Cheapest paid plan
Free / Starter $29/month / Lite $129/month
✓ Checked October 3, 2026 on ahrefs.com’s pricing page
What Ahrefs costs for your team
$29/month · $348/year
Based on the listed entry price. Higher plans, add-ons and taxes cost extra.
Ahrefs price history
- ▼October 3, 2026 —
$129/month→ Starter $29/month · Lite $129/month
Ahrefs now has a $29/month Starter plan, billed monthly only. $129 is the Lite plan. Source
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|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs | Free / Starter $29/month / Lite $129/month | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Semrush | Free / $117.33/month (billed yearly) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Google Ads | Free tool (pay ad spend) | — |
| Google Business Profile | Free | — |
| Google Search Console | Free | — |
| Meta Business Suite | Free tool (pay ad spend) | — |
| PageSpeed Insights | Free | — |
| Surfer SEO | $89/month | — |
| Bing Webmaster Tools | Free | — |
| Clearscope | $189/month | — |
| GTmetrix | Free plan | — |
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Questions about Ahrefs pricing
How much does Ahrefs cost?
Ahrefs's cheapest paid plan is listed at Free / Starter $29/month / Lite $129/month on ahrefs.com, checked on October 3, 2026. Prices can vary by region, billing period and promotions, so confirm on the official pricing page before buying.
Does Ahrefs have a free plan?
Yes. Ahrefs lists a free plan or free tier; free plans usually have usage or feature limits, so check whether its limits fit how you work.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.