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    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ATrustRadius delivers the most credible B2B technology decisioning platform, helping buyers confidently make decisions with comprehensive, vetted product information and customer-generated content.

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    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
    Pro
    $139.95
    per month
    Guru
    $249.95
    per month
    Business
    $499.95
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    Free
    $0
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SemrushTrustRadius for Buyers
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details17% discount for annual pricing.—
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    Community Pulse
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    95 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
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    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Semrush and TrustRadius for Buyers
    Feature
    Semrush
    8.0
    154 Ratings
    4% above category average
    TrustRadius for Buyers
    -
    Ratings
    Keyword analysis8.6154 Ratings00 Ratings
    Backlink management8.4147 Ratings00 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking8.4150 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page grader7.9129 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitive analysis8.5149 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics8.0150 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site recommendations7.7139 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task management6.491 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Semrush and TrustRadius for Buyers
    Feature
    Semrush
    8.2
    140 Ratings
    8% above category average
    TrustRadius for Buyers
    -
    Ratings
    Local SEO8.1128 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social SEO8.0106 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile SEO8.5113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global SEO8.1114 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Semrush and TrustRadius for Buyers
    Feature
    Semrush
    8.4
    125 Ratings
    0% below category average
    TrustRadius for Buyers
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    Ratings
    Multi-domain support8.1115 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools8.7119 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (154 ratings)
    8.8
    (220 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    5.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (10 ratings)
    8.6
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (17 ratings)
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    4.5
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SemrushTrustRadius for Buyers
    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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    Well suited: For a company or organization that knows what they need to solve problems or optimize processes. TrustRadius for Buyers is ideal as you can check out categories and alternatives and read super-specific reviews that apply to your use case. Less appropriate: If you are unsure what you're trying to accomplish or the area/function to optimize with software, you can be overwhelmed with the vast offer of reviews because you don't know where to look.
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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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    • [The] overall rating helps to filter a low rated software without wasting time [and] the user can research high rated software products for making a purchase.
    • The pros and cons can be viewed for every software, which speeds up the [research] on the key points of [the] user experience [of] the software.
    • [The] features scorecard helps to see how effectively the software's features [are] helping the user.
    • [The] alternatives features help the user to see other competitive software or platforms, which provide a solution for the user.
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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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    HG Insights
    • Sorting of the default view of reviews since the initial reviews can play a big role in decisions.
    • More visibility into what went into certain product's score for the rating it has.
    • Help secure great deals on the softwares for which reviews are available.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    HG Insights
    since
    it is a page that provides data although very long to read are specific and
    technical as they are, data of people who have used or use the program you may
    need for the company, and help us solve a problem, without the need to hire
    external consultants or expensive programs, saving us money in the company
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    Usability
    Semrush
    The interface is a little less intuitive than it could be. The data is often available but filtering and manipulating the data can be a little difficult at times. Expanded comparisons would be helpful since most of the time seeing more than a few competitors at a time allows for a better sense of how to forecast.
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    It is very helpful for me in buying softwares. I come up with a practical and confident solution once I use it. The reviews I saw were genuine. I was able to save time and increase my productivity with the help of TrustRadius for Buyer's. Also, overall interface is well structured
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    Reliability and Availability
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    Performance
    Semrush
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    HG Insights
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    Support Rating
    Semrush
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    Implementation Rating
    Semrush
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    HG Insights
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    Alternatives Considered
    Semrush
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    HG Insights
    While G2 and Capterra cover a wider range of categories, TrustRadius focuses specifically on business technology solutions. TrustRadius is known for its emphasis on verifying user reviews and providing in-depth insights. Their user base consists of professionals and decision-makers, making it a valuable resource for trustworthy and detailed feedback. G2 and Capterra offer broader market coverage and a wide range of products. I personally do not prioritize any specific platform. Wherever I find detailed information, I use it.
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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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    HG Insights
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    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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    HG Insights
    • It's had a positive impact in helping us be confident in the selections we make
    • It's also had a positive impact in opening us up to other products/offerings we would not have known about
    • It's further allowed us to have deeper conversations with vendors about potential pitfalls we would not have known about otherwise
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