Marketing · head to head
Moz vs Paperform
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Moz smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush; Paperform free plan limited to 30 submissions per month
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Moz and Paperform actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Moz
- Keyword Explorer
- Link Explorer
- Site Crawl
- Rank Tracking
- Page Optimization
- Competitive research
- Local SEO tools
- Fresh Web Explorer
Only in Paperform
Nothing recorded that Moz does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Moz
- SEO auditsnot Paperform
- Keyword researchnot Paperform
- Link buildingnot Paperform
- Local SEOnot Paperform
- Competitive analysisnot Paperform
Paperform
- Creating multi-step application forms with conditional field displaynot Moz
- Building payment collection forms for online invoicingnot Moz
- Setting up appointment scheduling with calendar integrationnot Moz
- Collecting customer signatures on contracts and agreementsnot Moz
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Paperform
- Free plan limited to 30 submissions per month
- Additional submissions beyond plan limits incur overage fees
- Custom domains require additional $20 per month fee on Pro plan
Pricing, plan by plan
Moz
Free- Starter$39/month
- Limited keyword tracking
- Basic site audit
- Standard$99/month
- Enhanced keyword tracking
- Competitive analysis
Paperform
Free- FreeFree
- 1 user
- 30 submissions per month
- 5 payment submissions per month
- Essentials$24/month
- 1 user
- 1,200 submissions per year
- 240 payment submissions per year
- Pro$49/month
- 3 users
- 12,000 submissions per year
- 3,000 payment submissions per year
- Business$99/month
- 5 users plus $9 per additional user (up to 25)
- 120,000 submissions per year
- 30,000 payment submissions per year
Which should you pick?
Choose Moz if
- You need keyword explorer.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want link explorer.
Questions people ask
- Is Moz or Paperform better?
- Neither clearly leads. Moz starts at Free and Paperform at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Moz or Paperform?
- Moz starts at Free and Paperform at Free.
- Does Moz or Paperform run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Moz for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Moz best used for?
- Moz is most often used for seo audits, keyword research, link building, local seo. Of those, seo audits and keyword research are not what Paperform is typically brought in for.
- What can Moz do that Paperform cannot?
- Moz covers Keyword Explorer, Link Explorer, Site Crawl, Rank Tracking.
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.
SourcePaperform: Is there a free version of Paperform?
Yes, Paperform offers a free plan with 1 user, 30 submissions per month, and 100 MB storage at no cost.
SourcePaperform: Does Paperform offer a free trial for paid plans?
Paperform offers a 7-day unrestricted trial for all paid plans without requiring a credit card.
SourcePaperform: What payment processing options does Paperform support?
All Paperform plans include payment processing via Stripe, Square, Braintree, or PayPal.
SourcePaperform: When does Paperform charge for custom domains?
Custom domains are available on the Pro and Business plans, with an additional $20 per month fee for this feature.
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