Thought for 19sNice
— I pulled together a big,
usable list of AI-powered SEO and backlink tools (free, paid, and freemium).
I aimed for variety so you can pick tools for keyword research, on-page content optimization,
backlink discovery, outreach, and link prospecting. I’ve included short notes about what each tool is best for and whether it’s free, paid, or freemium.
Quick note on sources: I used current SEO roundups and link-building guides to make sure the list covers the popular, trusted
tools people actually use.
Big platforms like Semrush and Ahrefs show up a lot in those lists, and specialist link builders (Respona, Pitchbox, Postaga, etc.) are the go-to outreach tools. Backlinko+4Self Made Millennials -+4Ahrefs+4
All-in-one AI SEO suites (keyword research, audits, content + links)
Semrush — Full SEO platform: keywords, site audit, backlink data, AI content tools. (Paid, limited free trial). Self Made Millennials -
Ahrefs — Top backlink index + keyword research + site explorer. (Paid; has limited free backlink checker). Ahrefs
Moz Pro — Keyword research, link explorer, on-page recommendations. (Paid + limited free features). SEMrush One / Semrush AI features — (Paid; AI-focused suite within Semrush). Self Made Millennials -
SE Ranking — Rank tracking, backlink checker, affordable, good for small sites. (Paid with trial). LinkBuilder.io
Mangools (KWFinder, SERPChecker) — Simpler UI, solid for keyword research and basic backlink checks. (Paid with trial). mangools