Semrush vs. Similarweb

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Semrush
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Semrush is a relatively popular search engine optimization tool set from the company of the same name based in Pennsylvania and founded in 2008. Largely the platforms relies on competitive intelligence, and features SEO staples like backlink checking, keyword analysis to refine SEO and PPC campaigning and locate low-cost / high-yield keywords, analysis of competitors who co-occupy desired ad and listing spaces, domain vs. domain analysis, as well as site audit and domain tracking. Semrush can…
$129
per month
Similarweb
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Similarweb PRO is a marketing intelligence platform from UK company SimilarWeb.
$0
per month
Pricing
SemrushSimilarweb
Editions & Modules
Pro
$129.95
per month
Guru
$249.95
per month
Business
$499.95
per month
Free
$0
per month
Enterprise
Contact sales team
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SemrushSimilarweb
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
Additional Details17% discount for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
SemrushSimilarweb
Considered Both Products
Semrush
Chose Semrush
I also evaluated a startup called Zeeng, which was a great option but didn't cover English at the time. Semrush was a more complete tool when it comes to manage all of your SEO and Digital presence, and also had a much easier setup/onboarding process than Similarweb, which made …
Chose Semrush
SimilarWeb gives a broader view across multiple marketing channels (i.e. email, display and social), but SEMRush goes a lot further back in time and sometimes it's very useful.

Ahrefs has better backlink research tools than SEMRush, but I would say that these tools should be …
Similarweb
Chose Similarweb
Semrush is not as cheap as some may think. Dragonmetrics support China and is specialised in organic channel. For allrounder and competitor choices, SimilarWeb PRO is a good choice.
Chose Similarweb
I use both Semrush and Ahrefs for search insights, particularly in the organic space. Though these are often compared to SimilarWeb PRO, the use cases are slightly different. As I've said earlier in my review, these tools are better suited to finding detailed insights that …
Chose Similarweb
The PPC and SEO tools withing SimilarWeb PRO were on par with those from Semrush.
Chose Similarweb
We tested on our websites the distance between Google Analytics KPIs and the SimilarWeb PRO/ Semrush ones: the SimilarWeb PRO results was closer to the Google Analytics ones. Also the cost of SimilarWeb PRO was more competitive
Chose Similarweb
Similar Web has a better interface and it is much much easier to use and navigate. Similar web also provides more options for different analysis. Also with Semrush you can analyse mostly Oragnic results in contrast with Similar web where you are capable to deep dive in paid …
Chose Similarweb
I have used Semrush in my previous company for SEO and Comp analysis but SimilarWeb PRO is much user friendly and much more useful.
Chose Similarweb
Semrush is great for keyword and link building research and analysis, but it's traffic estimates for websites can be quite inaccurate in comparison to Similarweb.
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb provides a more holistic approach to digital intelligence than Semrush or Ahrefs. While both Semrush and Ahrefs are great for SEO/Keyword analysis, they lack the robustness and additional intelligence that Similarweb provides
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb PRO gives holistic competitor analysis.
Chose Similarweb
We wanted specific data like how much competitors spends on linkedin, how much of our merchant receive international traffic, how much of our merchant universe lies with comeptitor, when does our competitor traffic drop typically etc for which found similarweb to be better tool …
Chose Similarweb
None of the competitors have the depth of features nor the depth of data that Similarweb has.
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb as a free tool was helping us since ages, but after evaluating the different tools, we found Similarweb as cost effective and deep reporting and analysis tool. Similarweb helped us in getting deeper understanding with its reporting features and helped to go deeper in …
Chose Similarweb
I havent used any other products that are like Similarweb
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb PRO is by far the best all-in-one tool I have used, offering the most features within the most easy to use interface. While the other tools have benefits to each of them, SimilarWeb is all-in-one, allowing me to accomplish multiple goals across a variety of features …
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb does everything the other tools do and more. Love that they are integrating with ZoomInfo to help with business development!
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb allows us to see traffic of key competitors in key markets, with traffic broken down monthly, overtime to see trends in the market and to allow us to see channel breakdown overtime. This helps us to assess our own tactics and to make smarter investments into key …
Chose Similarweb
Something that sets SimilarWeb apart from other products is the monthly calls and customer service to share information on how we can better use the features and describing new features.
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb has more features which are not only seo oriented. it gives you a clear picture of the market and the competitors who are gaining/losing market shares.
Chose Similarweb
SimilarWeb Pro stacks up, in a general way, mainly in cross-Industry Insights - SimilarWeb PRO offers insights into a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, travel, media, and more. This is useful for businesses operating in multiple industries or those looking to …
Chose Similarweb
We actually still use each of these products for their own special features. However, none of them provide the industry-level insights SimilarWeb offers or trend analysis features that give us a competitive edge over the competition.

We also like the ability to use 300 …
Chose Similarweb
SimilarWEB PRO is more intelligent and advance market research tool when you compare it with similar products. It offers way more than what others can do. If you've an active SimilarWEB subscription, you can easily avoid paying for other tools. Its such an extensive but easy to …
Chose Similarweb
SimilarWeb PRO stands out from other tools due to its ability to consolidate website data, app data, search data, and consumer data into a single, all-encompassing platform. This feature renders the tool highly convenient and efficient to use, as users can access and analyze …
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
SemrushSimilarweb
SEO
Comparison of SEO features of Product A and Product B
Semrush
8.5
148 Ratings
9% above category average
Similarweb
7.3
11 Ratings
0% above category average
Keyword analysis9.4148 Ratings7.111 Ratings
Backlink management8.3141 Ratings00 Ratings
SERP ranking tracking8.3144 Ratings6.78 Ratings
Page grader8.5123 Ratings00 Ratings
Competitive analysis9.0143 Ratings8.110 Ratings
Site audit / diagnostics9.0144 Ratings00 Ratings
Site recommendations8.2133 Ratings00 Ratings
Task management7.188 Ratings00 Ratings
SEO Channels
Comparison of SEO Channels features of Product A and Product B
Semrush
7.7
135 Ratings
1% above category average
Similarweb
-
Ratings
Local SEO6.0123 Ratings00 Ratings
Social SEO7.7101 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile SEO8.5108 Ratings00 Ratings
Global SEO8.8109 Ratings00 Ratings
SEO Platform & Account Management
Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Product A and Product B
Semrush
8.5
120 Ratings
1% above category average
Similarweb
-
Ratings
Multi-domain support9.0110 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with web analytics tools8.0114 Ratings00 Ratings
Sales Intelligence Data Standards
Comparison of Sales Intelligence Data Standards features of Product A and Product B
Semrush
-
Ratings
Similarweb
6.7
7 Ratings
18% below category average
Contact information00 Ratings5.94 Ratings
Company information00 Ratings6.56 Ratings
Financial Research
Comparison of Financial Research features of Product A and Product B
Semrush
-
Ratings
Similarweb
5.4
9 Ratings
1% above category average
Industry-Specific Information00 Ratings5.67 Ratings
Independent Research Access00 Ratings5.94 Ratings
Macroeconomic News00 Ratings4.75 Ratings
Search Tools00 Ratings6.98 Ratings
Market Research
Comparison of Market Research features of Product A and Product B
Semrush
-
Ratings
Similarweb
6.9
12 Ratings
0% above category average
Competitor Research00 Ratings7.612 Ratings
Consumer Feedback00 Ratings5.94 Ratings
Competitor alerts00 Ratings6.57 Ratings
Market Insights and Reports00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
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User Ratings
SemrushSimilarweb
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(148 ratings)
8.2
(116 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(3 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
6.9
(4 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.9
(17 ratings)
6.8
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(1 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
SemrushSimilarweb
Likelihood to Recommend
Semrush
This is suited to plan for keywords in a single market, but it struggles when you need to consolidate several markets. It is well-suited to discover new keywords directly related to the ones being used currently to expand the content the company is creating to get better results.
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Similarweb LTD
Similarweb is our go-to tool for SEO research. We can identify high-value keywords, track our rankings, and monitor changes in our website's traffic. This data is invaluable for optimizing our content and ensuring we rank high on search engine results pages.
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Pros
Semrush
  • Great visuals for keyword position tracking, love that you can see the page that is ranking
  • Enjoyed the auto-generated reporting feature (specifically in the context of keyword position tracking)
  • Shows many different and useful views for competitive research
  • Great templated keyword research tools for those who are not as hands-on with SEO
  • I LOVE the Keyword Magic Tool for honing in on longtail, high-opportunity keywords
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Similarweb LTD
  • Competitive Analysis: Similarweb has provided us with a comprehensive toolkit for analyzing web traffic and audience behavior for various sports teams, leagues, and players. We can compare and contrast their online presence, helping us gain a competitive edge by understanding their digital strategies.
  • Sponsorship Decisions: Making informed sponsorship decisions is vital in sports. Similarweb assists us in evaluating potential sponsorships by providing insights into the online presence and reach of potential partners.
  • Audience Demographics: One of the standout features of Similarweb is its ability to provide detailed audience demographics. We can pinpoint the age groups, locations, and interests of online visitors, which is crucial for tailoring content, promotions, and sponsorship deals effectively.
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Cons
Semrush
  • Extra seats can be expensive, as [an] agency with multiple team members this can be frustrating
  • Backlink data is not great, misses out a lot of backlinks (better off using a specialist backlink tool like Link research tools LRT)
  • Tracking multiple keywords, across multiple clients can be costly
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Similarweb LTD
  • Sometimes I find it takes time to find exactly where a certain analysis I had looked at previously is when I go to replicated. Website could be streamlined that way.
  • You can only compare 5 companies at a time on the website but often I'd like to compare more. You can always download the data to compare two different searches, but that adds time.
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Likelihood to Renew
Semrush
I [previously] used Semrush for many years and I cannot find any other tool being so complete and easy to use.
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Similarweb LTD
I use it every single day and its essential to succeeding in my role
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Usability
Semrush
SEMRush has a slight learning curve, but everything is organized really well. Once you learn where everything is, using the software and running reports is incredibly easy. You can easily add new projects, get help for improving on-page SEO, and there are even video tutorials that walk you through the whole system if you still feel uncomfortable with it.
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Similarweb LTD
This is one of the most UI friendly tools out there. Their data presentation and analysis is top of the world. We have never had to give KT to any team to be able to onboard on to this tool. In fact, the data is sufficient enough to get newer insights every time you deep dive.
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Reliability and Availability
Semrush
Semrush available when you need it!
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Similarweb LTD
No answers on this topic
Performance
Semrush
SemRush performs well with few errors!
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Similarweb LTD
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Semrush
I'm in a FB group for Semrush paid users and it amazing! They are fast to respond, take suggestions and help with questions. I have not felt alone in using this product at all. Highly recommend their support team. When I had an issue I can jump into the group and they will help get me the right person to help or even tag their programmers to look at something that is going on. Love the group!
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Similarweb LTD
Support is just helpful and effective when you need them; we have only needed to contact them once about a misunderstanding while setting up our Market Analysis. Since we don't really contact them too often, it's hard to offer anything but a positive rating from the single positive experience we had with tech support.
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Implementation Rating
Semrush
I did it by myself and do not have a comment!
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Similarweb LTD
We liked it, things can always be better
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Alternatives Considered
Semrush
We have used both Ahrefs and Semrush extensively at our agency and Semrush remains the tool of choice. We find that Semrush has the largest selection of tools & features to use, with the highest accuracy, and provides top-tier analysis recommendations. It's really is the ultimate all-in-one tool when comparing other performance measurement tools in the digital marketing space.
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Similarweb LTD
Whilst data.ai has strong app competitor intelligence data, Similarweb do a better job of showing the upstream and downstair behaviour across desktop and mobile web. Additionally, Similarweb's channel marketing mix goes deeper and allows us to understand a wider set of channels and be able to get a holistic understanding of our overall marketing strategy performance
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Scalability
Semrush
Semrush is flexible and scalable software which can be deployed across multiple departments and sites as needed.
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Similarweb LTD
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Semrush
  • Using Semrush on behalf of our clients, we have seen some impressive growth in organic visibility, traffic, conversion and revenue, across multiple industries.
  • The site checks available with Semrush have helped us to pitch and sell our services, securing new clients.
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Similarweb LTD
  • Boosting Organic Search Traffic: By leveraging the data and insights provided by Similarweb PRO, we have helped several businesses significantly improve their traffic from organic search. The platform's keyword research, competitor analysis, and market trend identification capabilities have enabled us to create tailored and effective SEO strategies for our clients, resulting in increased visibility and traffic growth.
  • Securing New Projects: Similarweb PRO's unique insights have given us a competitive edge in the consulting space, allowing us to secure projects by offering valuable information that other firms could not provide. Our ability to analyze competitors' strategies, track market trends, and assess marketing channel effectiveness using Similarweb PRO's data has made us stand out among other consulting firms, ultimately leading to new business opportunities and project wins.
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