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Comparison · SEO Tools · weekly run Nov 2

Semrush vs Ubersuggest

Which one do AI engines recommend, and how do they differ on price, fit and features?

The short answer

Semrush is the stronger AI pick in SEO Tools: it has a visibility score of 64.3 versus 8.8 for Ubersuggest, and ranks ahead in 86% of the answers that name both.

Choose Semrush if…

You want the brand AI engines rank higher (64.3 vs 8.8)
AI answers describe it more positively (49% vs 40% positive)
You prefer a larger, established vendor (1,001–5,000 employees)
Widely recommended as a top-tier all-in-one platform for broad suites

Choose Ubersuggest if…

Affordable entry pricing for budget-conscious users
Free tier useful for basic keyword searches
Good low-cost option for solo marketers and bootstrapped budgets
Recommended as a starting point for SEO research

AI visibility side by side

Latest weekly run · Nov 2

Metric	Semrush	Ubersuggest
Visibility score	64.3%	8.8%
Change vs last week	New	New
Rank in SEO Tools	#1	#11
Share of voice	12.3%	3%
Mentions this run	63	15
Positive in AI answers	49%	40%

The stronger value in each row is marked with a ✓.

Visibility score trend

Weekly runs over the last 60 days

Semrush 0pp · Ubersuggest 0pp over 0 weekly runs.

Engine by engine

Semrush leads on 3 of 3 engines

ChatGPT

77%

10%

AI Mode

64.3%

9.3%

Perplexity

51.7%

7.2%

SemrushUbersuggest

Head to head in AI answers

14 engine answers name both brands

12Semrush ranked higher

2Ubersuggest ranked higher

Prompt	Engine	Semrush	Ubersuggest
Best SEO tool for startups	ChatGPT	#3	#5
Best SEO tool for startups	AI Mode	#7	#5
Best SEO tool for startups	Perplexity	#5	#3
Alternatives to the most popular SEO tool	AI Mode	#1	#6
Most affordable SEO tool that is still reliable	ChatGPT	#1	#4
Most affordable SEO tool that is still reliable	AI Mode	#1	#6
How much does an SEO tool cost per month?	AI Mode	#3	#6
Is there a free SEO tool for small teams?	ChatGPT	#3	#5
Which SEO tool offers a free trial?	ChatGPT	#1	#4
Which SEO tool offers a free trial?	AI Mode	#3	#5
Official website of the top SEO tool vendors	ChatGPT	#1	#11
Official website of the top SEO tool vendors	Perplexity	#1	#19

Features, pricing & fit

Dimension	Semrush	Ubersuggest
Pricing model	Flat tiers	—
Entry price	Free; paid from $139 / mo	—
Free plan	Yes	—
Support	Help Center and Basic Onboarding, Enterprise SLA and 24/7 support, Dedicated account manager	—
Founded	2008	—
Headquarters	Boston, MA	Remote, United States
Employees	1,001–5,000	11–50
Funding	IPO	Funding round (amount redacted)
Best for	Freelancers and small businesses through to agencies and enterprises managing multiple brands, regions and teams.	Marketers and businesses that want SEO keyword research, site audits, and visibility tracking across traditional search and AI platforms, starting on a free plan.