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Semrush

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Last updated May 15th, 2026

# Page 23 - Reviews of Semrush

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Majd W.  
Ecommerce  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Semrush Review"

April 30, 2023

5.0

Pros

It is easy to use and userfriendly, i recommend.

Cons

Everything is good thanks for your effort

Review Source

Response from Semrush

June 30, 2023

Hi, thanks for the review. Have a great day!

GL

Ganga L.  
CMO  
Online Media  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Push me on top of the online competition. "

August 10, 2022

5.0

Semrush is a tool I use for keyword research and influencer marketing. It is a paid tool but it's totally worth it for the amount of data we get. It is a very powerful tool that I use for my clients. It has many features like keyword research, competitor research, SEO audits, rank tracking, social and PPC audit, backlink analysis, and much more.

Pros

Semrush is a great tool that helps us be on top of our competition online. I use this tool to spy on my competitors and find out what keywords they are ranking for, what keywords I should be ranking for that I'm not, and also find out what my competitor's backlinks look like. This is a must-have tool for anyone in competitive online niches and I have yet to find a better alternative.

Cons

Expensive price for the entry-level marketer but the features clearly justify it.

Review Source

Response from Semrush

August 24, 2022

You've truly mastered the benefits of Semrush, Ganga! It's amazing to hear of all you can do with our platform to take your digital marketing strategies and performance to the next level. We agree it's worth the time and money investment ;) wishing you the best!

ED

Eric D.  
Director of Growth  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Industry Standard for a reason!"

January 18, 2022

5.0

Pros

I love how simple it is to use. Their UI makes a lot of sense, very intuitive. I don't see a reason to look elsewhere as it accomplishes everything I could possibly need from a B2B standpoint.

Cons

I honestly do not feel like I'm at a place where I can critique what this product lacks.

Review Source

WD

Whitney D.  
Marketing Manager  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Perfect for anyone looking for an all around SEO Tool"

January 17, 2022

4.0

I have tried several of the other competitors and always come back to SEMRush because of the research-first nature of the product.

Pros

I have used SEMRush for years for both my clients and myself. I use it event when I am doing work that doesn't include SEO for clients to get a broader view of their digital picture. It is a great research tool. I love the ability to set up different projects for clients, audit their site, check keywords, etc.

Cons

It is expensive especially when you start using it for different clients. The overall design of reports and the whitelabeling features are not great unless you're paying for the more advanced packages.

Review Source

Response from Semrush

January 26, 2022

Hi Whitney! Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you always come back to our toolkit for getting the broader view of the digital picture! Please note that our subscription options make it easy to get started - ranging from free to fully customized enterprise options. You can always DM us and we will help to identify the right package for your needs ;)

Mohammad A.  
Associate Manager  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Semrush is the Essential tool for SEO"

January 27, 2022

5.0

My Overall experience with Semrush is pretty good, I must say.

Pros

I like the Domain Overview feature most! It shows the Authority Score, Organic Search Volume, Paid Traffic Volume, Backlinks and keywords all together in a single dashboard. Though it's not always about the search volume because no tool can give accurate data, even google keyword planner. But the backlink analysis, organic keyword positions are almost accurate in real time analysis.

Cons

I think the site audit feature can be more effective. When I compare it to Ahrefs site audit feature, it seems more likely a child brain. So the development team can put more features to audit a website more precisely. I hope this will make the product more effective.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Associate  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Powerful and insightful SEO tool"

March 3, 2023

5.0

Pros

Semrush helps ease market research by providing robust and efficient keyword research. The tool is very user-friendly and can navigate through the product and learn easily.

Cons

Semrush is the leading tool in the market, and there are no dislikes so far.

Review Source

Coleman H.  
Content Marketing Copywriter  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Way more than JUST SEO"

January 18, 2022

5.0

Pros

A lot of times I only hear SEMRush mentioned in the SEO space, however, it's been more than useful in all aspects of my marketing career. From a 1 man marketing team to a content writer for a major company, I've always found many useful way to use SEMRush in my work. One of my favorite features is the competitive analysis within social media and SEO

Cons

I wish the reports within the social analysis were even more configurable. I'd like to view more stats side by side.

Review Source

sS

senu S.  
marketing manager  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Semrush"

December 21, 2021

5.0

It's the most advanced marketing automation tool for marketers

Pros

Semrush is regarded by my team and I as the best SEO tool and content marketing tool. It has millions of tracked keywords. I use Semrush to performed competitor analysis for my clients and run PPC campaign. It's backlink building functionality is the best I have seen so far.

Cons

The interface of Semrush can be very challenging for beginners

Review Source

Tomas H.  
Web Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best Seo tool available"

January 17, 2022

5.0

Pros

The ease of use and ability to go between my clients profiles and the web optimisation tools

Cons

On my install Instagram isn’t connecting properly to allow me to effectively use the social media toolkit

Alternatives considered

[Moz Local](https://www.capterra.com/p/116352/Moz-Pro/)[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

Review Source

JA

Jon A.  
Web Marketing Specialist  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for newbies"

January 17, 2022

5.0

Overall great software tool, east to use

Pros

the presentation of the data makes it easy to get a full p\[icutre of your web site activity

Cons

slider on right is tough to manage sometimes

Review Source

Andrew G.  
Business Owner  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Solid SEO tool"

June 9, 2020

5.0

My overall experience is great, we depend on SEMrush to monitor and manage SEO campaigns.

Pros

I like the ability to track thousands of keywords, SEMrush does a good job of showing all of the keywords that a website is ranking for.

Cons

I don't like that SEMrush is now trying to sell backlinks, I think that they should continue to focus on being an SEO tool.

Review Source

Response from Semrush

June 16, 2020

Thank you for your feedback, Andrew! We are happy that you enjoy your experience with our keyword research tools. As for the guest posting service you are referring to, we know that we failed in the communication of this product launch. It is now closed and we have publicly apologized for the communication mistake we made.

Brian R.  
VP of Marketing & Business Development  
Wholesale  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A great way to learn and implement SEO"

October 12, 2020

5.0

As I said, we've increased our keyword list, grown our SERP results, and are on our way to being more visible and relevant on search.

Pros

As a complete rookie when it comes to SEO, SEMrush has really helped guide my direction when it comes to keyword searching and copyrighting for our website. By following the issues and working on placement, and going to the SEMrush Academy, we've significantly improved our visibility and SERPs.

Cons

There's very little "wrong" with this software. Some of the functionality could use a little more explanation for us complete newbies in SEO, but most of that is easily researchable via the Academy or Google. Things like the SERP features of snippets, local, and videos could use some suggestions as to how to improve your ratings.

Review Source

GC

George C.  
Owner / Marketer  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Can’t live without it"

January 17, 2022

5.0

Love it. Would recommend it to everyone. It is an absolute game changer for small businesses. Took me from 0% to 100% efficiency in structuring my content.

Pros

Intuitive keyword research that makes planning and executing marketing campaigns simple and accessible for non-SEO savvy entrepreneurs. A must have for businesses looking to make an impact online.

Cons

The price, which is an obvious one. I do think it’s priced fair (especially with all the tech support and free materials for use), but still…don’t think I have any complaints about the software so far. I haven’t, however, used every feature.

Alternatives considered

[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

Reason for choosing Semrush

Reviews, UX with the clean dashboard

Review Source

Pablo L.  
Digital Strategist  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Essential tool for marketers who are into content marketing and SEO"

January 18, 2019

5.0

I love SEMrush and I think that they provide an incredible value for its cost. SEMrush helps me a lot whenever I need to create a content plan or analyze competition content strategies. But that's not all, SEMrush helps you to plan content, create it and improve it, it's amazing!

Pros

I find SEMrush indispensable to content and keyword research, but that's not all what this tool offers. Their SEO Content Template will help you to create articles with the specific needs of each keyword. Amazing! I love how SEMrush keeps improving and adding new features like social media analysis or social media management. It's an all in one tool that very marketer or agency should have.

Cons

SEMrush updates their tools and sometimes that means an interface change that can bother you, but you just hav to get use to it. I think that the social media tools still have a lot to improve. They are ok, but some functions like post topic taging (not utms) and analytics based in that topics would be great.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Illustrator  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SEO King for Bloggers"

November 15, 2023

5.0

Pros

Semrush is the best software that I have used as a blogger for keyword research and content planning. You can easily see for what people are searching for most so that you can write about it! It also includes handy information on search volume, trends and even the keyword type (e.g. commercial, transactional and cost-per-click.)

Cons

Semrush only gives you up to 10 searches daily and the yearly subscription can be costly.

Review Source

Kyle B.  
Marketing Director  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "An A+ tool for optimizing your PPC campaigns"

May 12, 2020

4.0

Overall, SEMrush is an incredibly powerful tool for any business owner or marketing manager. It will allow you to uncover insights that will give you an edge over the competition.

Pros

What I like most about SEMrush is the ability to do competitor research—and also keyword analysis and research. SEMrush is a great tool for finding new keyword opportunities for Google Ads, and also understanding how competitive those keywords are.

Cons

The thing I like least about SEMrush is the learning curve, which makes it a bit difficult to train coworkers on how to use the software. But there's a learning curve because SEMrush is a very powerful tool with lots of different features, so I'd recommend taking the time to learn the ins and outs of the different features.

Review Source

Response from Semrush

May 13, 2020

Hey Kyle! Thank you for your review of SEMrush! We're glad to hear you're happy with our product. We understand the learning curve can be steep and we try to streamline as much as we can, but with a product as versatile as ours, sometimes simplification could come at the cost of overall performance and utility. If you encounter any problems regarding training you can always reference our knowledge base, our academy courses, or reach out to us, we're here to help!

MA

Mitali A.  
Sr. Social Media Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "The All-in-One Digital Marketing Solution"

November 21, 2023

5.0

Semrush is all-in-one digital marketing solution that any digital marketer or business looking to optimize its online presence through SEO, Social Media and PPC.

Pros

It's a user-friendly software to use different tools and generating reports for both beginners and seasoned digital marketers. The software offers set of powerful features that covers all aspects of social media marketing, SEO, content marketing and more.

Cons

As per the features we didn't find any disadvantages of the software. we can say that the cost of software is bit higher for small businesses or startups.

Review Source

Akande D.  
Marketing Communications Specialist  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The only SEO tool that I use"

March 11, 2020

4.0

SEMRush is an excellent SEO tool and the only one that I plan on using for all of my SEO efforts.

Pros

SEMRush is the ultimate tool for SEO research and implementation across the board. It has a suite of products that cover all areas of SEO management. Whether it's Keyword research, website audits, Local SEO citations, it covers it all and does it well.

Cons

SEMRush will often roll out tools in beta that are a bit glitchy and I've had a few issues where I was billed multiple times for a single product or my account was incorrectly suspended. They were quickly resolved by the customer support team.

Review Source

LW

Lianne W.  
Owner  
Furniture  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "an amazing tool for keyword rank tracking and optimizing landing pages to rank better"

November 18, 2022

5.0

Pros

Our site was having trouble getting our landing pages to rank higher in the search engines because we weren't optimizing them correctly. A colleague suggested I try Semrush and we saw a huge improvement right away! My conversion rates and page rankings have increased dramatically since I started using Semrush - I can't recommend it enough. The best part is, it's easy to use and there are a lot of useful features I can take advantage of, like the Rank Tracker.

Cons

The UI is bit complicated for new users. Rest everything works fine

Review Source

BC

Bernadette C.  
Digital Marketing Strategist  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Semrush great for ensuring your marketing strategy will deliver results"

June 10, 2021

5.0

Google keyword tool was constantly changing. I never knew if I was using Google keyword planner correctly. At one time Google would give us ranges and ambiguous numbers. I was glad I invested in Semrush. They do the IT stuff, I input the words and the tool goes to work

Pros

They are constantly improving the usability of the software. It saves time for deep keyword research and analytics.

Cons

When I understood the cost savings in time and SEO for the wrong keywords I accepted the subscription

Alternatives considered

[AnswerThePublic](https://www.capterra.com/p/230308/AnswerThePublic/)

Reason for choosing Semrush

I like simple. I like graphs. Use it correctly and it will point you in the right direction

Review Source

JP

Jamie P.  
Principal  
Food Production  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Super tool for content development and actionable competitive tracking "

October 12, 2020

4.0

Pros

Keyword and research features for new content development as well as integrations with Google Analytics and Google Documents for fine tuning content for not only SEO but readability and voice are beyond useful. It has decreased desk research time by weeks for new topic content development, writing and optimization. I also love the competitive content and traffic view I can create and reporting that is baked in.

Cons

I wish it was a bit more intuitive for a learning user. While it has a robust toolkit of features, sometimes I get lost in the complexity of technical SEO valuations and how I can use what I am seeing in my dashboard to my advantage/what is truly actionable by priority.

Alternatives considered

[HubSpot Marketing Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/171840/HubSpot-Marketing/)[BrightEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/124928/BrightEdge/)[MarketMuse](https://www.capterra.com/p/144457/MarketMuse/)

Reason for choosing Semrush

Price and availability to use for small-to-large businesses with ease as well as meaningful content development tools that take into account my analytics and keyword valuations Into consideration.

Review Source

TW

Toshia W.  
Owner  
Cosmetics  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The best ranking application out there"

January 19, 2024

5.0

I love this application. It handles everything i need it to.

Pros

You have to try this application. Once you use it you don't want stop. It does everything for you.

Cons

Maybe the price could be free or cheaper.

Alternatives considered

[Calendly](https://www.capterra.com/p/148036/Calendly/)[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)

Reason for choosing Semrush

The free tools won me over. It got my business.

Review Source

NS

Nina S.  
Marketing director  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Semrush- excellent for your agency needs"

June 30, 2022

5.0

Pros

Very complete, updated, industry specific. Great for advertising, marketing, digital marketing, content management and agency use.

Cons

It has all the features an agency would need to grow and succeed.

Review Source

Response from Semrush

July 11, 2022

Nina, your review is wonderful, thanks for your feedback! We're thrilled that you're able to make the best use of our software at your agency.

VA

Vasyl A.  
CEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "All-in-one platform for SEO, PPC and Content marketing"

January 10, 2023

5.0

Pros

Semrush is a powerful SEO tool that offers a comprehensive set of features for keyword research, site audit, backlink analysis, competitor tracking and more. It provides actionable insights, customizable reporting and all-in-one platform for SEO, PPC and content marketing, making it a valuable tool for any digital marketer.

Cons

I am yet to see any negatives in this tool.

Review Source

dD

david D.  
programmer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "perfect for seo monitoring of a website"

February 5, 2022

5.0

In general, I like its use and the amount of relevant information it gives you about keywords.

Pros

what I like the most is the study of keywords that it has and the reports that can be generated

Cons

what I like least is the excessive price of the tool. They should also think about small business

Switched from

[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

the study of keywords and backlinks is very complete as well

Review Source

Response from Semrush

March 18, 2022

Hey, David! Thank you for the review, your feedback is appreciated. Please note that we offer different subscription levels based on functionality, including a completely free plan that you can use; it's great for a single site, and can help you identify opportunities for improvement via the Site Audit and access to many tools! Be sure to check out more details here: https://www.semrush.com/blog/what-can-i-do-with-a-free-account-from-semrush/

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