Ahrefs Starter
The Ahrefs Starter plan costs $29 per month, billed monthly.
What the plan includes
200 report credits a month, with Keywords Explorer, Rank Tracker and Site Audit. Monthly only; no extra users or add-ons.
As stated on ahrefs.comThe plans either side of it
- Ahrefs Free$0one below
Limited Site Explorer and Site Audit for websites you verify as yours. No Keywords Explorer or Rank Tracker.
- Lite$129 per month, billed monthlyone above
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 else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| SpyFu | $29 a month | Yes |
| Telescope | $29 a month | No |
| Ubersuggest | $29 a month | Yes |
| Diib | $29.99 a month | Yes |
| Ranktracker | $31.20 a month | No |
| WebCEO | $32 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 Starter questions
How much is the Ahrefs Starter plan?
The Ahrefs Starter plan costs $29 per month, billed monthly. 200 report credits a month, with Keywords Explorer, Rank Tracker and Site Audit. Monthly only; no extra users or add-ons.
What is the difference between Ahrefs Ahrefs Free and Starter?
Ahrefs Free costs $0 and gives you limited Site Explorer and Site Audit for websites you verify as yours. No Keywords Explorer or Rank Tracker. 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.
Is it worth moving from Starter to Lite?
That depends on what you need. Lite costs $129 per month, billed monthly and adds 1 user, 5 projects, 750 tracked keywords, 6 months of history, 1,000 credits a month, 100,000 crawl credits, API and MCP access. 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.