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SEO & Analytics

Ahrefs vs Northbeam

An editor-assessed head-to-head for SEO & Analytics tools.

4.6
Rating
4.2
$99–$999/mo
Pricing
$1000+/mo
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Commission
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Cookie
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  • Best backlink index
  • Content Explorer
  • Site Explorer
  • Rank tracking
Pros
  • MMM modeling
  • Cross-channel attribution
  • Forecasting
  • Pricey
  • No free tier
Cons
  • Enterprise price
  • Needs data volume to be useful

Ahrefs

Ahrefs leads on backlink data and content research. If link building is part of your DTC growth plan, it is the tool to watch competitors' authority with.

Visit Ahrefs

Northbeam

Northbeam does marketing mix modeling for scaling DTC brands that have outgrown last-click. Worth it once monthly ad spend is high enough to need real allocation decisions.

Visit Northbeam

Both tools are editors' picks in SEO & Analytics. Your best fit depends on shipping regions, budget and catalog needs \u2014 compare the pros and cons above.