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Majestic alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Majestic: backlinks only, no keyword or rank tools, and interface feels dated. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Majestic, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Ahrefs currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Ahrefs logoAhrefsFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension4 of 466.5
2Semrush logoSemrushFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 362.6
3Moz Pro logoMoz ProPaidNoWeb, Browser extension4 of 457.2
  1. Ahrefs logo

    1. AhrefsTop pick

    Best for: SEO specialists and agencies who rely on backlink and competitor data

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Majestic

    A large backlink index plus keyword and audit tools.

    Pros

    • Large, frequently updated backlink index
    • Free audits and analytics for your own verified sites
    • Clean, fast interface

    Cons

    • Lower plans are restrictive with usage credits
    • Expensive on higher tiers
    • Fewer PPC and social features than Semrush
    Visit Ahrefs Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ahrefs a good Majestic alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free tier
    Ahrefs Free for verified sites
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free site audit
    5,000 crawl credits/month per project
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Backlinks history
    35 trillion external backlinks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    200 Site Explorer credits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Semrush logo

    2. Semrush

    Best for: Agencies and marketing teams wanting one suite for SEO, competitor and content research

    Free plan + paidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Majestic

    Backlink analysis within a full marketing suite.

    Pros

    • Very broad toolset covering most search marketing tasks
    • Large keyword and competitor databases
    • AI search visibility tracking alongside classic SEO

    Cons

    • Costs rise fast with extra users and toolkits
    • Crowded interface with a learning curve
    • Free account is very limited
    Visit Semrush Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Semrush a good Majestic alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free trial
    Yes (Semrush One)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Keyword research
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Rank tracking
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Moz Pro logo

    3. Moz Pro

    Best for: Small businesses and in-house marketers wanting a simpler, well-documented SEO suite

    PaidWeb, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Majestic

    Link Explorer with the Domain Authority metric.

    Pros

    • Domain Authority is a widely recognised metric
    • Clear plans and strong educational resources
    • Free MozBar extension and free tools

    Cons

    • Smaller link and keyword databases than the leaders
    • Lower tiers have tight keyword and crawl limits
    Visit Moz Pro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Moz Pro a good Majestic alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Standard plan
    $99/month, $79/month yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026moz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard limits
    3 sites, 300 keywords
    Checked Oct 25, 2026moz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    20%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026moz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    MozBar, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026moz.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Majestic alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Ahrefs logo

Best Majestic alternative for most people

Ahrefs

A large backlink index plus keyword and audit tools.

Semrush logo

Best Majestic alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Semrush

Backlink analysis within a full marketing suite.

Se

Best Majestic alternative for Mac

SEO PowerSuite

Desktop backlink analysis and outreach management.

Se

Best Majestic alternative for Windows

SEO PowerSuite

Desktop backlink analysis and outreach management.

Se

Best Majestic alternative for Linux

SEO PowerSuite

Desktop backlink analysis and outreach management.

Moz Pro logo

Best Majestic alternative for working in the browser

Moz Pro

Link Explorer with the Domain Authority metric.

Majestic alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Majestic?

Ahrefs ranks first right now. A large backlink index plus keyword and audit tools. Semrush and SEO PowerSuite follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Majestic?

Yes. Ahrefs (free plan + paid), Semrush (free plan + paid) and SEO PowerSuite (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Majestic?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Majestic alternatives work on Linux?

SEO PowerSuite runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Majestic?

The complaints we hear most: backlinks only, no keyword or rank tools; interface feels dated.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Majestic, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.