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Free Search Atlas alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 6 Search Atlas alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Semrush, Ahrefs and SEO PowerSuite rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Semrush logoSemrushFree plan + paid$117.33 per month, billed annually (SEO)NoWeb7 of 780.6
2Ahrefs logoAhrefsFree plan + paid$29 a month (Starter)NoWeb, Browser extension9 of 972.3
3SeSEO PowerSuiteFree plan + paid$349/year (Professional)NoWindows, macOS, Linux8 of 855.9
  1. Semrush logo

    1. SemrushTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    80.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Search Atlas

    The best-known all-in-one SEO suite, with larger keyword and competitor databases.

    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 ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1579
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Semrush a good Search Atlas alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Keyword research
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Rank tracking
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $117.33 per month, billed annually (SEO)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SEO plan
    $139 per month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SEO + AI Search plan
    $199 per month, or $165.17/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, limited ($0/month)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ahrefs logo

    2. Ahrefs

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    72.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Search Atlas

    Industry-standard backlink index and site explorer for teams that do the fixes themselves.

    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 ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1550
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Ahrefs a good Search Atlas alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Free tier
    Ahrefs Free for verified sites
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free site audit
    5,000 crawl credits/month per project
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Backlinks history
    35 trillion external backlinks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    200 Site Explorer credits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $29 a month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lite plan
    $129 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $249 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $449 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, Ahrefs Free for website owners
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Se

    3. SEO PowerSuite

    Best for: Freelancers and agencies wanting unlimited projects in desktop SEO apps

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Search Atlas

    Desktop SEO toolkit with one-off style licensing instead of credit-based plans.

    Pros

    • Unlimited projects and keywords on paid licences
    • Four tools cover tracking, audits and links
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

    Cons

    • Dated desktop interface
    • Backlink index smaller than cloud leaders
    • Free version is very limited
    Visit SEO PowerSuite Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is SEO PowerSuite a good Search Atlas alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free version
    Free forever, 1 project
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $349/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Rank Tracker, WebSite Auditor, SEO SpyGlass, LinkAssistant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $349/year (Professional)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    $599/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max plan
    $899/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026link-assistant.com(opens source in a new tab)