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Paymo vs SEMrush

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Paymo

Software

Work & project management for teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SEMrush logo

SEMrush

Software

Do SEO, content marketing, competitor research, PPC and social media marketing from just one platfor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SEMrush has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; SEMrush free tier limited to 10 reports per day across all tools
  • They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, SEMrush covers Keyword research.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paymo and SEMrush actually diverge.

Attributes where Paymo and SEMrush differ
AttributePaymoSEMrush
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, Mobile app

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2008).

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 Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support

Only in SEMrush

  • Keyword research
  • Site audit
  • Competitor analysis
  • Backlink analytics
  • Rank tracking
  • Content marketing
  • PPC research
  • Social media tools

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

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

Paymo

  • Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot SEMrush
  • Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot SEMrush

SEMrush

  • SEO keyword research and competitor analysisnot Paymo
  • Website performance tracking and auditingnot Paymo
  • Content marketing optimizationnot Paymo
  • PPC advertising researchnot Paymo

Where each one falls short

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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

SEMrush

  • Free tier limited to 10 reports per day across all tools
  • Keyword tracking capped at 500 per month on entry tiers (SEO and Starter plans)
  • Additional users cost £45/month per user above base subscription
  • Most advanced features require Advanced plan (£455.67/month), making entry cost significant for small teams

Pricing, plan by plan

Paymo

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • Basic features
  • Starter$4.95/month
    • Time tracking
    • Kanban
    • Invoicing

SEMrush

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SEMrush review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.
Paymo review

Choose SEMrush if

  • You need keyword research.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want site audit.
SEMrush review

Questions people ask

Is Paymo or SEMrush better?
Neither clearly leads. Paymo starts at On request and SEMrush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paymo or SEMrush?
SEMrush has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paymo and Free for SEMrush.
Does Paymo or SEMrush run on more platforms?
Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. SEMrush runs on Web, Mobile app.
Can I use SEMrush for free?
Yes. SEMrush has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paymo starts at On request.
What is Paymo best used for?
Paymo is most often used for project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies, tracking billable hours and project profitability. Of those, project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies and tracking billable hours and project profitability are not what SEMrush is typically brought in for.
What can Paymo do that SEMrush cannot?
Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. SEMrush covers Keyword research, Site audit, Competitor analysis, Backlink analytics. Both handle Zapier, SSL encryption.
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