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    Ahrefs

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAhrefs is an SEO tool providers. Ahrefs Site Explorer provides a suite of tools including a component for backlink & on-page SEO analysis, online brand mentions tracking, and domain comparison tool for competitor analysis, etc. They refer to themselves as “the largest index of live backlinks.”

    $99

    per month

    Rio SEO

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/ARio SEO is recognized as a leading SaaS search engine optimization platform, and includes many SEO automation and reporting features, including weekly SEO site and page-level reporting updates and competitor page-level tracking alerts and analysis, keyword analysis and management, auto deployment of SEO content with optimization of SEO-critical elements (e.g. URLs, titles, etc.), and also mobile and local SEO capabilities. Covario, Inc owned and supported Rio SEO until its acquisition by Dentsu…N/A
    Pricing
    AhrefsRio SEO
    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    $99.00
    per month
    Standard
    $179.00
    per month
    Advanced
    $399.00
    per month
    Agency
    $999.00
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AhrefsRio SEO
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    AhrefsRio SEO
    Considered Both Products
    Ahrefs
    No answer on this topic
    Rio SEO
    Chose Rio SEO
    RIO SEO is heads, shoulders, the entire body, ahead of Local Market Launch. We used Local Market Launch before RIO and it was one of the worst years of my life. The support was non-existent, their syndication was lackluster and they messed up our contracts enough times to …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    37 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    33 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    38 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    32 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
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    Features
    AhrefsRio SEO
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Ahrefs and Rio SEO
    Feature
    Ahrefs
    7.8
    71 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Rio SEO
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Keyword analysis9.568 Ratings00 Ratings
    Backlink management8.569 Ratings00 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking9.467 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Page grader5.261 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitive analysis9.469 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics8.064 Ratings00 Ratings
    Site recommendations5.660 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task management7.032 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Ahrefs and Rio SEO
    Feature
    Ahrefs
    7.5
    62 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Rio SEO
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Local SEO8.450 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Social SEO6.147 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Mobile SEO6.046 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Global SEO9.656 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Ahrefs and Rio SEO
    Feature
    Ahrefs
    8.9
    59 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Rio SEO
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Multi-domain support9.456 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools8.429 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    AhrefsRio SEO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (76 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.8
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AhrefsRio SEO
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ahrefs
    No answers on this topic
    Rio SEO
    If you have a business with more than 20 locally serving locations you know how important local searches are. RIO SEO will help syndicate your information and their robust toolkit will help those types of businesses be successful online. Their all in one dashboard lets the user control every location without having to log in to multiple dashboards to make a change in Google, then Bing, then Yelp, etc.
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    Pros
    Ahrefs
    • I have been using this platform in my organization to develop several SEO tools to help to grow our website much.
    • It has all the main features which include competitor research, keyword research, website audit, content research, and rank tracking.
    • I have been using all these functions in the organization for several purposes. It provides complete information and complete performance details of the SEO.
    • It provides us the detailed keyword research with volume, CPC, and other information.
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    Rio SEO
    • Their software is really amazing and does the job well and in a routine manner.
    • Their support staff is beyond amazing, hands down the best support I've gotten from any company in any industry.
    • The proactively find issues and bring them to our attention so we can work with our clients on getting results.
    • The renewal process is painless and they help us with reporting to build a case for renewal and retaining the client.
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    Cons
    Ahrefs
    • Can't export graphs: some graphs within the tool would be useful as an export. Unfortunately, exporting them is not an option.
    • No "blanket" reporting options: though Ahrefs is excellent for gathering and exporting intel/data, there are no blanket SEO reports provided. Exporting data is great, but simple report exporting would make it better.
    Incentivized
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    Rio SEO
    • The dashboard could be a bit more user-friendly. It takes some training to get used to.
    • Keys/legends in the sidebar and in exports to help explain what different sections are for the "laymen" that aren't in this industry 24/7.
    • Having a "suggested changes" like what Moz.com/local has in their backend for photos/additional categories. Something that can help the user be more proactive rather than "here's where you're at" a "here's what you can do to improve" would help.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Ahrefs
    No answers on this topic
    Rio SEO
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Ahrefs
    No answers on this topic
    Rio SEO
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Ahrefs
    Ahrefs has always been responsive when there's been a technical issue with the site. There are usually very little problems, but if there are, they announce it on their social media accounts which keeps its customers informed. Email support is prompt and the customer service people are very helpful, knowledgable and friendly.
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    Rio SEO
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Ahrefs
    Majestic and Ahrefs are really close in terms of tool. Ahrefs does offer competitive comparison and they do have a more up to date data base. Majestic however has a more comprehensive historical view of sites which is also extremely valuable. Majestic also offers a link velocity chart that is missing on Ahrefs. Ahrefs makes up for this with their links gained/lost calendar which Majestic is missing.
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    Rio SEO
    RIO SEO is heads, shoulders, the entire body, ahead of Local Market Launch. We used Local Market Launch before RIO and it was one of the worst years of my life. The support was non-existent, their syndication was lackluster and they messed up our contracts enough times to frustrate us and the clients. I cannot express in enough words my disdain for that service and how much of a refreshing change it was to work with a company like RIO that cared as much about our client success as we did.
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    Return on Investment
    Ahrefs
    No answers on this topic
    Rio SEO
    • They have helped us retain several big clients over the years which in turn has helped bring in several other clients.
    • Their tools allow us, a small boutique agency, to operate like a big agency.
    • Our local listing clients have been much happier with our switch to RIO which has allowed us to focus on other areas for them instead of just the syndication.
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    Screenshot of Analyze backlinks and keywords of any website to find opportunities for your organic traffic growthScreenshot of Check your website for 100+ pre-defined SEO issuesScreenshot of Get relevant keyword ideas supported by accurate SEO metricsScreenshot of Find the most shared and linked-to content on any topicScreenshot of Track your and your competitors' search rankings