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SEMrush vs Wrike

SEMrush logo

SEMrush

All industries

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wrike logo

Wrike

All industries

Versatile & robust project management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SEMrush free tier limited to 10 reports per day across all tools; Wrike seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • They diverge on capability: SEMrush covers Keyword research, Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SEMrush and Wrike actually diverge.

Attributes where SEMrush and Wrike differ
AttributeSEMrushWrike
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryAll industriesUnknown
Founded20082006

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

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

Only in Wrike

  • Interactive Gantt charts
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Custom workflows
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Proofing tools
  • Performance reports
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • ISO27001

What people use each for

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

SEMrush

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

Wrike

  • Marketing campaignsnot SEMrush
  • Creative projectsnot SEMrush
  • Product developmentnot SEMrush
  • Professional servicesnot SEMrush
  • Event managementnot SEMrush

Where each one falls short

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

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

Wrike

  • Seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • The Team plan is limited to 2 to 15 users and Business to 5 to 200
  • Business and above are annual subscriptions only
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing is not published
  • AI actions are rationed by tier rather than unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

SEMrush

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SEMrush review.

Wrike

Free
  • FreeFree
  • Team$10/month
    • Per user
    • Gantt charts
    • AI included
  • Business$25/month
    • Per user
  • Pinnacle$null/month

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Wrike if

  • You need interactive gantt charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Wrike review

Questions people ask

Is SEMrush or Wrike better?
Neither clearly leads. SEMrush starts at Free and Wrike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SEMrush or Wrike?
SEMrush starts at Free and Wrike at Free.
Does SEMrush or Wrike run on more platforms?
SEMrush runs on Web, Mobile app. Wrike runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use SEMrush for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is SEMrush best used for?
SEMrush is most often used for seo keyword research and competitor analysis, website performance tracking and auditing, content marketing optimization, ppc advertising research. Of those, seo keyword research and competitor analysis and website performance tracking and auditing are not what Wrike is typically brought in for.
What can SEMrush do that Wrike cannot?
SEMrush covers Keyword research, Site audit, Competitor analysis, Backlink analytics. Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts, Real-time collaboration, Custom workflows, Resource management. Both handle SOC2, ISO27001.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Wrike: Are Gantt charts included in all plans?

Gantt charts are available in the Team plan ($10/user/month) and higher. The free plan has limited project visualization.

Source
Wrike: Is AI included in the pricing?

Yes. As of January 2026, Wrike includes AI Agents and AI Priority Inbox in all plans at no extra cost, a major differentiator from competitors charging $20-40/user/month for AI.

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