Head to head
Ahrefs vs Semrush
Not opinion — what AI engines actually said, across 20 answers where both were named.
In questions where both appear, AI named Ahrefs earlier 13 times out of 20.
Where both were named
| Question | Ahrefs | Semrush | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs vs Semrush | #5 | #6 | groq |
| best SEO software | #1 | #2 | gemini |
| best SEO software for small business | #5 | #4 | gemini |
| SEO software comparison | #1 | #3 | gemini |
| what is the best SEO tool in 2026 | #2 | #1 | gemini |
| top SEO platforms | #1 | #5 | gemini |
| recommend a good SEO tool | #2 | #1 | gemini |
| Moz alternatives | #1 | #2 | gemini |
| Screaming Frog alternatives | #1 | #5 | gemini |
| Moz vs Screaming Frog | #3 | #4 | groq |
Lower number = named earlier in the answer.
Engine by engine
Ahrefs
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 35.1 | #38 |
Semrush
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 30.3 | #60 |
| Groq Llama 3.3 70B | 7.8 | #125 |