Why it's an alternative to Ahrefs: Search Console-powered toolkit for internal links, quick wins, content decay, cannibalization and rank tracking.
made by
Ian Nuttall
Ian Nuttall3 indie alternatives · Marketing & SEO Tools
Indie alternatives to Ahrefs (2026)
Ahrefs is a leading all-in-one SEO suite with plans that start at over $100 a month. Indie founders often only need part of it, such as keyword research, rank tracking or Search Console insights. Below are 3 alternatives built by independent makers — ian.is SEO tools, Nozzle and SEO Boost — with what each does differently, who makes it and any revenue they have shared publicly.
Ahrefs alternatives at a glance
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| # | Product | Maker | Status | Reported revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ian.is SEO tools | Ian Nuttall | Active | — |
| 2 | Nozzle | Tanner Linsley | Active | — |
| 3 | SEO Boost | Abdo El-Mobayad | Active | — |
The 3 best indie alternatives to Ahrefs
Each product is made and run by an independent maker or a small, self-directed team.
Why it's an alternative to Ahrefs: Enterprise rank-tracking platform for teams that need deep SERP data.
made by
Tanner Linsley
Tanner Linsley
Why it's an alternative to Ahrefs: Keyword research and URL indexing tools, plus SEO skill files for using Claude and other LLMs.
made by
Abdo El-Mobayad
Abdo El-MobayadWhy choose an indie-made tool?
You talk to the maker
With a small product, support requests and feature ideas usually reach the person who wrote the code, and many makers build in public and reply to users directly.
Focused and fairly priced
Small teams tend to do one job well instead of bundling every feature into enterprise tiers, and many indie tools offer one-time licenses, open-source editions or free plans.
Built by real people
These 3 alternatives come from 3 makers in United States Egypt. Paying them funds a sustainable, independent business.
Meet the makers: Ian Nuttall, Tanner Linsley, Abdo El-Mobayad.
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Ahrefs alternatives FAQ
What are the best indie alternatives to Ahrefs?
IndieMakerList lists 3 indie-made alternatives to Ahrefs: ian.is SEO tools (by Ian Nuttall), Nozzle (by Tanner Linsley) and SEO Boost (by Abdo El-Mobayad).
Why do people look for alternatives to Ahrefs?
Ahrefs is a leading all-in-one SEO suite with plans that start at over $100 a month. Indie founders often only need part of it, such as keyword research, rank tracking or Search Console insights.
Who builds these Ahrefs alternatives?
They are built by 3 independent makers from 2 countries, including United States and Egypt, rather than a large company. Each maker has a profile on IndieMakerList with their other products and links.
Are these Ahrefs alternatives still maintained?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, all 3 are active and still run by the makers who built them.
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