Ahrefs vs Mangools: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

AI summary

is favored for cost, while answers naming both usually list first.

Listed first when AI names both

AhrefsAhrefs: 83% (Ahrefs leads)MangoolsMangools: 17%

Recommended when named

AhrefsAhrefs: 67%
MangoolsMangools: 75%

Warned against · lower is better

AhrefsAhrefs: 7%
MangoolsMangools: 0% (Mangools leads)

Pick Ahrefs for

  • SEO software to use Almost always
  • SEO software Almost always
  • Keyword search comparison tool Almost always

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

is far ahead in competitor backlink research and competitor keyword analysis.

Ahrefs named more4

Ahrefs named more

Only Ahrefs is ranked in12

What people ask AI about Ahrefs and Mangools

is listed first for questions about which SEO software to use and which keyword search comparison tool to use.

Ahrefs listed firstMangools listed first
  1. which seo software should i use?Ahrefs almost always first
  2. best seo tools for small businessesLevel
  3. What is the best SEO software?Ahrefs almost always first
  4. which keyword search comparison tool should i use?Ahrefs almost always first

Who AI mentions first

Ahrefs listed firstMangools listed first
  1. JulAhrefs listed first: 92%Mangools listed first: 8%
  2. SepAhrefs listed first: 75%Mangools listed first: 25%

Every engine leans to by about the same margin; Google AI Mode lists first almost always.

  • Google AI ModeAhrefs listed first: 97%Mangools listed first: 3%

Sources cited in the comparisons

Ahrefs favouredNeither favouredMangools favoured

Also named alongside Ahrefs and Mangools

and appear in most of these answers.

  1. Semrush94%
  2. SE Ranking76%
  3. Google Search Console68%
  4. Surfer56%
  5. Google Analytics45%
  6. Screaming Frog SEO Spider41%
  7. Screaming Frog32%
  8. Moz Pro27%
  9. Ubersuggest25%
  10. Google Business Profile24%
  11. BrightLocal18%
  12. Clearscope18%

Ahrefs vs Mangools: common questions

Is Ahrefs better than Mangools?
Mangools is favored for cost, while answers naming both usually list Ahrefs first.
Do ChatGPT and Google AI Mode recommend Ahrefs or Mangools?
Every engine leans to Ahrefs by about the same margin; Google AI Mode lists Ahrefs first almost always.
What are the alternatives to Ahrefs and Mangools?
Semrush and SE Ranking appear in most of these answers.
When is Ahrefs the better pick?
AI usually lists Ahrefs first for: SEO software to use; SEO software; Keyword search comparison tool.

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