VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Tool Comparison

Ahrefs vs Firefly III comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Ahrefs logo

Ahrefs

ahrefs.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Hands-on review
Firefly III logo

Firefly III

firefly-iii.org

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API

Comparison highlights

  • Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
  • Overlap: both cover APIs & SDKs.
  • Coverage tilt: Ahrefs has 1 categories you won't get in Firefly III; Firefly III has 3 unique categories.
  • Pricing: Ahrefs is Free, Subscription; Firefly III is Free.

Category leaders

  • Portfolio: Firefly III is tagged for this workflow; Ahrefs has no category votes yet.

Vote sentiment comparison

Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...

AhrefsFirefly III

Side-by-side metrics

AttributeAhrefsFirefly III
Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free

Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Not yet

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

Standard listing

Standard listing

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Ahrefs strengths

Categories covered by Ahrefs but not Firefly III.

Firefly III strengths

Categories covered by Firefly III but not Ahrefs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Ahrefs and Firefly III 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 Firefly III require subscriptions?

Both Ahrefs and Firefly III keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Ahrefs and Firefly III?

Both Ahrefs and Firefly III 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 Firefly III stands out for Self-hosted open-source personal finance manager (AGPLv3 license)., Supports double-entry bookkeeping with budgets, categories, tags, and detailed reporting., and Comprehensive REST API (JSON) with OAuth2 and Personal Access Tokens, plus a full OpenAPI specification..

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.