Ahrefs pricing: the real monthly cost
Ahrefs lists at $129/mo on the Lite plan we verified in August 2026, covering 5 tracked capabilities. The verified plan price is the figure we use for comparison. Prices are taken from the vendor's own pricing page.
Ahrefs is an SEO toolkit built around a large web crawl index for keyword research, backlink analysis, and competitive research. Marketers and SEOs use it to find ranking opportunities and diagnose site visibility.
Advertised price
$129/moReal monthly cost (light use)
$129/moWhere the money goes
- Lite plan$129
Plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiteDisplay plan | $129/mo | $129/moYearly | — |
| Standard | $249/mo | $249/moYearly | — |
| Advanced | $449/mo | $449/moYearly | — |
Capabilities
Keyword research
Quality 9/10
SEO site audit
Quality 8/10
Rank tracking
Quality 8/10
Backlink analysis
Quality 10/10
Analytics & reporting
Quality 7/10 · Secondary
Ahrefs pricing: common questions
- How much does Ahrefs cost per month?
- Ahrefs lists at $129/mo on the verified display plan. The all-in estimated monthly cost, including usage fees where we have them, is $129/mo.
- Does Ahrefs charge usage fees on top?
- We have not itemised usage fees for this tool on the verified Lite plan; the $129/mo list price is the figure we use.
- When was this price last verified?
- We last verified Ahrefs's pricing on 2026-08-02. Figures come from the vendor's own pricing page.