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Majestic vs Moz

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Majestic

Software

Backlink analysis and link intelligence platform for SEO

From
$41.67/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Moz logo

Moz

Software

SEO software for smarter marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Moz has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Majestic pricing is based on consumable analysis units, so heavy usage can exhaust a plan's allowance before the month ends.; Moz smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush
  • They diverge on capability: Majestic covers Trust Flow & Citation Flow, Moz covers Keyword Explorer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Majestic and Moz actually diverge.

Attributes where Majestic and Moz differ
AttributeMajesticMoz
Starting price$41.67/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Platformsweb, apiWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2004).

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 Majestic

  • Trust Flow & Citation Flow
  • Site Explorer
  • Fresh & Historic Index
  • Bulk Backlink Checker
  • Author Explorer
  • Link Graph
  • API Access

Only in Moz

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

What people use each for

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

Majestic

  • Auditing a site's backlink profile before an SEO campaignnot Moz
  • Comparing link profiles between competitor domainsnot Moz
  • Bulk-checking backlinks across many URLs at oncenot Moz
  • Finding link-building opportunities via the link graphnot Moz

Moz

  • SEO auditsnot Majestic
  • Keyword researchnot Majestic
  • Link buildingnot Majestic
  • Local SEOnot Majestic
  • Competitive analysisnot Majestic

Where each one falls short

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

Majestic

  • Pricing is based on consumable analysis units, so heavy usage can exhaust a plan's allowance before the month ends.
  • Lite plan excludes the Historic Index and raw data exports, which are common needs for deeper backlink audits.
  • API access requires the most expensive plan, unlike some competitors that bundle limited API calls into mid-tier plans.
  • The 7-day money-back guarantee is limited to first-time subscribers on Lite and Pro plans only.

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

Majestic

$41.67/month
  • Lite$41.67/month
    • 1 user
    • 1 million analysis units
    • Fresh Index, Site Explorer
  • Pro$83.33/month
    • 1 user
    • 20 million analysis units
    • Historic Index, Index Merger
  • API$333.33/month
    • 5 users
    • 100 million analysis units
    • Full API access

Moz

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Majestic if

  • You need trust flow & citation flow.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want site explorer.
Majestic 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 Majestic or Moz better?
Neither clearly leads. Majestic starts at $41.67/month and Moz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Majestic or Moz?
Moz has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $41.67/month for Majestic and Free for Moz.
Does Majestic or Moz run on more platforms?
Majestic runs on web, api. Moz runs on Web.
Can I use Moz for free?
Yes. Moz has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Majestic starts at $41.67/month.
What is Majestic best used for?
Majestic is most often used for auditing a site's backlink profile before an seo campaign, comparing link profiles between competitor domains, bulk-checking backlinks across many urls at once, finding link-building opportunities via the link graph. Of those, auditing a site's backlink profile before an seo campaign and comparing link profiles between competitor domains are not what Moz is typically brought in for.
What can Majestic do that Moz cannot?
Majestic covers Trust Flow & Citation Flow, Site Explorer, Fresh & Historic Index, Bulk Backlink Checker. Moz covers Keyword Explorer, Link Explorer, Site Crawl, Rank Tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Majestic: What payment options does Majestic support?

Majestic supports payment by Credit Card, Debit Card, and PayPal for recurring monthly and annual subscription plans.

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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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Majestic: Does Majestic offer a money-back guarantee?

Lite and Pro plans include a 7-day money-back guarantee for new customers purchasing their first ever subscription plan.

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Majestic: How do I cancel my Majestic subscription?

PayPal users manage cancellation through their PayPal account, while monthly credit card subscribers can cancel via the My Subscriptions page in their account.

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