Ahrefs vs SpyFu: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Both prices below were read from each vendor's own pricing page on the date shown.
Pricing side by side
| Plan | Ahrefs | SpyFu |
|---|---|---|
| tier 1 | $129/mo — 5 projects, 750 keywords, 6 months history, 1 user; extra users $40/mo | $39/mo — Unlimited search results, 10k search results export, 5k weekly tracked keywords |
| tier 2 | $249/mo — 20 projects, 2,000 keywords, 2 years history; extra users $60/mo | $79/mo — Unlimited data exports, 15k weekly tracked keywords, custom branded reports |
| tier 3 | $449/mo — 50 projects, 5,000 keywords, 5 years history; extra users $80/mo | — |
| tier 4 | $1499/mo — Uncapped API, unlimited history; extra users $100/mo | — |
read from both vendors' pricing pages · 20 Aug 2026 · how we verify
Choose Ahrefs if
- Anyone buying or selling links — DR is the number the market prices against
- Teams needing deep historical data on competitors
Choose SpyFu if
- PPC managers dissecting competitor Google Ads spend, ad copy variations, and bidding strategies
- SEO specialists looking for affordable unlimited historical keyword gap analysis
Where each one disappoints
Ahrefs
- Teams sharing one login — every tier includes one seat and extras start at $40/mo
SpyFu
- Teams needing social media influencer discovery or CRM pipeline automation
Compiled by Stepan Noianov from both vendors' own sites. Something wrong? Report an inaccuracy.