★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Euromonitor (Passport) vs Semrush
Pick Euromonitor (Passport) instead if
Euromonitor (Passport)
Best for macro data
Subscription, One-time · Web · API
- You care about macro data, something Semrush doesn't offer
Start here
Semrush
Best for app & website traffic and sheets / excel add-ins
Free • From $139.95/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about app & website traffic, sheets / excel add-ins, and blogs, things Euromonitor (Passport) doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
The real difference is focus: only Euromonitor (Passport) gives you macro data, and only Semrush gives you app & website traffic and sheets / excel add-ins. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Semrush
- Free plan
- Semrush
- Free trial
- Semrush7 days
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Subscription, One-time | Free • From $139.95/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | — | Google Analytics, Google Search Console +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 2 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Security | — | Data residency: US and SSO: SAML |
| Try it | Visit Euromonitor (Passport) | Visit Semrush |
Standout features
What Euromonitor (Passport) does best
- Research global industries, economies, countries, consumer markets, channels, companies, brands, and category trends from one subscription platform.
- Use Passport data for market sizing, category growth, consumer behavior, channel analysis, macro context, and country or industry comparisons.
- Access reports, expert insights, forecasts, market sizes, company shares, brand shares, and statistical datasets where your subscription includes them.
- Use Passport AI for natural-language market-research questions and concise summaries across subscribed Passport sources.
- Use official Passport APIs, including statistics and insights delivery, to integrate subscribed content into internal dashboards, models, and workflows.
What Semrush does best
- Analyze website traffic, visitor sources, engagement, keywords, competitors, backlinks, SEO performance, paid search, and market benchmarks.
- Use Semrush One and AI visibility products to monitor brand and content visibility across AI search and classic SEO workflows.
- Use the Standard API for eligible SEO Toolkit Business users, with separately purchased API units and request or line-based consumption.
- Use separate API paths for Trends, Listing Management, and Map Rank Tracker, noting that local APIs and map rank APIs have their own access and billing rules.
- Export data and reports through CSV, Excel, PDF, JSON, Google Sheets, Position Tracking, Site Audit, and App Center connector workflows.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Other | Other |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: OAuth2 | Auth: APIKey and OAuth2 |
Integrations | Not specified | Google AnalyticsGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle Sheets |
Export formats | ExcelPDFPowerPoint | CSVExcelPDFJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: USSSO: SAML |
Vendor & support | Euromonitor International LtdCountry: United KingdomFounded 1972Support: Email | Semrush Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
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Starting price
Plans & pricing
$139.95/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
1Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Euromonitor (Passport) strengths
1What you only get with Euromonitor (Passport).
Semrush strengths
3What you only get with Semrush.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Euromonitor (Passport) and Semrush?
Euromonitor (Passport) leans toward APIs & data feeds and macro data, while Semrush puts more weight on app & website traffic, APIs & data feeds, and sheets / excel add-ins. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Euromonitor (Passport) or Semrush free to use?
Semrush has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Euromonitor (Passport) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Semrush and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Euromonitor (Passport) or Semrush on my phone?
Semrush lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Euromonitor (Passport) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do Euromonitor (Passport) and Semrush have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Euromonitor (Passport) or Semrush?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Euromonitor (Passport) if macro data matter to you; go with Semrush if you'd rather have app & website traffic and sheets / excel add-ins. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
Can I export data from Euromonitor (Passport) and Semrush?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
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