Evidence register
Sources, status, and updates
A product is not hands-on tested merely because its documentation was read. This register keeps that distinction visible.
| Tool | Test status | Verified pricing snapshot | Primary source | Checked | Material limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankability | Documentation reviewed | $199 Growth; $399 Scale; $799 Agency | Official pricing page | 2026-08-22 | Website capacity differs from client records. |
| Semrush | Documentation reviewed | $139 SEO; $199 SEO + AI Search | Official pricing page | 2026-08-22 | Seats and report add-ons can increase agency cost. |
| Ahrefs | Documentation reviewed | $129 Lite; $249 Standard | Official pricing guide | 2026-08-22 | Base plans include one user before seat additions. |
| SE Ranking | Documentation reviewed | $103.20 Core annually | Official pricing page | 2026-08-22 | Core includes one manager seat; agency features may add cost. |
| Screaming Frog | Documentation reviewed | $279/year per user | Official pricing page | 2026-08-22 | Desktop specialist; team licenses are per user. |
| AgencyAnalytics | Documentation reviewed | $20/client/month annually | Official pricing page | 2026-08-22 | Five-client reference cost: $100/month before add-ons. |
| Google Search Console | Documentation reviewed | No charge | Official help documentation | 2026-08-22 | Google-only first-party data; not an agency operating platform. |
| Google Analytics 4 | Documentation reviewed | Standard service: no charge | Official terms and help | 2026-08-22 | 360 is contract-priced; implementation quality controls usefulness. |
Documentation reviewed
Capabilities and prices were checked against primary sources. No score for usability, support, or data quality is presented as observed.
Hands-on workflow tests
Five-client scenarios, exports, screenshots, timing, limits, and normalized costs will be added before the scored edition.
Change log
Material updates
August 22, 2026 · v1.0
Published the documentation-reviewed homepage; verified Ahrefs and AgencyAnalytics pricing; clarified Semrush SEO versus SEO + AI pricing; normalized AgencyAnalytics to five clients; and labeled hands-on evidence as pending.