BuzzStream vs. Similarweb

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BuzzStream
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Buzzstream is the eponymous SEO and influencer marketing platform from the Austin-based company of the same name.N/A
Similarweb
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
For marketing managers, Similarweb offers competitive analysis across websites and apps, offering insights into traffic sources, user engagement, and market trends. Beyond SEO, Similarweb supports overall digital performance, helping businesses benchmark against competitors and uncover growth opportunities across industries.
$129
per month 1 user
Pricing
BuzzStreamSimilarweb
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Sales Intelligence - Individual
$129
per month 1 user
Web Intelligence - Starter
$199
per month 1 user
Web Intelligence - Professional
$399
per month 1 user
Shopper Intelligence - Business
$25000
per year 5 users
Web Intelligence - Team
Custom
5 users
Web Intelligence - Enterprise
Custom
per year 10 users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BuzzStreamSimilarweb
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsThe Starter and Professional plans are available with monthly subscriptions, ideal for individuals or small teams. For larger organizations, the Team and Enterprise packages are customized annual solutions, tailored to specific goals and scale. These plans are for marketers, market researchers, and SEO/PPC teams looking to track competitors, uncover market trends, and benchmark performance.
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Community Pulse
BuzzStreamSimilarweb
Considered Both Products
BuzzStream
Chose BuzzStream
BuzzStream stacks up quite well compared to its competitors. In particular, HootSuite and HubSpot. BuzzStream has many of the same capabilities that its competitors do, at a fraction of the cost. We selected BuzzStream because it had a fairly flexible contract, and it was …
Chose BuzzStream
I evaluated a few different software solutions before settling on BuzzStream. What made me choose BuzzStream? It was easy--I found that BuzzStream was the easiest of the bunch to get a template and campaign started. Their Chrome extension was easy to use and the customization …
Chose BuzzStream
Buzzsumo is strictly a 'research & brand-watch' based tool whereas BuzzStream helps me to be actionable. Google Drive is used primarily for the organizational aspect, but BuzzStream is like 1000x better as we can see when things are done and not depend on people to fill it out …
Chose BuzzStream
BuzzStream is a better email solution if you want the CRM features.

It has a more comprehensive set of features. In fact, there's a lot of those features that could get confusing for someone who just used it.
Chose BuzzStream
I haven't used many other link building tools. The only other way that I've found to stay organized is to use Google Spreadsheets. I like BuzzStream because you can have different profiles for each client, can manage users and messaging, and it reminds you when it's time to …
Chose BuzzStream
BuzzStream is better for larger teams whereas Streak is great for smaller teams or those who are just getting started with personalized outreach/link building.
Chose BuzzStream
BuzzStream focuses on SEO rather than PR, which requires some specific functionality that the other tools do not have. If you are doing SEO, then BuzzStream is a better fit. If you're doing PR then perhaps keep looking.
Chose BuzzStream
Buzzstream is for professionals. There are other similar tools and each tool is better at something. Mailshake is a great simple tool for outreach, but it doesn't have database management like Buzzstream. Buzzstream has maybe the best database management among the link building …
Chose BuzzStream
Honestly, haven't used anything else for link tracking that has been nearly as successful as Buzzstream.
While many other SEO tools offer help for link building, they don't track links per se. So I would say Buzzstream is one of the key tools for a digital PR that has SEO …
Chose BuzzStream
BuzzStream is more of an in-depth system while BuzzSumo is great to use for finding topics and influencers in certain industries. BuzzStream keeps accurate records while BuzzSumo is merely a side tool to use when searching online does not suffice. BuzzSumo does help more than …
Chose BuzzStream
BuzzStream is the only tool that I've used. However, it is the only one that I need to use. It accomplishes all of my needs and does a great job. If there's something better I haven't heard of it. I would recommend this to anyone that asks about it.
Chose BuzzStream
The only other competitor I can think of is Gmail/mail merge/Boomerang. While Gmail can't find contact info, you can use it in conjunction with mail merge to create templated messages along with Boomerang to remind you to follow up in a couple days. This is definitely a less …
Similarweb
Chose Similarweb
We wanted specific data like how much competitors spends on linkedin, how much of our merchant receive international traffic, how much of our merchant universe lies with comeptitor, when does our competitor traffic drop typically etc for which found similarweb to be better tool …
Chose Similarweb
Similar web Pro for me it is a perfect work tool since it allows me to make my searches for possible clients much easier, simpler, and best of all faster, now, it not only shows me information about the prospective client but it also shows me a comparison with possible …
Chose Similarweb
Though these other products provide contact details on leads, it doesn't tell you anything about the relevance of their business.

This is where similarweb pro comes in!
Chose Similarweb
The ability to have the lion's share of data I need under one dashboard is a time-saver. Collating data from multiple places makes the process cumbersome. Similarweb solves this problem for me.
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb provides a more holistic approach to digital intelligence than SEMRush or Ahrefs. While both SEMRush and Ahrefs are great for SEO/Keyword analysis, they lack the robustness and additional intelligence that Similarweb provides
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb PRO has the best paid vs organic data splits, but data.ai gets more into the app front.
Chose Similarweb
Whilst data.ai has strong app competitor intelligence data, Similarweb do a better job of showing the upstream and downstair behaviour across desktop and mobile web. Additionally, Similarweb's channel marketing mix goes deeper and allows us to understand a wider set of channels …
Chose Similarweb
None of the competitors have the depth of features nor the depth of data that Similarweb has.
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb as a free tool was helping us since ages, but after evaluating the different tools, we found Similarweb as cost effective and deep reporting and analysis tool. Similarweb helped us in getting deeper understanding with its reporting features and helped to go deeper in …
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I havent used any other products that are like Similarweb
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb PRO is by far the best all-in-one tool I have used, offering the most features within the most easy to use interface. While the other tools have benefits to each of them, SimilarWeb is all-in-one, allowing me to accomplish multiple goals across a variety of features …
Chose Similarweb
SEMRush is great for keyword and link building research and analysis, but it's traffic estimates for websites can be quite inaccurate in comparison to Similarweb.
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb does everything the other tools do and more. Love that they are integrating with ZoomInfo to help with business development!
Chose Similarweb
They are different systems and they complement themselves pretty well.
Whereas Similar Web PRO is focused on the external side of the business, on the shopper and market behavior, Intellibrand focuses on digital shelf and execution INSIDE the platforms.
Therefore, this unique …
Chose Similarweb
Similarweb allows us to see traffic of key competitors in key markets, with traffic broken down monthly, overtime to see trends in the market and to allow us to see channel breakdown overtime. This helps us to assess our own tactics and to make smarter investments into key …
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I have used SEMRush in my previous company for SEO and Comp analysis but SimilarWeb PRO is much user friendly and much more useful.
Chose Similarweb
I only used trial versions of other tools so my points might be not fair, but as far as I had the opportunity to check Similar Web Pro was better than the competition in terms of traffic verification, finding similar websites and other similar metrics. The only metric that I …
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The insight into the competitor sights is unmatched as Google Analytics doesn't allow this. The level of top level data you can receive from Analytics is in Similarweb but is taken one step further within Similarweb to show how it stacks up against others rather than auditing …
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Something that sets SimilarWeb apart from other products is the monthly calls and customer service to share information on how we can better use the features and describing new features.
Features
BuzzStreamSimilarweb
SEO
Comparison of SEO features of Product A and Product B
BuzzStream
8.1
Ratings
5% above category average
Similarweb
8.0
Ratings
Keyword analysis9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Backlink management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
SERP ranking tracking8.00 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Page grader9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Competitive analysis7.00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Site audit / diagnostics7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Site recommendations8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Task management8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
SEO Channels
Comparison of SEO Channels features of Product A and Product B
BuzzStream
8.5
Ratings
11% above category average
Similarweb
-
Ratings
Local SEO7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Social SEO9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile SEO9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Global SEO9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
SEO Platform & Account Management
Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Product A and Product B
BuzzStream
8.0
Ratings
6% below category average
Similarweb
-
Ratings
Multi-domain support8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with web analytics tools8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Market Research
Comparison of Market Research features of Product A and Product B
BuzzStream
-
Ratings
Similarweb
7.8
Ratings
Competitor Research00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Competitor alerts00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Market Insights and Reports00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
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User Ratings
BuzzStreamSimilarweb
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.2
(0 ratings)
7.3
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.1
(0 ratings)
6.8
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BuzzStreamSimilarweb
Likelihood to Recommend
This is [well-suited] for a smaller agency or a small team. I feel that our team (around 5 people) is the perfect size, as we are all on the same page regarding what everyone is working on. When there are more people and more projects/communications going out, it can become a little chaotic to use.
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Similarweb is our go-to tool for SEO research. We can identify high-value keywords, track our rankings, and monitor changes in our website's traffic. This data is invaluable for optimizing our content and ensuring we rank high on search engine results pages.
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Pros
  • Get access to data of prospects such as domain authority that can guide you on whether to pursue the website or not.
  • Create templates for outreach communication.
  • Automates your email communication with prospects through sequences.
  • Schedule outreach and email responses to maximize interaction with prospects.
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  • Competitive Analysis: Similarweb has provided us with a comprehensive toolkit for analyzing web traffic and audience behavior for various sports teams, leagues, and players. We can compare and contrast their online presence, helping us gain a competitive edge by understanding their digital strategies.
  • Sponsorship Decisions: Making informed sponsorship decisions is vital in sports. Similarweb assists us in evaluating potential sponsorships by providing insights into the online presence and reach of potential partners.
  • Audience Demographics: One of the standout features of Similarweb is its ability to provide detailed audience demographics. We can pinpoint the age groups, locations, and interests of online visitors, which is crucial for tailoring content, promotions, and sponsorship deals effectively.
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Cons
  • Sometimes BuzzStream can have glitches but the BuzzStream team is super responsive and receptive to helping you resolve any issues.
  • There are a lot of clicks and stages you have to get through to save a contact or change a status. It would be nice if BuzzStream developed an autosave option whereby you didn't have to click 'save'every time you change something or update a contact.
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  • Top Pages Data: In the past, Similarweb PRO provided extensive data on a website's top pages, allowing for a deeper understanding of competitors' content strategies. However, the platform has reduced the extent of this information in recent years, limiting the insights users can glean. Restoring more comprehensive top pages data would be a valuable addition to the platform.
  • Data Accuracy: While Similarweb PRO generally provides accurate data, there have been instances where the reported numbers deviate from the actual figures, particularly for smaller or niche websites. Improving the platform's data accuracy, especially for less prominent sites, would enhance the overall reliability of the tool.
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
I use it every single day and its essential to succeeding in my role
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Usability
Buzzstream is great to help identify sites to get links from, and it makes this process so efficient, easy and personal to all, the ones who are using it and the ones that are receiving. Flawless navigation, good outlook, 10/10!
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Similarweb is a very easy to use tool and gives us data on the go. It takes only a few clicks to get the relevant data. However, I have deducted 2 points as it only allows us to add 5 websites at a time on the platform, and data availability is only for the last 37 months.
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Support Rating
Support is one of the best aspects of BuzzStream. I know their support team is small and somehow they are able to get back to us right away in a super helpful, friendly fashion. I've had many questions - sometimes they release a new feature, sometimes a feature isn't working correctly and they are quick to answer but also help explain it in a way that makes sense.
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Support is just helpful and effective when you need them; we have only needed to contact them once about a misunderstanding while setting up our Market Analysis. Since we don't really contact them too often, it's hard to offer anything but a positive rating from the single positive experience we had with tech support.
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
We liked it, things can always be better
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Alternatives Considered
I evaluated a few different software solutions before settling on BuzzStream. What made me choose BuzzStream? It was easy--I found that BuzzStream was the easiest of the bunch to get a template and campaign started. Their Chrome extension was easy to use and the customization features were something that (at the time) the competitors did not have. Finally, the cost of BuzzStream was a lot less than the competitors, but it didn't sacrifice features. I actually had a subscription to SpyFu and after using BuzzStream for a few months, canceled it because I found that I never logged in or used SpyFu.
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Whilst data.ai has strong app competitor intelligence data, Similarweb do a better job of showing the upstream and downstair behaviour across desktop and mobile web. Additionally, Similarweb's channel marketing mix goes deeper and allows us to understand a wider set of channels and be able to get a holistic understanding of our overall marketing strategy performance
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Return on Investment
  • It's had a positive impact in keeping our entire agency organized. Especially when employees leave, all of their communication is in one place, so it's pretty easy to have someone take over the process.
  • You can test different messaging for prospects and then determine the most successful.
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  • Similarweb PRO has helped us gain conviction in industries or companies we're interested in early on and, conversely has helped us kill deals where see many negative indicators
  • Helped us give our portfolio companies insights into their own website performance vs. competitors
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ScreenShots

Similarweb Screenshots

Screenshot of an analysis of a competitors' traffic spikes and trends over time.Screenshot of an analysis that tracks market performance trends to stay aligned with consumer demand, spot shifts early, and keep a brand's strategy in sync with the market.Screenshot of search volume trend monitoring, used to gauge any website’s health, understand shifts in interest and activity, and stay ahead of emerging patterns.Screenshot of an analysis of audience overlap to understand user behavior across websites, uncover shared traffic and keywords, and identify where audiences intersect.Screenshot of keyword research, displaying how competitors use the keyword, spot hidden opportunities, and craft winning strategies to own it.