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Google News vs Moz

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Google News

Software

Comprehensive news coverage powered by Google

From
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Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Moz logo

Moz

Software

SEO software for smarter marketing

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google News google News is free with no paid tier at all; there is no subscription to compare, and Google monetises it through advertising and Showcase partnerships rather than a user fee; Moz smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush
  • They diverge on capability: Google News covers AI-powered curation, Moz covers Keyword Explorer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google News and Moz actually diverge.

Attributes where Google News and Moz differ
AttributeGoogle NewsMoz
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19982004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Google News

  • AI-powered curation
  • Full coverage
  • Local news
  • Topic following
  • Newsstand
  • Google account
  • Google Assistant
  • Chrome

Only in Moz

  • Keyword Explorer
  • Link Explorer
  • Site Crawl
  • Rank Tracking
  • Page Optimization
  • Competitive research
  • Local SEO tools
  • Fresh Web Explorer

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Google News

  • News consumptionnot Moz
  • Topic trackingnot Moz
  • Local newsnot Moz
  • Researchnot Moz

Moz

  • SEO auditsnot Google News
  • Keyword researchnot Google News
  • Link buildingnot Google News
  • Local SEOnot Google News
  • Competitive analysisnot Google News

Where each one falls short

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

Google News

  • Google News is free with no paid tier at all; there is no subscription to compare, and Google monetises it through advertising and Showcase partnerships rather than a user fee

Moz

  • Smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush
  • Unreliable competitive analysis for B2B companies with niche competitor sets
  • Weekly rank tracking on lower plans creates bottlenecks versus daily updates on competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Google News

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Personalized news feed
    • Full coverage feature
    • Local news

Moz

Free
  • Starter$39/month
    • Limited keyword tracking
    • Basic site audit
  • Standard$99/month
    • Enhanced keyword tracking
    • Competitive analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose Google News if

  • You need ai-powered curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want full coverage.
Google News review

Choose Moz if

  • You need keyword explorer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want link explorer.
Moz review

Questions people ask

Is Google News or Moz better?
Neither clearly leads. Google News starts at Free and Moz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google News or Moz?
Google News starts at Free and Moz at Free.
Does Google News or Moz run on more platforms?
Google News runs on Web, Ios, Android. Moz runs on Web.
Can I use Google News for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Google News best used for?
Google News is most often used for news consumption, topic tracking, local news, research. Of those, news consumption and topic tracking are not what Moz is typically brought in for.
What can Google News do that Moz cannot?
Google News covers AI-powered curation, Full coverage, Local news, Topic following. Moz covers Keyword Explorer, Link Explorer, Site Crawl, Rank Tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Moz: What are Moz's main weaknesses compared to Semrush and Ahrefs?

Moz has a smaller keyword database (500M+ keywords vs Semrush's 25B), weaker competitive analysis tools for B2B niches, weekly rank tracking on lower plans, and limited local SEO features compared to modern competitors.

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