Semrush Starter
The Semrush Starter plan costs $165.17 per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly).
What the plan includes
5 websites and 500 keywords, full keyword research tools, MCP access, 50 AI prompts tracked daily and 300 AI visibility reports a day.
As stated on semrush.comThe plans either side of it
- SEO$117.33 per month, billed annually ($139 billed monthly)one below
1 user, 5 websites, 500 keywords tracked daily, basic keyword and competitor research, and Site Audit. No AI search tracking.
- Pro+$248.17 per month, billed annually ($299 billed monthly)one above
15 websites, 1,500 keywords, historical data, content optimization, cannibalization checks, multi-location tracking and 100 AI prompts.
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 |
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.
Semrush Starter questions
How much is the Semrush Starter plan?
The Semrush Starter plan costs $165.17 per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly). 5 websites and 500 keywords, full keyword research tools, MCP access, 50 AI prompts tracked daily and 300 AI visibility reports a day.
What is the difference between Semrush SEO and Starter?
SEO costs $117.33 per month, billed annually ($139 billed monthly) and gives you 1 user, 5 websites, 500 keywords tracked daily, basic keyword and competitor research, and Site Audit. No AI search tracking. Starter costs $165.17 per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly) and gives you 5 websites and 500 keywords, full keyword research tools, MCP access, 50 AI prompts tracked daily and 300 AI visibility reports a day.
Is it worth moving from Starter to Pro+?
That depends on what you need. Pro+ costs $248.17 per month, billed annually ($299 billed monthly) and adds 15 websites, 1,500 keywords, historical data, content optimization, cannibalization checks, multi-location tracking and 100 AI prompts. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Semrush have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Free account: 1 project, 10 analytics reports a day across the main tools and 10 keywords in Position Tracking. No credit card needed. There is also a 7-day free trial of paid plans; a card is checked with a small charge that is refunded at once.
When was this checked?
Oct 17, 2026, against https://www.semrush.com/pricing/seo-ai-search/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.