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# Best Competitive Intelligence Software for free

## Top 7 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings

### Ranked free Competitive Intelligence products
| Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Seamless](https://www.capterra.com/p/207295/Seamless-AI/) | 4.5 out of 5 (603 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (11 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | Contact vendor | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Data Import/Export, Reporting/Analytics, Search/Filter; Not included: Competitive Analysis, Data Visualization, Keyword Tracking, Performance Metrics, SEO Management |
| 2 | [Hermix](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009064/Hermix/) | 4.7 out of 5 (99 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (58 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | €160.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Competitive Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Keyword Tracking, Performance Metrics, Reporting/Analytics, Search/Filter; Not included: SEO Management |
| 3 | [Semrush](https://www.capterra.com/p/151962/SEMrush/) | 4.6 out of 5 (2,330 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (278 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $139.95 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Competitive Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Keyword Tracking, Performance Metrics, Reporting/Analytics, SEO Management; Not included: Search/Filter |
| 4 | [Similarweb](https://www.capterra.com/p/148472/SimilarWeb-Pro/) | 4.6 out of 5 (261 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (91 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $125.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Competitive Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Keyword Tracking, Performance Metrics, Reporting/Analytics, Search/Filter, SEO Management |
| 5 | [Google Alerts](https://www.capterra.com/p/202337/Google-Alerts/) | 4.7 out of 5 (315 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (62 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Keyword Tracking, Search/Filter; Not included: Competitive Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Performance Metrics, Reporting/Analytics, SEO Management |
| 6 | [Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/) | 4.7 out of 5 (585 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (72 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $29.00 Usage Based, One Time | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Competitive Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Keyword Tracking, Performance Metrics, Reporting/Analytics, Search/Filter, SEO Management |
| 7 | [BuiltWith](https://www.capterra.com/p/163294/LeadsEye/) | 4.2 out of 5 (29 reviews) | 4.3 out of 5 (12 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $295.00 Per Feature, Per Month | Included: Data Import/Export, Reporting/Analytics; Not included: Alerts/Notifications, Competitive Analysis, Data Visualization, Keyword Tracking, Performance Metrics, Search/Filter, SEO Management |

Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Competitive Intelligence software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it.

For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list).

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## See top 7 product details

### 1. [Seamless](https://www.capterra.com/p/207295/Seamless-AI/)

Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (603 reviews)

Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (11 category reviews)

Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup

Starting price: Contact vendor

Free trial: Available

Free version: Available

#### Features reviewers most value
- Alerts/Notifications: Included
- Competitive Analysis: Not included
- Data Import/Export: Included
- Data Visualization: Not included
- Keyword Tracking: Not included
- Performance Metrics: Not included
- Reporting/Analytics: Included
- Search/Filter: Included
- SEO Management: Not included

#### Pros based on reviews
- Intuitive and accessible platform
- Efficient AI-driven prospecting workflow

#### Cons based on reviews
- Inconsistent contact data accuracy
- Restrictive contract and billing practices

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### 2. [Hermix](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009064/Hermix/)

Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (99 reviews)

Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (58 category reviews)

Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup

Starting price: €160.00 Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Available

Free version: Available

#### Features reviewers most value
- Alerts/Notifications: Included
- Competitive Analysis: Included
- Data Import/Export: Included
- Data Visualization: Included
- Keyword Tracking: Included
- Performance Metrics: Included
- Reporting/Analytics: Included
- Search/Filter: Included
- SEO Management: Not included

---

### 3. [Semrush](https://www.capterra.com/p/151962/SEMrush/)

Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,330 reviews)

Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (278 category reviews)

Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality

Starting price: $139.95 Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Available

Free version: Available

#### Features reviewers most value
- Alerts/Notifications: Included
- Competitive Analysis: Included
- Data Import/Export: Included
- Data Visualization: Included
- Keyword Tracking: Included
- Performance Metrics: Included
- Reporting/Analytics: Included
- Search/Filter: Not included
- SEO Management: Included

#### Pros based on reviews
- Comprehensive SEO management platform
- In-depth competitor benchmarking tools

#### Cons based on reviews
- Expensive and fragmented pricing
- Restrictive and costly subscription model

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### 4. [Similarweb](https://www.capterra.com/p/148472/SimilarWeb-Pro/)

Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (261 reviews)

Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (91 category reviews)

Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use

Starting price: $125.00 Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Available

Free version: Available

#### Features reviewers most value
- Alerts/Notifications: Included
- Competitive Analysis: Included
- Data Import/Export: Included
- Data Visualization: Included
- Keyword Tracking: Included
- Performance Metrics: Included
- Reporting/Analytics: Included
- Search/Filter: Included
- SEO Management: Included

#### Pros based on reviews
- Robust competitor benchmarking tools
- Comprehensive actionable market insights

#### Cons based on reviews
- Inconsistent data for smaller sites
- High cost for advanced features

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### 5. [Google Alerts](https://www.capterra.com/p/202337/Google-Alerts/)

Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (315 reviews)

Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (62 category reviews)

Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use

Starting price: Contact vendor

Free trial: Not available

Free version: Available

#### Features reviewers most value
- Alerts/Notifications: Included
- Competitive Analysis: Not included
- Data Import/Export: Not included
- Data Visualization: Not included
- Keyword Tracking: Included
- Performance Metrics: Not included
- Reporting/Analytics: Not included
- Search/Filter: Included
- SEO Management: Not included

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### 6. [Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (585 reviews)

Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (72 category reviews)

Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality

Starting price: $29.00 Usage Based, One Time

Free trial: Available

Free version: Available

#### Features reviewers most value
- Alerts/Notifications: Included
- Competitive Analysis: Included
- Data Import/Export: Included
- Data Visualization: Included
- Keyword Tracking: Included
- Performance Metrics: Included
- Reporting/Analytics: Included
- Search/Filter: Included
- SEO Management: Included

#### Pros based on reviews
- Extensive backlink analysis capabilities
- Robust competitor analysis suite

#### Cons based on reviews
- High and restrictive pricing
- Limited or absent free trial

---

### 7. [BuiltWith](https://www.capterra.com/p/163294/LeadsEye/)

Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Category rating: 4.3 out of 5 (12 category reviews)

Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality

Starting price: $295.00 Per Feature, Per Month

Free trial: Not available

Free version: Available

#### Features reviewers most value
- Alerts/Notifications: Not included
- Competitive Analysis: Not included
- Data Import/Export: Included
- Data Visualization: Not included
- Keyword Tracking: Not included
- Performance Metrics: Not included
- Reporting/Analytics: Included
- Search/Filter: Not included
- SEO Management: Not included

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## All competitive intelligence software with a free version

[4.5 (603)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207295/Seamless-AI/reviews/)

Get access to B2B Decision Makers with real-time validated emails, cell phones and direct dials for everyone you need to sell to. [Learn more about Seamless](https://www.capterra.com/p/207295/Seamless-AI/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

84% recommend this product

[## Semrush](https://www.capterra.com/p/151962/SEMrush/)

[4.6 (2330)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151962/SEMrush/reviews/)

Win every search - From traditional SEO to AI discovery.  [Learn more about Semrush](https://www.capterra.com/p/151962/SEMrush/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

82% recommend this product

[## Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

[4.7 (585)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/reviews/)

Ahrefs is the AI marketing platform that makes your brand discoverable: in search, AI, and beyond. [Learn more about Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

85% recommend this product

[## Moz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/152215/Moz-Pro/)

[4.5 (350)](https://www.capterra.com/p/152215/Moz-Pro/reviews/)

All-in-one SEO suite of tools. Helps businesses to improve rankings, increase traffic, and gain visibility in search results. [Learn more about Moz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/152215/Moz-Pro/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

[## Google Alerts](https://www.capterra.com/p/202337/Google-Alerts/)

[4.7 (315)](https://www.capterra.com/p/202337/Google-Alerts/reviews/)

Cloud-based competitive intelligence solution that enables businesses to receive alerts via notifications in case of content changes. [Learn more about Google Alerts](https://www.capterra.com/p/202337/Google-Alerts/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

87% recommend this product

[## Similarweb](https://www.capterra.com/p/148472/SimilarWeb-Pro/)

[4.6 (261)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148472/SimilarWeb-Pro/reviews/)

Cloud-based digital intelligence platform for competitive analysis, SEO, paid search, market research, and sales intelligence across. [Learn more about Similarweb](https://www.capterra.com/p/148472/SimilarWeb-Pro/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

82% recommend this product

[## PriceLabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/158348/PriceLabs/)

[4.9 (250)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158348/PriceLabs/reviews/)

PriceLabs is a revenue management platform for hospitality accommodations such as STR & Vacation Rentals, Hotels, RVs, and Campgrounds. [Learn more about PriceLabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/158348/PriceLabs/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

94% recommend this product

[## Serpstat](https://www.capterra.com/p/156369/Sepstat/)

[4.7 (171)](https://www.capterra.com/p/156369/Sepstat/reviews/)

Go-to SEO/SEM platform for faster results. Analyze competitors, keywords, backlinks, rankings, create content with AI, and audit sites [Learn more about Serpstat](https://www.capterra.com/p/156369/Sepstat/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

84% recommend this product

[## Hermix](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009064/Hermix/)

[4.7 (99)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009064/Hermix/reviews/)

Hermix helps companies win public contracts through AI-driven tender monitoring, analysis, and real-time market intelligence. [Learn more about Hermix](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009064/Hermix/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

[## Experience.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178112/SocialSurvey/)

[4.7 (89)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178112/SocialSurvey/reviews/)

Experience.con: Enhance CX, EX, & Reputation with AI-driven XMP for data-driven growth. Elevate your business!  [Learn more about Experience.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178112/SocialSurvey/)

Competitive Intelligence features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Competitive Analysis

Data Import/Export

Data Visualization

Keyword Tracking

Performance Metrics

Reporting/Analytics

Search/Filter

SEO Management

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