Semrush vs SurferSEO
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best SEO Tools for Small Business and The 11 Best SEO Tools for SaaS. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Semrush ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for Small business owners and in-house marketers choosing SEO tools (Ahrefs vs SEMrush vs Moz) / SaaS marketers running technical SEO and content programs. The most comprehensive all-in-one SEO and marketing platform, ideal for growth.
At a glance
| Semrush | SurferSEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best SEO Tools for Small Business | #4 / The 11 Best SEO Tools for SaaS |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one toolkit | Best for data-driven content briefs |
| Pricing | $$ ($129 to $499/mo) | $$ ($89 to $249/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Wrocław, Poland |
| Founded | 2008 | 2017 |
Semrush
The most comprehensive all-in-one SEO and marketing platform, ideal for growth.
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