Noma vs
Ahrefs.
An AI search visibility tool against an SEO suite with AI tracking added, compared on what each one asks, how often and for how much.
The short answer
Noma by Nurdd asks 50 prompts every day on ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude from $79 a month, or $65 billed annually: about 6,000 answers a month. Ahrefs’ Lite plan, $129 a month, includes 150 AI prompt checks, and its AI Visibility Index is re-tested monthly. For daily AI answers, Noma gives far more for less.
AI answers a month
6,000- Noma Starter: 6,000 responses a month
- Ahrefs Lite: 150 AI prompt checks
- From $79 against $129
Cadence
Daily- Noma: every prompt, every day
- Ahrefs Index: re-tested monthly
- Ahrefs custom prompts: daily to monthly
One platform
3 in 1- AI search visibility with Noma
- Creator marketing with Nia
- Google and Meta Ads with Pulse
Why teams pick Noma over Ahrefs
Pick Noma if…
- You want AI answers checked every day, not metered by check
- AI visibility is the job, and an SEO suite is overhead
- You want content drafts that close the gaps
- You want AI visibility beside creator and paid performance
Moving over is simple
- Keep Ahrefs for backlinks and keywords; run AI answers in Noma
- Bring your prompts and competitors to the demo
- Start on a 3-day free trial; nothing is charged if you cancel before day 3
Noma vs Ahrefs, row by row
Checked on Ahrefs’s own pages
| Capability | Noma | Ahrefs | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | AI search visibility only | SEO suite with Brand Radar added | Noma |
| Entry price with AI tracking | $79 a month, or $65 billed annually | $129 a month (Lite) | Noma |
| AI answers included | 6,000 responses a month on Starter | 150 AI prompt checks on Lite | Noma |
| Cadence | Daily | Index monthly; custom prompts daily, weekly or monthly | Noma |
| Citation sources | The page behind each citation | Cited pages and domains | Both |
| Seats on the entry plan | 2 | 1, extra users $40 each | Noma |
| Creator marketing and ads | Nia and Pulse on the same platform | Not offered | Noma |
“Not published” means Ahrefs’s pages do not state it. Sources are listed below.
Run it on your brand before you decide
Leave your work email and book a demo. We open Noma on your category and show where ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude name you, who they name instead, and which pages they cite.
Switching from Ahrefs? Bring your list to the demo. How Noma works
Pricing, as published
Noma: Starter $79 a month or $65 billed annually (50 prompts, 2 seats), Growth $299 or $249 (3 projects, 5 seats), Scale $799 or $665 (10 projects, 15 seats). Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial; a card is taken at signup and nothing is charged if you cancel before day 3.
Ahrefs: Free, Starter $29, Lite $129, Standard $249, Advanced $449, Enterprise $1,499 a month (annual). AI prompt checks: 150 on Lite, 300 on Standard, 600 on Advanced. Brand Radar AI from $199 a month; prompt packages from $50. One user per plan, extra users $40 to $80.
How we compare
Every fact about Ahrefs comes from Ahrefs’s own pages, checked on 22 Oct 2026. Plans are compared like for like: entry plan against entry plan, trial against trial.
Trademarks
Ahrefs is a trademark of its owner. Nurdd is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Ahrefs. We re-check these facts regularly and date every check.
Questions about Noma vs Ahrefs
What is the difference between Noma and Ahrefs?
Ahrefs is an SEO suite with Brand Radar for AI visibility, metered by prompt checks. Noma by Nurdd is built only for AI search: every tracked prompt is asked daily on ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude, with 13 AI engines available.
How much does Ahrefs AI tracking cost?
AI prompt checks start on Ahrefs Lite at $129 a month with 150 checks, rising to 300 on Standard and 600 on Advanced. Brand Radar AI starts at $199 a month. Noma Starter is $79 a month with 6,000 responses.
How often does Ahrefs update AI visibility?
Ahrefs says its AI Visibility Index is re-tested monthly, and custom prompts can run daily, weekly or monthly. Noma asks every prompt daily.
Can I use Noma with Ahrefs?
Yes. Ahrefs covers backlinks and keyword research; Noma covers what AI engines say. Many teams run both.
Does Noma have a free trial?
Yes. Every Noma plan starts with a 3-day free trial. A card is taken at signup, and nothing is charged if you cancel before day 3.
See where AI engines name you
Book a demo and see your own category prompts in Noma, then start a 3-day free trial.