# budgetSEO

> The no-brainer Ahrefs alternative. Rank tracking, keyword research, competitor analysis. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Start free with 15 keywords. No credit card required.

budgetSEO is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ahrefs. Ahrefs is a trademark of its owner.

## MCP server

- [MCP server](https://www.budgetseo.ai/mcp): Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor can read your budgetSEO rankings, quick wins, and competitors through MCP. Sign in once. Read tools do not spend lookup credits.
- [MCP markdown](https://www.budgetseo.ai/mcp.md): Same facts as Markdown, including every tool name
- Protocol endpoint: https://www.budgetseo.ai/api/mcp. Streamable HTTP. Not a web page. Quote https://www.budgetseo.ai/mcp instead.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.budgetseo.ai/): Rank tracking, keyword research, and competitor analysis, compared with Ahrefs Lite at $129/mo
- [MCP server](https://www.budgetseo.ai/mcp): Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor connector for live budgetSEO rankings
- [Pricing](https://www.budgetseo.ai/pricing): Free $0, Starter $9/mo, Pro $39/mo, Agency usage-based
- [Start free](https://www.budgetseo.ai/signup): 15 keywords on one site. No credit card
- [Blog](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog): SEO tool comparisons, reviews, cheaper alternatives and rank tracking guides
- [Tools](https://www.budgetseo.ai/tools): One page per budgetSEO use case, such as rank tracking, keyword research and AI Overview tracking

## Product

- [Rank tracking](https://www.budgetseo.ai/): Exact organic Google position in the top 100 for the country, language, and device the user chooses. Not an estimate
- [Keyword research](https://www.budgetseo.ai/): Search volume and keyword ideas. A search already cached from the last 1-3 days does not spend credits
- [Competitor analysis](https://www.budgetseo.ai/): Another domain's keywords, estimated traffic, position mix, and backlink summary
- [AI visibility](https://www.budgetseo.ai/pricing): Google AI Overviews on tracked keywords. ChatGPT mention counts are United States, English. Pro also asks saved prompts in ChatGPT and Gemini

## Plans

- [Free](https://www.budgetseo.ai/pricing): $0. 15 keywords, 1 project, manual rank checks, each keyword refreshable every 30 days, 25 credits a month
- [Starter](https://www.budgetseo.ai/pricing): $9/mo or $90/yr. 150 keywords, 3 projects, automatic weekly checks
- [Pro](https://www.budgetseo.ai/pricing): $39/mo or $390/yr. 750 keywords, 10 projects, weekly checks plus daily checks on up to 100 ranking keywords, competitor keyword alerts
- [Agency](https://www.budgetseo.ai/pricing): Usage-based. Team seats, webhooks, and limits that follow the clients on the account

## Facts

- [No credit card on the free plan](https://www.budgetseo.ai/signup): The free account does not ask for a card
- [Cancel anytime](https://www.budgetseo.ai/pricing): Billing is managed in the customer portal. Cancelled accounts stay on the free plan and keep their data
- [Ahrefs comparison](https://www.budgetseo.ai/): The public comparison is budgetSEO Pro against Ahrefs Lite at $129/mo, billed monthly

## Published

- [Competitor Analysis: Keyword Research Tools & Tactics](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/competitor-analysis-keyword-research): Master competitor analysis for keyword research. Discover tools, tactics, and cost-saving alternatives to Ahrefs.
- [Competitor Monitoring Tools: Compare Costs and Features](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/competitor-monitoring-tools): Compare competitor monitoring tools by price, features and best use case, from free options to enterprise platforms, and see where budgetSEO fits in 2026.
- [Moz vs Ahrefs: Which SEO Tool Is Worth It in 2026?](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/moz-vs-ahrefs): Moz Pro vs Ahrefs compared on price, features, DA vs DR, and who should pick each. See which costs less and which fits your SEO workload in 2026.
- [Keyword Rank Tracker Software: The Ultimate Comparison](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/keyword-rank-tracker-software): Compare top keyword rank tracker software, including free and budget-friendly options. Find the best tool for your SEO needs and budget.
- [Best AI Visibility Tools: Track Your Brand in AI Answers](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/ai-visibility-tools): Discover the best AI visibility tools to monitor your brand's presence in AI answers. Compare features and pricing to find the right fit.
- [Semrush Reviews 2026: Honest Pricing, Pros and Cons](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/semrush-reviews): Semrush reviews 2026: what it does, real costs versus Ahrefs Lite at $129/mo, pros and cons, and budgetSEO plans from $0. Read the honest breakdown.
- [Ubersuggest Alternatives: 7 Tools Compared by Price and Use](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/ubersuggest-alternatives): Compare the best Ubersuggest alternatives by price, data depth and best use case, including free options and budgetSEO at $9/mo versus Ahrefs Lite at
- [Semrush Pricing 2026: Plans, Hidden Costs and Cheaper](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/pricing-semrush): See current Semrush prices per plan, monthly vs annual billing, extra seat costs and cheaper alternatives like budgetSEO at $9/mo, with real price math.
- [Alternatives to Ahrefs: 7 Tools Compared by Price and](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/alternatives-ahrefs): Compare the best Ahrefs alternatives by price, rank tracking, free tiers and AI visibility, with budgetSEO's $9/mo Starter plan vs Ahrefs Lite at $129/mo.
- [Competitive Intelligence Tools: Best Picks and Pricing](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/competitive-intelligence-tools): Compare the best competitive intelligence tools by team and budget, with real 2026 pricing, selection criteria, and where budgetSEO fits for rank tracking.
- [Moz Pro Alternative: 7 Cheaper Options Compared (2026)](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/moz-pro-alternative): Looking for a Moz Pro alternative? We compare prices, features and best-for picks, including free and budget tools against Moz Standard at $99/mo.
- [SpyFu Alternatives: 7 Tools Compared by Price and Fit](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/spyfu-alternative): Compare the best SpyFu alternatives by price, PPC data and fit. See what each switch costs per year, plus budgetSEO's honest limits. Find your match today.
- [Semrush vs Ahrefs: Which SEO Tool to Buy in 2026?](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/semrush-vs-ahrefs): Semrush vs Ahrefs compared on features, backlinks, keyword research and pricing, with a clear verdict, cost math and a cheaper option for budget teams.
- [Ahrefs SEO Tool: Free Options and Cheaper Alternatives](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/ahrefs-seo-tool): Compare Ahrefs' free tools, real monthly costs, and cheaper alternatives like budgetSEO Starter at $9/mo, so you can pick the right SEO tool for your
- [AccuRanker Alternatives: 7 Options Compared on Price](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/accuranker-alternatives): Compare the best AccuRanker alternatives by price, keyword limits and best-fit use case, including a flat-rate budget option with exact plan costs.
- [Ahrefs Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs and Cheaper Options](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/ahrefs-pricing): See Ahrefs pricing for 2026, from $29 Starter to $1,499 Enterprise, with annual discounts, hidden add-on costs and budgetSEO's price comparison.
- [Cheap SEO Tools: budgetSEO vs. Competitors](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/cheap-seo-tool): Find the cheapest SEO tools for your budget. Compare budgetSEO plans to Ahrefs Lite and other affordable options for rank tracking and keyword research.
- [Ahrefs vs Moz vs Semrush: Which SEO Tool Wins in 2026?](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/ahrefs-vs-moz-vs-semrush): Ahrefs vs Moz vs Semrush compared on pricing, add-ons, keyword data and limits, with real cost math and a clear pick for your team size and budget.
- [Analyse Competitors' Keywords: Free and Cheap Methods](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/analyse-competitors-keywords): Learn how to analyse competitors' keywords with free and low-cost tools, compare budgetSEO's $9 Starter and $39 Pro against Ahrefs Lite at $129/mo.
- [Semrush Alternatives Compared: Real Prices for 2026](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/semrush-alternatives): Compare Semrush alternatives on 2026 prices and fit. Starter tracking is $9/mo; Semrush still wins for PPC and content.
- [Free Sites Like Semrush: 8 Honest Alternatives Compared](https://www.budgetseo.ai/blog/free-sites-like-semrush): Looking for free sites like Semrush? We compare free tiers, limits and paid budget options, including budgetSEO at $9/mo versus Ahrefs Lite at $129/mo.
- [DR Checker: Check Any Domain's Authority Free](https://www.budgetseo.ai/tools/dr-checker): Check any domain's backlinks, referring domains and authority with budgetSEO's domain overview, without an Ahrefs subscription.

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://www.budgetseo.ai/sitemap.xml): Every indexable URL: homepage, MCP server, pricing, signup, blog articles and tool pages
- [AI permissions](https://www.budgetseo.ai/ai.txt): Public pages may be crawled, indexed, summarized, and quoted with attribution. App, API, and account pages may not
- [Support](mailto:support@budgetseo.ai): support@budgetseo.ai