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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated November 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Semrush Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews DD Devinda D Digital Marketing ConsultantTelecommunications, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Large database and extensive marketing tools, Good SEO and keyword research capabilities, good dashboards“ June 12, 2026 MF Michael F SEOMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I have also submitted a formal legal brief to their legal team and initiated a chargeback with my bank. If you are considering SEMrush for any data-dependent SEO or AI visibility work, understand that their historical data is not stable, their support cannot resolve data integrity failures, their account representatives do not return calls or emails, and their idea of accountability is $50 and a prayer emoji.“ June 18, 2026 Michael C VP MarketingComputer Software, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “For a long time, Semrush offered a comparable alternative to Ahrefs, giving users a clean look at keyword metrics“ July 3, 2026 Alp A DirectorMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Most of position tracking over different client accounts are showing 0 volume for their most primary keywords and in turn making our traffic metrics look like garbage in position tracking, when infact they're booming.“ December 16, 2025 cz calvin z ManagerMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I liked the keyword magic tool, it provides an extensive database of keywords, offering insights into search volume, keyword difficulty, trends, cost per click, and more.“ December 8, 2024 DD Devinda D Digital Marketing ConsultantTelecommunications, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “This experience has left me disappointed with both the company's customer service and its approach to handling genuine billing disputes.“ June 12, 2026 OC Owen C MDConsumer Goods, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Semrush provides a really powerful suite of SEO analysis and data for our company website, helping us to understand how and why our website is ranking vs our competitors“ November 8, 2024 NS Nick S ownerFurniture, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “A payment went through while I was trying to cancel, and my refund request was refused after escalation.“ September 18, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2322 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Lukas A. Senior SEM Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Give your review a title" October 16, 2026 5.0 Overall, Semrush has become a dependable part of my digital marketing workflow. It gives me a practical way to move from market research to campaign planning, ongoing monitoring, and client reporting without constantly switching between platforms. I particularly value the ability to uncover search demand, evaluate competitors, and identify technical issues that could be limiting visibility. To perform these tasks and rely on something other than Google-owned data, is another value add, particularly for agencies. Moreover, the project-based setup makes it easy to keep recurring audits and ranking data organized across multiple clients. Although the platform can initially feel crowded, the individual tools become straightforward once you know where to find them. Costs can rise when adding users or specialized modules, but the platform still delivers solid value by replacing several narrower solutions. The newer GEO capabilities are also a welcome addition, even though I currently view the data as directional rather than fully mature. Overall, Semrush provides a strong combination of depth, efficiency, and actionable intelligence for managing organic search performance. Pros What I like most about Semrush is the breadth of useful marketing data available in one platform. The Keyword Magic Tool makes it easy to discover new search opportunities, assess intent, and build keyword groups without relying heavily on spreadsheets. Position Tracking gives me a clear view of how rankings change over time, while Site Audit helps prioritize technical issues before they affect performance. The competitor research tools are also extremely valuable for understanding where other brands are gaining visibility across organic and paid search. Reporting is flexible enough to combine those insights into polished, client-ready deliverables. I also appreciate that Semrush is expanding into GEO, giving SEM Managers like myself an early way to monitor brand visibility across AI-generated results. Overall, it saves time by consolidating several important research, monitoring, and reporting workflows into one place. Cons The main drawback is that Semrush can feel expensive once additional users and premium modules are added. The interface is also fairly dense, so it takes time to learn where everything lives and likewise makes onboarding more Junior team members more lengthy than it needs to be. That being said, these issues are manageable given the breadth of SEO, competitive research, and reporting capabilities included in the platform. Review Source Harshit V. Digital marketing executive Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Powerful and Practical SEO Tool for Everyday Digital Marketing Work" September 23, 2026 5.0 Overall I have enjoyed using Semrush. I personally use it mainly for keyword research, competitor analysis and checking websites SEO metrics. There are numerous features, which can take a while before you get completely accustomed to everything. Pros From SEO to digital marketing, Semrush is useful because I can get data on keywords, competitors, backlinks even sites performance. The tools save you time in conducting keyword research and discovering viable opportunities for SEO. These updates are also beneficial because search trends and SEO requirements change regularly. Cons Some features can feel bit confusing at first, especially when there is a lot of data on the screen. It also takes some time to understand all the reports and tools. Review Source R Reviewer owner Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Useful SEO tools, disappointing cancellation and refund experience" September 21, 2026 1.0 Disappointing overall. The tools were useful, but I found the cancellation process difficult to locate. A payment went through while I was trying to cancel, and my refund request was refused after escalation. As a small business owner, I expected clearer cancellation steps and more understanding from customer support. Pros The keyword research and website audit tools helped me identify areas to improve on my business website. Cons My biggest issue with Semrush was how difficult I found it to locate the cancellation option. Another monthly payment went through while I was trying to cancel. I contacted support afterwards, but they refused a refund—even after escalation—and said they wouldn’t reopen the case. For an expensive subscription, I expected clearer cancellation steps and more understanding customer service. This experience has put me off using them again. Review Source R Reviewer Founder Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Good tools, but cancelling my subscription did not stop the billing" September 17, 2026 1.0 Solid product, but the subscription management is a real financial risk for a small business. If you subscribe, keep written proof of your cancellation. Pros Keyword research and Site Audit are genuinely good. The competitor data is reliable and having everything in one platform saved us from paying for two separate tools. Cons Cancelling the subscription did not stop the billing. I cancelled and was charged 285.25 EUR anyway on the next renewal. Their own policy says a cancellation request is confirmed within 3 business days. No confirmation ever arrived, and support later confirmed that no cancellation request had been recorded at all. Refunds are explicitly excluded for month to month plans, so a cancellation that silently fails costs you a full month with no recourse. Their BBB profile shows a D- rating with dozens of unanswered complaints describing the same thing. Review Source Top M. Owner Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Misleading 7-Day Refund Policy & Terrible Customer Support. Avoid at All Costs" August 31, 2026 1.0 Do not be fooled by their advertised "7-day money-back guarantee". Semrush I signed up to try out the platform, but after testing it for just one day, I found the interface unnecessarily bloated, confusing, and overly complicated to navigate for basic tasks. Since I was well within the initial 7-day trial window, I immediately reached out to cancel and request my refund based on the policy promoted at signup. Instead of honoring it, their customer service refused my request on the spot. They pulled out obscure, hidden policy exceptions that were never made transparent upfront and flat-out told me: "No, we cannot refund you." When I tried to explain the situation and hold them to their advertised guarantee, support completely rejected and dismissed my concerns. There was zero effort to help, zero accountability, and the customer service representative was completely indifferent. They gladly take your money, hide behind fine print when you try to leave, and provide the absolute worst support when you ask for fair treatment. If you are thinking about testing this tool, be warned: once they have your card details, they will do everything in their power to keep your money, guarantee or not. Save your budget and look elsewhere. Pros nothing Cons customer service, transparenty and hiding thier policies Review Source R Reviewer Managing Partner Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "SEMRUSH Review" August 3, 2026 5.0 It is good online software. It is not very easy to understand initially, once you understood then it will be very easy to work with it. Price is somewhat more than other software. They can offer some discounts to companies so that customer will attract to work with it. Pros It is an excellent tool when you are working with Adwords. List of important keywords will available on the website. The investigation is very simple through this software. You can modify your reports according to the customer needs through information sheets. Cons There should be the area for improvement in keyword tracking field. As there are so many links in that, it should become in the single click. Some more tools can be added. Review Source R Reviewer Marketing Expert Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Your all-in-one solution to be #1 in every research" July 28, 2026 5.0 Pros The absolutely best service out there to be in first position with every research. High prices but amazing product. Cons Paid plans are very very expensive and not for everyone. By the way, if you can afford them go for it! Review Source Verified Reviewer VP Marketing Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Outdated tool" July 6, 2026 3.0 Pros For a long time, Semrush offered a comparable alternative to Ahrefs, giving users a clean look at keyword metrics Cons Unfortunately, Semrush has been slow to adapt to AI/LLM metrics and most of its features can be replaced by simple AI searches Review Source R Reviewer Digital Marketing Consultant Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Refund Requested Within 30 Minutes, Immediate Cancellation, Yet No Refund" June 29, 2026 1.0 I signed up for Semrush's free trial to evaluate whether the platform would be suitable for my business. After testing the service, I determined that it was not the right fit for our requirements and budget. The trial automatically converted into a paid subscription, resulting in a USD 199 charge. Within approximately 30 minutes of the payment being processed, I contacted support, requested a refund, and immediately canceled the subscription. The account was not used for any meaningful activity after the charge other than logging in to cancel the subscription and submit the refund request. Despite explaining the situation, including the fact that we are a small business and that the service would not be used, Semrush refused to provide a refund. I submitted multiple requests, including a goodwill appeal, and the matter was escalated internally. After review, Semrush confirmed that they would not refund the payment and would not reopen the case. My disappointment is not that a refund policy exists. It is that there appears to be no flexibility whatsoever, even when a customer requests a refund almost immediately after being charged, cancels the service right away, and receives no meaningful benefit from the paid subscription. Potential customers should be extremely careful when signing up for a trial. Set multiple reminders and cancel well before the trial expires if you are unsure. Based on my experience, immediate cancellation and an immediate refund request were not sufficient for Semrush to make an exception. This experience has left me disappointed with both the company's customer service and its approach to handling genuine billing disputes. Pros Large database and extensive marketing tools, Good SEO and keyword research capabilities, good dashboards Cons Automatic trial conversion can lead to unexpected charges if you are not monitoring renewal dates closely. Very strict refund policy with little room for exceptions. Customer service appears focused on policy enforcement rather than customer circumstances. Expensive for small businesses, particularly outside North America and Europe. Review Source Orlando B. Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Semrush is a must have tool" June 22, 2026 5.0 Overall, semrush has been a grewt companion on my seo journey and I plan to equip it with other tools to use is as my measurement tool for organic results. Pros Semrush is the go to tool for any seo research, it has helped grow my clients website seo, and has been a partner tool for years. The data it delivers is a good reflection of where the website stands and for any small business or any size of business is a great tool to have. The tool has a good pricing (lower price is always better) but with one client it pretty much pays for itself Cons Semrush has a lot of strengths but one thing i think they can improve is on the pricing, maybe opening a lower starter price at half thr initial current base plan. Review Source Morgan B. Marketing Director Used the software for: I used a free trial 2.5 November 4, 2026 AI summary based on a full review The extensive features of the software are impressive, but the onboarding support is lacking, making it difficult to fully utilize its potential and understand the pricing structure. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons R Reviewer Graphic design Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "The Most Complete and Powerful All-in-One SEO Tool" June 2, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Semrush has been exceptional. It serves as a backbone for daily SEO tasks, keyword strategy, and competitor tracking. It saves immense time by consolidating backlink analysis, site audits, and traffic insights into one centralized platform, making it well worth the investment. Pros Semrush is the ultimate all-in-one SEO and digital marketing tool. What I like most is its incredibly deep and accurate keyword research database, alongside comprehensive competitor analysis features. The platform makes it highly efficient to track organic rankings, audit websites for technical issues, and discover content gaps that boost search visibility significantly. Cons The pricing is quite expensive, especially for individual freelancers or small agencies. Also, due to the massive amount of data and advanced tools available, the user interface can sometimes feel overwhelming and has a steep learning curve for beginners. Review Source R Reviewer Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Reliable Data That Helps Me and My Clients Grow" December 19, 2025 5.0 I’ve been using Semrush since 2020, and it’s become a must-have tool for my business. It has helped me grow by making it easier to access reliable data quickly and make informed decisions. More importantly, it allows me to support clients better by having all the insights I need in one place. I highly recommend Semrush for business owners and agencies. Pros What I like most about Semrush is the quality of the information and how easy it is to use that data with real clients. I use it to show businesses where they stand with SEO, how they compare to competitors, and where clear opportunities exist to grow. Semrush has helped me win new clients by showing the tools and process I use, and it’s been essential for improving websites and blogs through keyword research, competitive analysis, and small weekly optimizations that add up over time. It’s a practical tool that supports long-term growth, not just reports. Cons The main downside is that Semrush can feel overwhelming at first due to the number of tools available. However, the customer support team is very helpful and does a great job walking you through the platform, starting with the most important features and then covering smaller tools that can also make an impact. I often recorded support sessions so I could rewatch them later, since there’s a lot of valuable information and tips to absorb all at once. The more you understand the tool, the more value you get from it. Review Source R Reviewer SEO Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "The Swiss Army knife for maximizing digital marketing with competitive intelligence" December 22, 2025 5.0 Overall, it saves you a lot of time and work in different areas of digital marketing by centralizing everything on a single platform, with a fairly large database of keywords and backlinks, making it possible to analyze/work on any digital project, whether they are small digital businesses or large projects, their support is quite good, even offering a multitude of training resources and new AI-related features that they are introducing. Pros The Swiss Army knife for maximizing digital marketing with competitive intelligence: Keyword Research, On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, Local SEO, SEM, Visibility/Traffic Analysis of online projects, Social Media Marketing, AI-assisted SEO Friendly Content Generation and many more tools in a single platform. Cons Although it has some features/functionalities with modular pricing depending on whether you want to activate them or not, there is a base price that includes many features that I practically don't use, and I would prefer a more modular initial price or a possible cheaper monthly fee. Review Source HH Humberto H. Marketing Director Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Cancellation policy its a scam and the Organic data for SEO was terrible " July 8, 2025 2.0 No great, I compared the data to other platforms including Google products and the data was way off! Pros Not much, the new design looks cool, but that's about it. I dont really have anything else I can say. Cons Too many upgrade services, constantly upselling the product! The cancellation policy is a total scam. Review Source R Reviewer Chief Marketing Executive Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "All in one seo tool for Marketers" December 17, 2024 5.0 The best seo tool i ahve used till now, i have tried lot of competetors but Semrush is always better than all of them, They have everything i need in an SEO tool, KW research, competetor analysis, On-page analysis whatever i need to do the sep, Wish they had and NLP planner and Inbuilt content writing tool. Pros The Best SEO Tool i have used, It have Analytics, Keyword reaserach, and competetor analysis, Literally everything i could expect from an SEO tool. Cons The Issue with them is the Keyword search volume and keyword dept analysis where ahrefs is better than them. Review Source Ben E. Marketing and Communications Executive Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Semrush is an essential tool to improve websites " June 17, 2026 5.0 We have been using Semrush to ensure that we are getting the most out of our websites and improving the SEO through website improvements. It has been worth the money that is invested with how much it can benefit our websites. Pros Semrush is a really helpful tool to ensure that you are getting the most out of your websites. I have used Semrush to check the SEO and site health of the websites that I manage, and it is really useful to find the areas that need to be improved and what you need to do to improve them. I have dealt with the customer support to help get the most out of Semrush and they have been very helpful when contacted. Cons There are so many tools to use in Semrush, which is great, but at times it can be a little overwhelming, and it is not always clear which ones are the best to use. Review Source D3 M. Owner Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Semrush has so many opportunities to improve, but definetly is a good tool" December 22, 2025 5.0 Is good, I think having a course specifically made for a Small business who wants to learn specific things and not all the features would be great. Pros Data quality is very helpful, the tools are very accurate and I use a lot some of the features that help me to build strategies for my clients. I feel secure on my data and in what I do on the app. Cons Pricing and how hard is to pause the service, sometimes I need to pause it and it can be hard to just pause the service. Review Source Allison G. Marketing Strategy Consultant Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Horrendous Customer Service and Shady Practices" January 19, 2026 1.0 Horrible customer service. They give you the run around and require you to jump through hoops to cancel their free trial and then deny even when you've done what you're supposed to do. Their policies are highly illegal. I'm sharing because I don't want others to have to deal with the same things I did. Pros I used it for a short time during my trial period. There are other websites out there that have similar features. Cons Semrush is absolutely horrendous when it comes to customer service. I am not the only one (look at Google reviews). I cancelled during their free trial period with plenty of time to spare and they still charged me hundreds of dollars. They are refusing to return the money and are using shady practices to give me the run around. It is highly illegal due to the FTC's one-click to cancel law. Do not give them business. They've been reported to the authorities and to the Federal Trade Commission. Review Source R Reviewer Digital Marketing Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Semrush covers ChatGPT & Google AI Search" December 24, 2025 5.0 Smooth from the beginning, but also with a learning curve. There are so many possibilities and metrics that it takes some time to really hone in on all of them. Pros Semrush is the only keyword research tool on the market right now that shows how content performs across AI platforms like ChatGPT and search - an important SEO building block in 2025 and going forward, especially for content creators. Cons The price! While Semrush definitely delivers on value for money, the monthly fees are steep for small business owners like me in comparison to other tools - but they can also only do half or a third what Semrush does. Review Source Isidora M. Founder and Full Stack Marketer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "A daily essential in my digital marketing work 🧡" June 6, 2025 5.0 I’ve been working with Semrush since 20 19. It’s the only tool I’ve stayed with throughout all the phases of my career from corporate roles to marketing agency founder. Rich in features and constantly evolving with the marketing industry. I’ve built so many SEO strategies - It’s honestly a part of my daily routine now - just like my morning coffee ☕. Pros Semrush is a full digital marketing command center. From keyword tool, competitive analysis and SEO audits to content ideas and ad research, everything is just a few clicks away. What I love most is how it helps me connect the dots between data and action. I can quickly see what’s working, what’s not, and what to do next. And honestly, it makes me look really good in front of my clients. 😄 Cons Nothing, really. I've been using it for years and it just keeps getting better. They are always innovative. 😊 Review Source Mohit K. SEO Manager Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Useful tool for SEO" December 23, 2025 5.0 Overall, its expereince is really good. It helps me understand my website better and plan my work. Its useful when you start practicing regularly. Pros Its easy to use. I can quickly check the insight without any issues. It saves a lot of time and for better decision. Cons Its price. For small business owners, It still feels costly. Also, some tools take time to understand, and at times it feels little confusing. Review Source R Reviewer Copywriter Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Cmplete or a little bit too much " July 29, 2025 5.0 For a try I was bluffed, I would say it’s like a full suite for SEO, marketing or just creating content in general. Pros I only tried because even if it’s complete, it’s kind of too much for me, and for this try I had to pay then get a refund, a refund that took more than 10 days. Cons I don’t have long user experience because I cancelled my subscription, a bit too expensive and I didn’t need all that pack of tools. Review Source Kelli K. President Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Check website health" November 12, 2025 4.0 Pros Like the website review to make sure pages and links aren't broken, how we can optimize content and SEO, etc. Cons It doesn't tell you exactly where the error is on the page, so I have to spend time figuring out where the error is coming from and if it is legit Review Source R Reviewer Blogger Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Powerful SEO Tool" March 19, 2025 5.0 Pros It's a robust platform that's applicable to content marketers accurate and reliable, which makes it a special thing for those engaged in article marketing Cons While the long drag might be hard in the beginning, in the end it will be compensated by learning many interesting new things Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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