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Ahrefs API Pricing in 2026: Clean Breakdown

For domain screening, backlink research and competitor keywords. Compare free Domain Rating checks, paid API allowances and Glasser usage costs.

Compare Ahrefs data access and costs by task

Official access, Glasser unit costs and available results by task
TaskOfficial access and pricingThrough GlasserWhat you get
Check a domain’s current Domain RatingPublic endpoint conditionsFree public Domain Rating endpoint$0.00 / requestNo need for a paid Ahrefs subscriptionCurrent Domain Rating with Ahrefs attribution.
Find referring domainsLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/month$0.00387 / returned domain rowNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyReferring domains and available link metrics.
Find organic keywordsLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/month$0.01548 / returned keyword rowNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyOrganic keywords and available ranking data.
Inspect individual backlinksLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/monthFrom $0.119832 / requestNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyInbound links and their available SEO metrics.
Find organic search competitorsLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/monthFrom $0.128391 / requestNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyCompeting domains and organic search overlap.
Find a site’s top organic pagesLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/monthFrom $0.196866 / requestNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyPages ranked by organic search performance.
Check organic traffic and keyword totalsLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/month$0.02838 / returned site metric rowNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyOrganic traffic and ranking keyword totals.
Look up keyword metricsLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/month$0.078747 / requestNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyKeyword search metrics from Keywords Explorer.
Discover related keyword ideasLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/month$0.01419 / returned keyword rowNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyRelated terms and available keyword metrics.
Track organic traffic over timeLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/month$0.013545 / returned history rowNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyHistorical organic traffic and keyword metrics.
Inspect search results for a keywordLite or higher + API unit allowanceAt least $129/monthFrom $0.023967 / requestNo need for an Ahrefs subscription or API keyRanking pages and available SERP metrics.

Official docs: API access and units · Paid plans · Public endpoints

What will your Ahrefs task cost?

Estimate returned domain rows. One returned domain row is one billing unit.

Ahrefs Official

Ahrefs subscription + API access

Required

  • Lite or higher Ahrefs subscription
  • API key and remaining API units
  • Plan-specific row limits

At least $129.00 / month

  • Lite: $129/month, 200,000 API units and up to 100 rows/request
  • Charged requests use at least 50 API units; fields and rows affect usage
With Glasser

Run through your agent with Glasser

  • No Ahrefs subscription or separate API key
  • Pay for individual SEO tasks
  • One Glasser skill across data sources

Your estimated invoice

Task
Find referring domains
Quantity
100 returned domain rows
Unit price
$0.00387 / returned domain row
$0.387estimated total

Referring domains and available link metrics.

Pay as you go. No monthly subscription. No separate provider accounts.

Estimate for returned records; result counts and available fields vary. Balance top-up, agent fees and taxes are separate.

Example workflow costs with Glasser

Check a domain shortlist without a paid plan

  1. Add domains
  2. Fetch current Domain Rating
  3. Keep scores and attribution
DomainDomain RatingAttribution
stripe.com9*Ahrefs
shopify.com9*Ahrefs
stripe.com9*Ahrefs
shopify.com9*Ahrefs

$0.00 estimated100 domain lookups

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Before you spend on Ahrefs data

Is Ahrefs API still Enterprise-only?

No. Current API v3 access starts with Lite. Higher plans include larger API unit allowances and row limits. Check the current tier instead of relying on older Enterprise-only comparisons. Read the official guide.

What can I check for free?

Ahrefs publishes a free current Domain Rating endpoint, and its free account supports eligible verified-site tools. These do not include the full competitor backlink or organic-keyword datasets. Glasser’s selected public Domain Rating call is also currently free. Read the official guide.

How do API units relate to rows?

Selected fields and returned rows determine unit consumption, with a minimum charge for paid requests. Glasser’s selected referring-domain and organic-keyword tasks bill per returned row, which is a separate billing system. Read the official guide.

Does Ahrefs offer a free trial?

Ahrefs says it does not offer free trials. Its free account and public endpoints have narrower capabilities than a paid subscription. Read the official guide.

Do the free test queries unlock any competitor domain?

Free test queries use the targets specified by Ahrefs documentation. They are for testing and are not a general allowance for arbitrary competitor research. Paid API access starts at Lite. Read the official guide.

Is Glasser an Ahrefs trial?

No. Glasser provides independently metered data tasks. You can evaluate a small result set without buying a separate Ahrefs subscription, but this does not unlock the Ahrefs application.

What does the Glasser estimate include?

The selected data requests or returned records at the listed rate. Pagination, retries and extra steps can add usage. Adding balance, agent or model charges and taxes are separate. No monthly Glasser subscription is required.

How do I run this with my agent?

Copy the task prompt to your agent, set up the Glasser skill and supply the requested inputs. Use one Glasser connection to combine data sources; inspect the selected endpoint for its input limits and available fields.

Pricing sources

Checked November 10, 2026. USD, before tax. Glasser rates are from the live catalog; request and result billing are kept separate. Output coverage can differ from the official product. Masked workflow rows demonstrate the output format and are not completed runs.

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