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Pricing: Free trial
Editor rating: 4.0/5
Updated: September 2026

Long-running SEO suite with keyword research, rank tracking, site crawl and link analysis, home of the Domain Authority metric. Starter tier listed at $49/month.

Editor's take: Dependable all-rounder with the friendliest onboarding of the big suites — Sohail Akhtar

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Editor's Verdict

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Moz Pro is the approachable Semrush alternative — less data depth, far less friction, and a $49 entry tier that undercuts most of the field.
4.0 / 5.0
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Reviewed by Sohail Akhtar

Lead Editor & Founder

Pros

What we like

  • Easiest major suite to learn, with excellent educational content
  • Domain Authority is the metric clients already understand
  • Clear, campaign-based pricing with a free trial

Cons

Limitations

  • Link index is smaller than Ahrefs' and refreshes less often
  • Keyword database narrower than Semrush's, especially outside the US

Pricing

PlanDetails
StarterStarter – $49/month (listed on 14 September 2026) – individuals, one site
StandardStandard – $99/month, or $79/month paid yearly ($950 first year) (listed on 14 September 2026) – 1 user, 2 AI content briefs/month
MediumMedium – $179/month, or $143/month paid yearly ($1,719 first year) (listed on 14 September 2026) – 2 users, SEO and AI search/GEO tools, 10 briefs/month
LargeLarge – $299/month, or $239/month paid yearly ($2,868 first year) (listed on 14 September 2026) – 3 users, 50 briefs/month
AddonsExtra keyword blocks from $10/month; extra campaigns $15/month each (listed on 14 September 2026)

Moz Pro is a paid suite with a free trial. Its pricing page on 14 September 2026 listed Starter at $49 per month for individuals; Standard at $99 per month billed monthly or $79 per month when paid yearly ($950 for the first year) with 1 user; Medium at $179 per month or $143 paid yearly ($1,719 first year) with 2 users and AI search tools; and Large at $299 per month or $239 paid yearly ($2,868 first year) with 3 users. Add-ons listed earlier the same day: extra keyword blocks from $10 per month and extra campaigns at $15 per month each.

What is Moz Pro?

Quick Summary

Moz Pro is one of the oldest SEO suites still standing, and Domain Authority — its link-strength score — is the metric half the industry still quotes. The product covers keyword research, rank tracking, site crawling and link analysis, and it is consistently the easiest of the major suites for a non-specialist to learn.

Moz Pro bundles Keyword Explorer, Rank Tracker, Site Crawl and Link Explorer into campaign-based tracking, with Domain Authority and Page Authority as its signature metrics. It is aimed at marketers who need reliable SEO data without a specialist's learning curve, and its help content and community are among the best in the category. Its link index is smaller than Ahrefs' and its keyword database narrower than Semrush's, which is the trade for the simpler experience. Moz also sells a separate local-SEO product and a free set of tools including a Domain Authority checker. Explore AI tools.

Associated Tags

domain authority, keyword research, rank tracking, site crawl, semrush alternative

Key Features

Keyword Explorer with difficulty and priority scores
Rank Tracker with campaign-based reporting
Site Crawl for technical issues
Link Explorer with Domain Authority and spam score
Free Domain Authority checker and other free tools

Target Audience

Who should use Moz Pro?

Marketers who want a capable SEO suite with the gentlest learning curveTeams that already report on Domain Authority and want it nativeAnyone leaving Semrush for something simpler at a lower entry price
Real Use Cases

How professionals leverage Moz Pro – SEO Software for Keyword Research, Links and Site Audits

Discover practical workflows and real-world scenarios where Moz Pro delivers key solutions.

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A small marketing team tracks fifty priority keywords across three campaigns without hiring an SEO specialist

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A freelancer uses the free Domain Authority checker to qualify link prospects before pitching

03

An in-house marketer runs a monthly Site Crawl and works the prioritised issue list

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Moz Pro cost?
The Starter tier was listed at $49/month on 14 September 2026, with keyword and campaign add-ons priced separately. Higher tiers cost more — see moz.com for current figures.
Does Moz Pro have a free trial?
Yes, Moz offers a free trial on its paid tiers, and a separate set of free tools including the Domain Authority checker.
Is Moz a good Semrush alternative?
For marketers who find Semrush overwhelming, yes — Moz covers the core SEO jobs with a simpler interface and a lower entry price, at the cost of a smaller link index and narrower keyword data.