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    CognitiveSEO

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ACognitiveSEO is a relatively new search engine optimization toolkit, launched in 2012 from developer and CEO Razvan Gavrilas of the company of the same name based in Romania. With an emphasis on backlink analysis and link creating, the platform also presents content and site audit analysis, keyword research and tracking, also rank tracking, all presented via a customizable dashboard. For a small group of up to 5 users with no interest in an API, CognitiveSEO can be had for $99 per month…

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    Semrush

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ASemrush is a relatively popular search engine optimization tool set from the company of the same name based in Pennsylvania and founded in 2008. Largely the platforms relies on competitive intelligence, and features SEO staples like backlink checking, keyword analysis to refine SEO and PPC campaigning and locate low-cost / high-yield keywords, analysis of competitors who co-occupy desired ad and listing spaces, domain vs. domain analysis, as well as site audit and domain tracking. Semrush can…

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    Pricing
    CognitiveSEOSemrush
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $129.99
    per month
    Business
    Individual Pricing
    Custom
    Custom Plans Available
    Pro
    $139.95
    per month
    Guru
    $249.95
    per month
    Business
    $499.95
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CognitiveSEOSemrush
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsBusiness Plan pricing can be customized by the user using the on-site calculator found on the pricing page. Individual tools (Link Analysis, Rank Tracking, etc.) available a la carte.17% discount for annual pricing.
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    CognitiveSEO
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    Semrush
    Chose Semrush
    For me, Semrush has a good UX and is a trustworthy source of organic traffic data. When compared to other tools, they sometimes could be pretty much off when I observe data in Google Search Console and Google Analytics. That's why I think Semrush does a pretty good job for any …
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    Features
    CognitiveSEOSemrush
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of CognitiveSEO and Semrush
    Feature
    CognitiveSEO
    7.1
    4 Ratings
    Semrush
    7.9
    152 Ratings
    Keyword analysis7.84 Ratings8.7152 Ratings
    Backlink management8.24 Ratings8.2145 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking7.54 Ratings8.2148 Ratings
    Page grader6.83 Ratings7.0127 Ratings
    Competitive analysis6.64 Ratings8.6147 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics6.02 Ratings8.0148 Ratings
    Site recommendations5.93 Ratings7.3137 Ratings
    Task management7.82 Ratings7.090 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of CognitiveSEO and Semrush
    Feature
    CognitiveSEO
    5.4
    3 Ratings
    Semrush
    8.1
    138 Ratings
    Local SEO7.22 Ratings8.3126 Ratings
    Social SEO6.52 Ratings8.0104 Ratings
    Mobile SEO3.01 Ratings7.7111 Ratings
    Global SEO5.02 Ratings8.3112 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of CognitiveSEO and Semrush
    Feature
    CognitiveSEO
    5.6
    4 Ratings
    Semrush
    8.7
    123 Ratings
    Multi-domain support5.54 Ratings8.3113 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools5.83 Ratings9.0117 Ratings
    User Ratings
    CognitiveSEOSemrush
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.7
    (4 ratings)
    8.8
    (152 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.9
    (17 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)