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Ahrefs vs Awesome Screenshot

Ahrefs logo

Ahrefs

Software

Everything you need to rank higher & get more traffic

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Awesome Screenshot has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Ahrefs covers Site Explorer, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ahrefs and Awesome Screenshot actually diverge.

Attributes where Ahrefs and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeAhrefsAwesome Screenshot
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Founded20102007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ahrefs

  • Site Explorer
  • Keywords Explorer
  • Site Audit
  • Rank Tracker
  • Content Explorer
  • Competitive analysis
  • Backlink checker
  • Keyword research

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ahrefs

  • SEO researchnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Competitor analysisnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Content planningnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Backlink analysisnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Rank trackingnot Awesome Screenshot

Awesome Screenshot

No use cases recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ahrefs

  • The entry Lite plan is $129 a month and caps projects at 5 and tracked keywords at 750
  • Crawl credits are metered by tier, from 100,000 on Lite to 1,500,000 on Advanced
  • Enterprise at $1,499 a month requires an annual commitment
  • Brand Radar AI, custom prompts and Content Kit are separate add-ons starting at $199, $50 and $99 a month
  • The $29 Starter plan covers search and competitive research basics rather than the full toolset

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Ahrefs

$29/month
  • Starter$29/month
    • Core keyword research
    • Backlink analysis
    • Competitor research
  • Lite$129/month
  • Standard$249/month
  • Advanced$449/month

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Ahrefs if

  • You need site explorer.
  • You also want keywords explorer.
Ahrefs review

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is Ahrefs or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Ahrefs starts at $29/month and Awesome Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ahrefs or Awesome Screenshot?
Awesome Screenshot has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Ahrefs and Free for Awesome Screenshot.
Does Ahrefs or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
Ahrefs runs on Web. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
Yes. Awesome Screenshot has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ahrefs starts at $29/month.
What is Ahrefs best used for?
Ahrefs is most often used for seo research, competitor analysis, content planning, backlink analysis. Of those, seo research and competitor analysis are not what Awesome Screenshot is typically brought in for.
What can Ahrefs do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
Ahrefs covers Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ahrefs: What are Ahrefs' main features?

Ahrefs' three main features are Site Explorer (for organic performance), Keywords Explorer (for keyword research), and Content Explorer (for content discovery). The platform includes backlink analysis, competitor research, technical SEO audits, rank tracking, and content workflows.

Source
Ahrefs: What is the size of Ahrefs' backlink database?

Ahrefs maintains a database of 28 trillion internal backlinks and 35 trillion external backlinks that are updated frequently, providing the depth and freshness of link data that differentiates it from competitors.

Source
Ahrefs: What is Ahrefs' pricing?

Ahrefs pricing starts at $29/month for Starter plan, $129/month for Lite, $249/month for Standard, $449/month for Advanced, and $1,499/month for Enterprise, with annual discounts available.

Source
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