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Open-source Ahrefs alternatives

Open-source tools for rank tracking, keyword research and backlink analysis.

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By Michał Snieżyński, creator of Bisibility. This comparison includes our own product.

Quick answer

Use Bisibility for rankings and research, or SerpBear for rank tracking.

They use different data sources, so results will differ from Ahrefs.

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Tools for specific tasks

Bisibility

Rank tracking, keyword and backlink research

605 GitHub stars

Built by us · Featured placement

License
AGPL-3.0-only
Deployment
Self-hosted · Hosted option
Running costs
Infrastructure + provider usage
What to keep in mind
Connect your own data provider. Data usage may cost extra.
Features, requirements and sources

Before you switch

Tracking rankings?

Check supported locations, update frequency and exports.

Researching keywords?

Compare your data provider's country coverage, freshness and price.

Keeping old reports?

Check whether you can import history and keep the metrics you need.

Frequently asked questions

Can I replace all of Ahrefs for free?

No single tool here replaces all of Ahrefs. Data and hosting may still cost money.

Is open-source backlink research free?

The software can be free. Backlink data from an external provider may cost extra.

Sources and review

Ahrefs official website. Each linked tool profile contains its reviewed repository revision and license. This guide compares documented tasks; it is not a hands-on feature-parity benchmark.

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