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Updated May 14, 2026 · Independent Analysis

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Capability Overview
SpyFu logo - software comparison
SpyFuvs Moz Pro
4.4/5+0.1 vs Moz Pro
Only in SpyFu
  • Competitor organic keyword history
  • PPC keyword research
  • Ad copy history
✓ Free planFrom $39/mo(cheaper)N/A users · est.
Moz Pro logo - software comparison
Moz Provs SpyFu
4.3/5-0.1 vs SpyFu
Only in Moz Pro
  • Rank Tracking
  • Site Crawl
  • Keyword Explorer
From $49/mo(pricier)500k+ users users · est. 2004

Real-World Scenarios: When to Choose Which

The question that matters: “In what situation will I regret choosing A over B after 3 months?”

Scenario: Historical Keyword Research
SpyFu
Historical Keyword Research

Analyze 10 years of keyword ranking history to identify seasonal patterns before launching seasonal campaigns

Moz Pro
Keyword Priority Score Combining Volume and Competition

Moz Pro's Keyword Priority score combines search volume, difficulty, and CTR opportunity into a single actionable number, simplifying keyword triage for content teams who struggle to weigh competing metrics.

SpyFu Unique Strength
Competitor PPC Audit

Identify 500 keywords a competitor buys in Google Ads with their ad copy history to inform your own campaign strategy

→ Choose SpyFu if this scenario applies to you. Moz Pro doesn't offer a comparable solution.
SpyFu Unique Strength
Organic Gap Analysis

Find keywords where 3+ competitors rank but your domain doesn't appear to discover 200 content opportunities

→ Choose SpyFu if this scenario applies to you. Moz Pro doesn't offer a comparable solution.
SpyFu Unique Strength
New Market Entry

Before entering a new vertical, map the top 10 competitors' keyword footprints to estimate traffic potential and competition

→ Choose SpyFu if this scenario applies to you. Moz Pro doesn't offer a comparable solution.
Moz Pro Unique Strength
Link Intersect to Find Domains Linking to Competitors Only

Moz Pro's Link Intersect finds domains linking to 3+ competitors but not your site, producing a prioritized outreach list of sites already predisposed to link within your space.

→ Choose Moz Pro if this scenario applies to you. SpyFu doesn't offer a comparable solution.
Moz Pro Unique Strength
Site Crawl With Actionable Issue Prioritization by Impact

Moz Pro's site crawl categorizes technical issues by impact level, letting SEOs fix the 20% of issues driving 80% of ranking impact first rather than working through a flat list of errors.

→ Choose Moz Pro if this scenario applies to you. SpyFu doesn't offer a comparable solution.

Pricing Intelligence

SpyFu saves you $10/user/movs Moz Pro
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SpyFu Plans

Free tier available

Free0
Free
  • Limited searches/day
  • Basic competitor data
  • 10 results per search
BasicBest Value
$39/mo
  • Unlimited searches
  • 6 months history
  • 250 leads/mo
Professional
$79/mo
  • 15 years history
  • 500 leads/mo
  • API access
  • Custom reports
Full SpyFu Pricing Breakdown →
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Moz Pro Plans

Paid plans only

StarterBest Value
$49/mo
  • 1 user
  • 1 campaign
  • 50 tracked keywords
Standard
$99/mo
  • 1 user
  • 3 campaigns
  • 300 tracked keywords
Medium
$179/mo
  • 2 users
  • 10 campaigns
  • 1,500 tracked keywords
Full Moz Pro Pricing Breakdown →

Feature Matrix

6 differences found across 17 standardized features

Feature
SpyFu
Moz Pro
Site Audit
Local SEO
PPC Research
Content Optimization
Alerts
Historical Data
Total (raw)
14
15

Pros & Cons Face-Off

Evaluative strengths and weaknesses — not feature lists

Pros
  • +15+ years of historical keyword data no other tool matches
  • +Best competitor PPC research with ad copy history and spend estimates
  • +Significantly cheaper than Semrush or Ahrefs for similar competitor intelligence
Cons
  • Backlink index is smaller and less fresh than Ahrefs or Majestic
  • No content optimization or on-page SEO tools
Pros
  • +Inventor of Domain Authority metric
  • +Good beginner-friendly interface
  • +Strong local SEO tools
  • +Affordable Starter plan
Cons
  • Smaller backlink database than Ahrefs
  • Data freshness lags competitors
  • Fewer features than Semrush

At a Glance

User Rating
4.4/5vs4.3/5
SpyFu
Moz Pro
Starting Price
$39/movs$49/mo
SpyFu
Moz Pro
Feature Count
14 featuresvs15 features
SpyFu
Moz Pro
User Base
0vs500
SpyFu
Moz Pro

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Authored by Oleh KemExpert verified·Updated May 14, 2026·Our methodology

Sources

  1. 1.SpyFu Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. 2.Moz Pro Official PricingVendor pricing page
  3. 3.SpyFu Official WebsiteOfficial product website
  4. 4.Moz Pro Official WebsiteOfficial product website