VisRank vs SEMrush, Ahrefs & Others
Most SEO tools were built before AI search, before AEO, and before security headers became a trust signal. See how VisRank compares for website auditing in 2026.
| Feature | VisRank | SEMrush | Ahrefs | Moz | Screaming Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free instant scan (no account) | Partial | ||||
| SEO meta tag audit | |||||
| AEO / AI search readiness score | |||||
| Visible Q&A / step schema detection | Partial | ||||
| Security header audit (HSTS, CSP etc.) | |||||
| Local SEO signals (8 checks) | Partial | Partial | |||
| Competitor score tracking | |||||
| Score drop and AI visibility alerts | Partial | ||||
| Fix progress and change history | Partial | Partial | Partial | ||
| Saved AI fixes for eligible issues | |||||
| Downloadable PDF report | Partial | ||||
| Score history chart | |||||
| No install required | |||||
| Pricing starts free | |||||
| Per-site monitoring from ~$20/mo |
Based on publicly available feature information. Feature availability may change. Last updated 2026.
Where VisRank is different
VisRank is the only free tool with AEO scoring
All major tools were built before AI search emerged as a ranking channel. VisRank was built with AEO as a first-class category - not bolted on.
Security headers are invisible to most SEO tools
SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, and Screaming Frog do not check HTTP security headers. VisRank tests all 7 headers that affect your security score and user trust.
VisRank is per-site pricing, not per-seat
Enterprise tools charge per user seat, often $100-$400/mo. VisRank charges $20/mo for Monitoring - ideal for agencies auditing small numbers of sites.
Free tier includes daily scans
VisRank lets anonymous visitors run 5 scans per day without an account. Logged-in users get 10 scans per day, paid report users get 20, and Monitoring users get 30. Full Report includes 3 saved AI fixes; Monitoring includes 10 AI fixes per account/month, change history, alerts, weekly briefs, and competitor tracking.
Common Questions
How is VisRank different from SEMrush
SEMrush is primarily a keyword research and backlink platform. VisRank focuses on fast technical visibility audits: 49 core checks on the entered page plus a bounded snapshot of key public pages. VisRank also checks AEO and security headers - signals other tools do not cover.
Does any other SEO tool check AEO (AI search readiness)
Very few. VisRank explicitly checks AEO signals such as JSON-LD schema types, semantic headings, Q&A content, llms.txt, AI crawler access, entity clarity, freshness, and AI citability patterns. These make pages easier to understand and cite, but they do not guarantee inclusion in Google AI Overviews or ChatGPT Search.
Why is VisRank cheaper than enterprise SEO tools
VisRank is purpose-built for website audit only - no keyword database, no link index, no SERP tracker. A focused tool means lower cost: free basic scans, $5 for a detailed PDF report with 3 saved AI fixes, and $20/mo for monitoring with 10 AI fixes per account/month.
Try VisRank free today
No account needed to start. Anonymous visitors get 5 free scans per day, with higher daily limits for logged-in, paid, and Monitoring users.