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Mangools vs Moz Pro
Both are on our shortlist, and most people only need one. Here is where each genuinely wins.
Which fits your work better: Mangools or Moz Pro?
Mangools suits freelancers and small teams who want keyword research and rank tracking for a modest keyword set without a four-figure software budget. Moz Pro suits teams who report on Domain Authority to clients or stakeholders, and beginners who want a gentler on-ramp. Mangools is cheaper to start with ($37.70/month against $49/month), so price alone favours it.
Mangools
Keyword Research ToolsA lower-cost keyword research, SERP and rank tracking bundle.
Moz Pro
Keyword Research ToolsThe originator of Domain Authority, now the smallest of the majors.
Decision view
Compare what changes the answer
| Decision factor | Mangools$37.70/mo | Moz Pro$49/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $37.70/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Not verified | No |
| Free trial | Not verified | 7 days |
| Best for | Freelancers and small teams who want keyword research and rank tracking for a modest keyword set without a four-figure software budget. | Teams who report on Domain Authority to clients or stakeholders, and beginners who want a gentler on-ramp. |
| Not for | Agencies tracking thousands of keywords, or anyone doing competitive link research where index size decides the work. | Anyone doing serious competitive link analysis, where the index gap is decisive. |
Shared answers are dimmed so trade-offs stay visible.
Plan comparison
Published plans as recorded on each vendor’s pricing page on its verification date. Limits and add-ons differ between vendors, so compare at your own volume.
Mangools
| Plan | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $37.70 | Price with annual billing ($452.40/year; the vendor shows a $732/year list price). 200 tracked keywords updated weekly, 100 keyword research requests per 24h, 100k backlinks per month, no extra seats. |
| Premium | $52.70 | Price with annual billing ($632.40/year; list $972/year). 700 tracked keywords updated weekly, 500 keyword research requests per 24h, 500k backlinks per month, 3 extra seats. |
| Agency | $97.70 | Price with annual billing ($1,172.40/year; list $1,692/year). 1,500 tracked keywords updated daily, 1.2k keyword research requests per 24h, 1.2M backlinks per month, 5 extra seats. |
Moz Pro
| Plan | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49 | — |
| Standard | $99 | — |
| Medium | $179 | — |
| Large | $299 | — |
Where Mangools wins
- Entry plan is $37.70/month with annual billing, below Moz Pro's $49 and SE Ranking's $129 entry plans
- Search Console import and white-label reporting are listed for rank tracking
- Daily rank updates are available on the Agency plan
Where Moz Pro wins
- Domain Authority remains the industry's common currency in reporting
- Approachable interface with genuinely good learning material
- 7-day trial on Moz's own site; longer trials (such as 30 days) are only occasionally offered through partner links or promotions
Mangools or Moz Pro?
Mangools suits freelancers and small teams who want keyword research and rank tracking for a modest keyword set without a four-figure software budget. Moz Pro suits teams who report on Domain Authority to clients or stakeholders, and beginners who want a gentler on-ramp. Mangools is cheaper to start with ($37.70/month against $49/month), so price alone favours it.
Freelancers and small teams who want keyword research and rank tracking for a modest keyword set without a four-figure software budget.
Teams who report on Domain Authority to clients or stakeholders, and beginners who want a gentler on-ramp.
What decides it
- Entry price
- Mangools starts at $37.70/month; Moz Pro at $49/month. Compare the plan that matches your real usage, not the entry tier.
- Trial
- Mangools offers no free plan or trial on record; Moz Pro offers a 7-day trial.
- Platforms
- Mangools: web, api. Moz Pro: web, chrome-extension, api.
- What each gives up
- Mangools: rank tracking is capped at 200 to 1,500 keywords depending on the plan. Moz Pro: link index materially smaller than Ahrefs and Semrush.