Similarweb overlaps on App & Website Traffic and APIs & SDKs and pushes into Data APIs and Sheets / Excel Add-ins with Ahrefs and is the quickest matchup to review first.
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
PRICE: 5 CENTS
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Matchup hub
Compare Ahrefs
Every head-to-head showdown featuring Ahrefs. Review coverage overlap, standout differentiators, and pricing context before you request demos.
Quick takeaways
Similarweb, Semrush, and Sensor Tower keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark Ahrefs without committing budget.
Ahrefs rivals most often add coverage in Data APIs, News, and Calendar, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
24
Matchups catalogued
21
Include free tiers
10
Offer mobile access
56%
Avg category overlap
Category heatmap
How Ahrefs stacks up
Spot the coverage themes most often compared against this tool and where rivals extend or lag.
Shared battlegrounds
Categories that appear in the majority of head-to-head matchups.
- APIs & SDKs23
- App & Website Traffic4
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond Ahrefs.
- Data APIs17
- News10
- Calendar9
- Insider Data9
- Financials8
- Portfolio8
Where Ahrefs stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to Ahrefs across these matchups.
- App & Website Traffic20
- APIs & SDKs1
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push Ahrefs into new workflows.
Similarweb
100% overlap
Hands-on review
Similarweb overlaps on App & Website Traffic and APIs & SDKs, adds Data APIs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Similarweb adds
- Data APIs
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins
- Data Visualizations
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Semrush
100% overlap
Semrush overlaps on App & Website Traffic and APIs & SDKs, adds Data APIs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Blogs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Semrush adds
- Data APIs
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins
- Blogs
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Sensor Tower
100% overlap
Sensor Tower overlaps on App & Website Traffic and APIs & SDKs, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Alpha Vantage
50% overlap
Hands-on review
Alpha Vantage overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Data APIs, News, and News Sentiment coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Alpha Vantage adds
- Data APIs
- News
- News Sentiment
- Calendar
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
EODHD (EOD Historical Data)
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
EODHD (EOD Historical Data) overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Data APIs, News, and News Sentiment coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
EODHD (EOD Historical Data) adds
- Data APIs
- News
- News Sentiment
- Analyst Forecasts
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
ETF Insider
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
ETF Insider overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
ETF Insider adds
- ETF Overview
- ETF Performance
- ETF Holdings
- ETF Factors
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Data APIs, Financials, and ETF Holdings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds
- Data APIs
- Financials
- ETF Holdings
- 13F
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
GuruFocus
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
GuruFocus overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
GuruFocus adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Portfolio123
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Portfolio123 overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Screeners, Quant, and Backtesting coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Portfolio123 adds
- Screeners
- Quant
- Backtesting
- Portfolio
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Quartr
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Quartr overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Transcripts, Improved Filings, and AI coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Quartr adds
- Transcripts
- Improved Filings
- AI
- AI Chat
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
SEC API (sec-api.io)
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
SEC API (sec-api.io) overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Insider Data coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
SEC API (sec-api.io) adds
- Data APIs
- Regulatory Filings Monitoring
- Insider Data
- 13F
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Unusual Whales
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Unusual Whales overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Screeners, Options & Derivatives, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Unusual Whales adds
- Screeners
- Options & Derivatives
- Portfolio
- Paper Trading
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Fintool
50% overlap
Hands-on review
Fintool overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Transcripts, Financials, and Screeners coverage while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Fintool adds
- Transcripts
- Financials
- Screeners
- Watchlist
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Subscription
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds
- Regulatory Filings Monitoring
- IPO
- Secondary Offerings
- Insider Data
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
YCharts
50% overlap
Hands-on review
YCharts overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison coverage while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
YCharts adds
- Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- ETF Comparison
- Data Visualizations
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Subscription
TipRanks
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
TipRanks overlaps on App & Website Traffic, adds Top Analysts, Screeners, and ETF Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
TipRanks adds
- Top Analysts
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Ideas
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- APIs & SDKs
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Interactive Brokers
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Interactive Brokers overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Brokerage, Paper Trading, and Advanced Order Types coverage while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Interactive Brokers adds
- Brokerage
- Paper Trading
- Advanced Order Types
- Smart/Direct Routing
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
BizToc
50% overlap
BizToc overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds News, Reddit, and Data APIs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
BizToc adds
- News
- Data APIs
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Calcbench
50% overlap
Calcbench overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Financials, Improved Filings, and Flags coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Calcbench adds
- Financials
- Improved Filings
- Flags
- Management Compensation
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
CME FedWatch Tool
50% overlap
CME FedWatch Tool overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Data APIs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
CME FedWatch Tool adds
- Central Bank Watcher
- Interest Rates
- Data APIs
- Data Visualizations
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Diffchecker
50% overlap
Diffchecker overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Diff View coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Diffchecker adds
- Diff View
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
FlightAware
50% overlap
FlightAware overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Alerts coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
FlightAware adds
- Data APIs
- Data Visualizations
- Alerts
- Satellite / Geospatial
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Ghostfolio
50% overlap
Ghostfolio overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Portfolio and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Ghostfolio adds
- Portfolio
- Data Visualizations
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar)
50% overlap
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) overlaps on APIs & SDKs, adds Brokerage, IPO, and Calendar coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Ahrefs.
Shared categories
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) adds
- Brokerage
- IPO
- Calendar
- News
Ahrefs keeps to itself
- App & Website Traffic
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.