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Head to head · 2026

Blaze vs Semrush

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Blaze

Extends past social scheduling into paid ads, landing pages, and AI outreach

4.1$79/mo

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Semrush

One of the category's largest platforms, extending well beyond SEO into a full marketing suite

4.5$139/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Blaze

    From $79/mo against from $139/mo

  • Free plan

    Semrush

    Only Semrush has one

  • Higher rating

    Semrush

    4.1 against 4.5

  • Same job?

    Not quite

    Different categories: check which job you need done

Side by side

Compared onBlazeSemrush
Our rating4.14.5Better
Starts at$79/moBetter$139/mo
Free planNoYesBetter
CategorySocial MediaSEO
Plans
  • Starter$79/mo
  • Growth$149/mo
  • All-In-One$999/mo
  • Pro$139/mo
  • Guru$249/mo
  • Business$499/mo
Key features
  • Learning Loop connecting organic post performance to paid ad optimization
  • Coverage across eight channels: social, email, blogs, and Google Business Profile
  • Paid Google and Meta ad creation included
  • Free tier for limited use
  • AI sales development representative for automated outreach
  • Broader marketing suite extending beyond SEO into paid ads and social
  • One of the largest, most recognized platforms in this category
  • Free tier for limited use
  • Operating since 2008
  • Competitive research spanning organic and paid channels together
Pros
  • Learning Loop connects organic and paid performance data directly
  • Broader marketing scope than a social-only scheduler
  • Free tier available to test core functionality
  • Broader marketing scope connects SEO to paid and social strategy directly
  • Free tier available to start before a paid commitment
  • Long operating history and strong industry recognition
Cons
  • Broader scope may include capability a social-only buyer doesn't need
  • Managed Done For You tier carries a significantly higher price
  • AI SDR outreach feature adds complexity beyond core social scheduling
  • Among the higher prices in this category for full access
  • Broader marketing scope may include capability a pure-SEO buyer doesn't need
  • Breadth of features adds a real learning curve for newcomers
CompanyBlazeSemrush, founded 2008

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Blaze better than Semrush?

In our reviews Blaze scores 4.1 and Semrush scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Blaze: Extends past social scheduling into paid ads, landing pages, and AI outreach. Semrush: One of the category's largest platforms, extending well beyond SEO into a full marketing suite.

Which is cheaper, Blaze or Semrush?

Blaze has the lower starting price: from $79/mo for Blaze and from $139/mo for Semrush.

Do Blaze and Semrush have free plans?

Only Semrush has a free plan.

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