Ahrefs Lite
The Ahrefs Lite plan costs $129 per month, billed monthly.
What the plan includes
1 user, 5 projects, 750 tracked keywords, 6 months of history, 1,000 credits a month, 100,000 crawl credits, API and MCP access.
As stated on ahrefs.comThe plans either side of it
- Starter$29 per month, billed monthlyone below
200 report credits a month, with Keywords Explorer, Rank Tracker and Site Audit. Monthly only; no extra users or add-ons.
- Standard$249 per month, billed monthlyone above
1 user, 20 projects, 2,000 tracked keywords, 2 years of history, unlimited credits, Content Explorer and keyword clusters.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Authoritas | $129 a month | Yes |
| Clearscope | $129 a month | No |
| Similarweb | $125 a month | Yes |
| Semrush | $117.33 a month | Yes |
| Sistrix | $110.94 a month | No |
| SE Ranking | $103.20 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Ahrefs Lite questions
How much is the Ahrefs Lite plan?
The Ahrefs Lite plan costs $129 per month, billed monthly. 1 user, 5 projects, 750 tracked keywords, 6 months of history, 1,000 credits a month, 100,000 crawl credits, API and MCP access.
What is the difference between Ahrefs Starter and Lite?
Starter costs $29 per month, billed monthly and gives you 200 report credits a month, with Keywords Explorer, Rank Tracker and Site Audit. Monthly only; no extra users or add-ons. Lite costs $129 per month, billed monthly and gives you 1 user, 5 projects, 750 tracked keywords, 6 months of history, 1,000 credits a month, 100,000 crawl credits, API and MCP access.
Is it worth moving from Lite to Standard?
That depends on what you need. Standard costs $249 per month, billed monthly and adds 1 user, 20 projects, 2,000 tracked keywords, 2 years of history, unlimited credits, Content Explorer and keyword clusters. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Ahrefs have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Ahrefs Free: Site Explorer, Site Audit (5,000 crawl credits a month per project) and Web Analytics for verified sites, plus the SEO Toolbar and 1 AI Content Helper doc a month.
When was this checked?
Oct 17, 2026, against https://ahrefs.com/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.