Ahrefs adds App & Website Traffic coverage that ApeWisdom skips.
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Tool Comparison
Ahrefs vs ApeWisdom comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
ApeWisdom includes Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, Reddit, and Data APIs categories that Ahrefs omits.
In depth comparison
Ahrefs
ahrefs.com
A leading SEO and web-traffic intelligence suite. The free Ahrefs Webmaster Tools unlocks limited access to Site Explorer, Site Audit, and Web Analytics for verified sites, while full platform plans expand into deep backlink, keyword, and content analysis. Higher-tier subscriptions govern credits, export limits, historical data windows, and API access.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics.
- Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites.
- Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit - reserved for Advanced and above.
- Automated email alerts for new or lost backlinks, keyword changes, and web mentions, with flexible delivery options.
- API v3 is included with Enterprise plans (with limited test queries available to all users).
Community votes (overall)
ApeWisdom
apewisdom.io
Social sentiment tracker for ticker mentions across selected Reddit communities and 4chan /biz. Public web UI and documented public API; no public pricing/plan page found during review (2025-12-26).
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Trending leaderboards for Reddit tickers (past 24h) showing mentions, 30-day trend, and upvotes; includes subreddit-specific leaderboards.
- Separate views for Stocks, Cryptos, and an aggregated "All" list; includes a 4chan /biz leaderboard marked as BETA.
- Per-ticker pages show last-24h summary metrics (mentions, upvotes, mentioning users), an overall sentiment %, subreddit-specific sentiment (e.g., WSB), and "nearby keywords".
- Methodology: scans tracked subreddits twice an hour; detects tickers via uppercase or $-prefix; counts multiple mentions in a single post/comment once; only shows tickers listed on "Infinite Marketcap".
- Public API v1.0: list tickers by mentions via filter endpoints (all, all-stocks, all-crypto, specific subreddits, 4chan) with pagination (100 results/page). API docs show direct HTTPS calls with no API key/auth in examples.
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
Ahrefs
Distinct strengths include:
- Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics.
- Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites.
- Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit - reserved for Advanced and above.
- Automated email alerts for new or lost backlinks, keyword changes, and web mentions, with flexible delivery options.
ApeWisdom
Distinct strengths include:
- Trending leaderboards for Reddit tickers (past 24h) showing mentions, 30-day trend, and upvotes; includes subreddit-specific leaderboards.
- Separate views for Stocks, Cryptos, and an aggregated "All" list; includes a 4chan /biz leaderboard marked as BETA.
- Per-ticker pages show last-24h summary metrics (mentions, upvotes, mentioning users), an overall sentiment %, subreddit-specific sentiment (e.g., WSB), and "nearby keywords".
- Methodology: scans tracked subreddits twice an hour; detects tickers via uppercase or $-prefix; counts multiple mentions in a single post/comment once; only shows tickers listed on "Infinite Marketcap".
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Ahrefs | ApeWisdom |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: App & Website Traffic | Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, Reddit, Data APIs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Ahrefs and ApeWisdom both support?
Both platforms cover APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Ahrefs and ApeWisdom require subscriptions?
Both Ahrefs and ApeWisdom keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Ahrefs and ApeWisdom?
Both Ahrefs and ApeWisdom prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Ahrefs differentiates itself with Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics., Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites., and Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit - reserved for Advanced and above., whereas ApeWisdom stands out for Trending leaderboards for Reddit tickers (past 24h) showing mentions, 30-day trend, and upvotes; includes subreddit-specific leaderboards., Separate views for Stocks, Cryptos, and an aggregated "All" list; includes a 4chan /biz leaderboard marked as BETA., and Per-ticker pages show last-24h summary metrics (mentions, upvotes, mentioning users), an overall sentiment %, subreddit-specific sentiment (e.g., WSB), and "nearby keywords"..
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