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Quick verdict

Similarweb edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. SpyFu is cheaper to start ($39 vs $125).

Choose Similarweb if…

You’re competitive research and market sizing beyond SEO. Market and competitor intelligence: estimated website traffic, sources, audiences and keyword data for any site, used by marketers, sales teams and investors.

Visit Similarweb
Choose SpyFu if…

You’re small businesses and PPC marketers researching competitors cheaply. Competitor keyword and PPC research on a budget: see the keywords and Google Ads competitors rank and bid on, with 10+ years of history on Pro.

Visit SpyFu

Side by side

SimilarwebSpyFu
Our rating4.3/54.3/5
Value3.6/54.5/5
Features4.7/54.2/5
Ease of use4.4/54.5/5
Output quality4.5/54.1/5
CategorySEOSEO
Free planLimited free data; free trialLimited free searches; 30-day money-back
Cheapest paid plan (monthly)$125/mo$39/mo
Same plan billed yearly - $29/mo
Top planSelf-service: $125/moTeam/Agency: $249/mo
SeatsPackage-based1 user (5 on Team)
Trial / refundFree trial30-day money-back guarantee
PlatformsWeb, browser extensionWeb
Best forCompetitive research and market sizing beyond SEOSmall businesses and PPC marketers researching competitors cheaply

Similarweb: pros & cons

  • Best for estimating any site’s traffic and sources
  • Free extension for quick checks
  • Covers apps, ads and audiences
  • Self-service from $125/mo
  • Serious use needs custom packages

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SpyFu: pros & cons

  • Cheapest serious competitor-research tool
  • Strong Google Ads history
  • Unlimited searches on Pro
  • Smaller backlink data than Ahrefs or Semrush
  • US/UK-focused data

Read the full SpyFu review

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