Alternative · Semrush
Looking for a Semrush alternative?
Semrush is a powerful SEO and marketing suite for keyword research, site audits, and competitive analysis. Rank++ focuses on execution for AI visibility: audits, schema, entities, and content so AI assistants can confidently surface your site in generated answers.
At a glance
Rank++
Hands-on AEO toolkit
Audits, schema, entities, and content workflows that directly change your site.
Semrush
SEO & marketing suite
Keyword research, site audits, competitive research, and campaign planning across channels.
Many teams pair Semrush for keyword and competitive research with Rank++ for technical and content execution for AI visibility.
Why teams add Rank++ alongside Semrush
1 · Built for AI visibility
Complement traditional SEO
Use Semrush for classic SEO metrics and Rank++ to focus specifically on how AI systems see, trust, and cite your site.
2 · From insights to implementation
Turn data into changes
Use Semrush to decide what to prioritize, then use Rank++ to actually update schema, entities, and on‑page content.
3 · Clear AI‑specific workflows
AEO, not just SEO
Rank++ gives you opinionated workflows for AI visibility and answer engine optimization, which Semrush does not focus on directly.
How Rank++ fits into a Semrush‑powered SEO stack
Step 1
Plan with Semrush data
Use Semrush to find priority keywords, pages, and competitors where AI visibility could drive results.
Step 2
Execute with Rank++
Run AI visibility audits, update schema and entities, and optimize content on those pages.
Step 3
Measure and iterate
Track organic impact in Semrush and AI visibility improvements in Rank++ to guide your next iteration.
Rank++ vs Semrush: feature overview
| Area | Rank++ | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Execution toolkit for AEO: audits, schema, entities, and content on your own site. | All‑in‑one SEO and marketing platform for keyword research, competitive analysis, site audits, and multi‑channel campaigns. |
| Who it’s for | Founders, marketers, and SEO teams who want hands‑on control over how their own site is interpreted by AI assistants. | SEO and marketing teams that need deep keyword, competitor, and SERP data to plan and run traditional search and paid campaigns. |
| Core capabilities | Website audits, schema builder, entity graph, content optimizer, citation workflows, IndexNow pings, AI visibility insights. | Keyword and topic research, site audits, backlink analysis, position tracking, content and advertising research. |
| Level of control | Directly changes your site and content so AI systems can better understand, trust, and cite you in generated answers. | Provides data, recommendations, and competitive context, but does not directly edit your site’s schema, entities, or content. |
| Pricing & access | Self‑serve pricing designed for individuals, small teams, and agencies. | Tiered plans (Pro, Guru, Business) with limits on projects, keywords, and reports, plus add‑ons for more data and seats. |
| Best fit use case | You want to systematically improve how your pages are crawled, understood, and cited by AI assistants and answer engines. | You need a broad SEO and marketing suite for keyword research, site audits, and multi‑channel campaign planning. |
When Rank++ is a better fit
- • You want to fix schema, entities, and content so AI assistants can trust and cite you.
- • You need AEO‑focused tools rather than a general SEO and marketing suite.
- • You prefer a hands‑on toolkit that directly changes your site.
When Semrush is a better fit
- • You need broad SEO and marketing tooling: keyword research, audits, and competitive analysis.
- • You’re primarily focused on organic rankings, ads, and multi‑channel campaigns.
- • You already have a way to manage schema and AI visibility separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Rank++ and Semrush together?
Yes. Many teams use Semrush for SEO data and Rank++ for AEO and AI visibility, combining the two in their reporting and workflows.
Do I need to replace Semrush with Rank++?
No. Rank++ is designed to complement, not replace, traditional SEO suites by focusing specifically on AI search visibility.
How long does it take to see results?
Many teams start by auditing and fixing a handful of key pages, then watch how often those pages are cited and surfaced in AI‑generated answers over the following weeks.
See how Rank++ can improve your AI visibility
Run a website audit, fix your schema, and start building a stronger presence in AI‑generated answers.