Ranktide vs Semrush
A Semrush alternative with seats included
Semrush is a broad marketing suite. Ranktide focuses on the SEO core, plus map grids, AI visibility and client reports, from $19/month with seats in every plan.
At a glance
Ranktide and Semrush, side by side
| Ranktide | Semrush | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Free plan, then Solo at $19/month | SEO plan at $139/month for one user |
| Mid tier | Pro at $99/month | Pro+ at $299/month |
| Extra users | Included: 1 on Solo, 3 on Growth, 10 on Pro, 25 on Agency | From $45/month per user |
| Tracked keywords | 250 on Solo, 3,000 on Pro | 500 on SEO and Starter, 1,500 on Pro+ |
| Websites or projects | 3 on Solo, 25 on Pro | 5 on SEO and Starter, 15 on Pro+ |
| White-label reports | Included from Pro | Pro Report add-on at $20/month |
| AI visibility | ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Overviews, Claude and Perplexity; 25 prompts on Solo | Starter: 50 prompts tracked daily; Pro+: 100 |
| MCP for AI assistants | On every plan, Free included | MCP access from Starter |
| Free option | Free plan with 1,000 credits | Free plan with 10 reports a day; free trial on paid plans |
Semrush prices checked November 2026 on www.semrush.com/pricing/seo-ai-search/. Prices in US dollars, billed monthly. Check their page for the latest.
A fair comparison
Which one fits
Where Semrush is stronger
- A wider suite: content, PPC, local listings and more
- Historical SEO data on Pro+
- Built-in share of voice and enterprise options
- A free trial of the paid plans
Where Ranktide fits better
- Seats included in every plan instead of $45 or more per user
- Google Maps rank grids for local clients
- White-label reports included from Pro
- Your own DataForSEO key on Agency and Scale
- MCP on every plan, Free included
Cost examples
What a month costs
| Ranktide | Semrush | |
|---|---|---|
| One person, a few sites | Solo: $19/month | SEO: $139/month |
| Three people with white-label reports | Pro: $99/month, 10 seats included | SEO plus 2 users and Pro Report: $139 + $90 + $20 = $249/month |
Ranktide checks use credits, so compare what you track. 1,000 keywords checked weekly uses about 29,952 credits a month; Semrush's tracking limits are flat.
Semrush prices checked November 2026 on www.semrush.com/pricing/seo-ai-search/. Prices in US dollars, billed monthly. Check their page for the latest.
FAQ
Questions
Is the keyword data the same as Semrush's?
No. Ranktide uses DataForSEO and Google's own APIs, and Semrush has its own database. Expect different volumes and difficulty scores, and compare trends rather than single numbers.
Does Ranktide replace all of Semrush?
It covers the SEO core: keywords, rankings, audits, backlinks and competitors, plus map grids and AI visibility. It doesn't do PPC research, social scheduling or content marketing tools.
Can I keep Semrush and add Ranktide?
Yes. You can keep one Semrush seat for broad research and use Ranktide for client tracking, map grids and reports, where Semrush charges extra for seats and white-label.
Start with 1,000 free credits
No card needed. Upgrade when one site turns into ten.