RankDebug or Semrush?
Choose Semrush when you need a broad toolkit for keyword research, competitor analysis, rank tracking and marketing work. Choose RankDebug when the question is why your clicks moved and which change on your site caused it. If you already pay for Semrush, we can read it beside your own data.
RankDebug and Semrush, side by side
| Topic | RankDebug | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Main data source | Your own Search Console, Analytics and CDN data, read-only | Its own keyword, ranking and competitor databases |
| Keyword research | Not offered; we work from queries you already appear for | A core strength |
| History | Search Console history kept daily, never deleted | Historical data in its own databases |
| Working together | Reads Semrush live with your key, and Semrush CSV exports | Exports and API on its plans |
| Pricing | Annual contract by site size and number of sites | Published plans with add-ons |
Based on public information about Semrush. Products change; check their site for current details.
Where Semrush is strong
Keyword and Market Data
Large keyword databases by country, with volume, difficulty and intent, plus competitor traffic estimates.
Breadth
Site audit, rank tracking, content, local and advertising tools under one subscription.
Rank Tracking
Daily position tracking for chosen keywords across locations and devices.
How RankDebug differs
Cause Tied to Deploys
Every release is recorded and followed by a check and a crawl. New problems are matched to the changed files and signals that could explain them.
Permanent History
Search Console keeps 16 months. We backfill what it has and keep every day after that, so slow declines can be traced to their start.
Agent Over Your Data
Ask why traffic changed and the agent queries your search, analytics, CDN, crawl and deploy data to answer, showing the figures it used.
Which to choose
Choose RankDebug if
- Your clicks fell and you need the cause
- You want every deploy checked for SEO breaks
- You want a short list ranked by clicks at stake
Choose Semrush if
- You need keyword and market research
- You want many marketing tools in one subscription
- You track rankings for a fixed keyword set
RankDebug vs Semrush: questions
Can you use our Semrush account?
Yes. Connect Semrush with your own key and the agent reads it live, or import Semrush CSV exports.
Is your site audit the same as Semrush Site Audit?
Both crawl your site. Ours compares each crawl with the last one, runs after every deploy and ranks findings by the clicks of the affected pages.