billing) | Not listed | $279/mo Growth | SE Ranking* |
At a glance
| Feature | Raven Tools | SE Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per account (users included) | Per account (manager seats included) |
| Watch out for | Only prepaid yearly prices are published; month-to-month is “slightly higher” but not priced. | Core includes 1 manager seat and Growth 3; extra seat prices are not published on the pricing page. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $39/mo | $103.20/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | Not listed | $129/mo |
| Entry plan includes | : — | Core: 10 projects · 2,000 tracked keywords · daily updates · 1 user |
| Forever free | No | No |
| Trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Add-ons | Extra keyword checks $0.003 per rank position check on demand; Textbroker content billed per use. | Agency Pack +$69/mo (annual billing only); API add-on +$29/mo; AI Visibility from $71/mo; standalone SE Ranking API from $179/mo; Planable SMM from $33/mo. Extra keywords and user seats are purchasable (prices Not listed). |
All plans
Raven Tools
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Biz | — | $39 | 2 projects · 1,500 position checks/mo · daily/weekly selectable · 2 users |
| Start | — | $79 | 20 projects · 15,000 position checks/mo · daily/weekly selectable · 4 users |
| Grow | — | $139 | 80 projects · 20,000 position checks/mo · daily/weekly selectable · 8 users |
| Thrive | — | $249 | 160 projects · 25,000 position checks/mo · daily/weekly selectable · 20 users |
| Lead | — | $399 | 320 projects · 30,000 position checks/mo · daily/weekly selectable · 40 users |
SE Ranking
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $129 | $103.20 | 10 projects · 2,000 tracked keywords · daily updates · 1 user |
| Growth | $279 | $223.20 | 30 projects · 5,000 tracked keywords · daily updates · 3 users |
| Enterprise | — | — | unlimited projects · tracked keywords Not listed · update frequency Not listed · users Not listed |
Gotchas
Raven Tools
- Only prepaid yearly prices are published; month-to-month is “slightly higher” but not priced.
- Rank tracking is metered in position checks (one keyword, one device, one engine) — daily tracking burns ~30 checks per keyword a month.
- The FAQ quotes different effective rates than the plan cards; we use the plan cards.
SE Ranking
- Core includes 1 manager seat and Growth 3; extra seat prices are not published on the pricing page.
- Annual plans are billed upfront (20% off); free assisted migration only on annual.
- Only one active session per login — shared logins get kicked out.
FAQ
Is Raven Tools cheaper than SE Ranking?
For 5 sites, 500 keywords tracked daily, 2 users, annual billing: Raven Tools $79/mo on Start vs SE Ranking $223.20/mo on Growth. 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 Raven Tools and SE Ranking have free plans or trials?
Raven Tools: Free trial (“Try it Free”); length Not listed on the pricing page. Free read-only users for clients. SE Ranking: No forever-free plan; 14-day free trial, no credit card (10 projects, 750 tracked keywords per day during the trial).
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.