Head to head
Ahrefs vs Semrush
Not opinion — what AI engines actually said, across 9 answers where both were named.
In questions where both appear, AI named Ahrefs earlier 6 times out of 9.
Where both were named
| Question | Ahrefs | Semrush | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs vs Semrush | #5 | #6 | groq |
| Moz vs Screaming Frog | #6 | #5 | gemini |
| best SEO software | #2 | #1 | gemini |
| SEO software comparison | #1 | #2 | gemini |
| what is the best SEO tool in 2026 | #2 | #1 | gemini |
| top SEO platforms | #1 | #3 | gemini |
| recommend a good SEO tool | #5 | #7 | gemini |
Lower number = named earlier in the answer.
Engine by engine
Ahrefs
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 36.6 | #57 |
Semrush
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 43.5 | #36 |
| Groq GPT-OSS 120B | 8.0 | #130 |