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ConvertKit vs Semrush: pricing compared

Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Marketing tools. Updated for 2026.

At a glance

Side by side

ConvertKit starts at $39/mo (Creator) and Semrush at $139/mo (SEO). For 10 people that's $39 vs $139 a month: ConvertKit is $100 a month (72%) cheaper than Semrush on list price.

ConvertKit

Cheaper for 10 people

From$39/mo

10 people: $39 a month · $468 a year

  • Free plan
  • Up to 17% off yearly
  • No startup credits listed
  • 3 plans · priced per plan

Semrush

Marketing

From$139/mo

10 people: $139 a month · $1,668 a year

  • Free plan
  • Up to 17% off yearly
  • No startup credits listed
  • 4 plans · priced per plan

Plans

ConvertKit and Semrush plans

Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.

ConvertKit

  • Newsletter (Free)

    Unlimited landing pages & forms · Unlimited broadcasts

    Free

  • Creator

    1,000 subscribers · Unlimited visual automations · $33/mo billed yearly

    $39/mo

  • Pro

    1,000 subscribers · Subscriber Signals · $66/mo billed yearly

    $79/mo

ConvertKit is now Kit (kit.com). Prices at 1,000 subscribers and scale with list size; monthly prices derived from the page's stated yearly savings. Pro has a first-year promo ($50/mo).

Prices from ConvertKit's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Semrush

  • Free

    1 project · 10 reports per day

    Free

  • SEO

    5 websites · 500 keywords tracked daily

    $139/mo

  • Starter

    5 websites, 500 keywords · 50 AI prompts tracked daily

    $199/mo

  • Pro+

    15 websites, 1,500 keywords · Historical SEO data

    $299/mo

New 'SEO + AI Search' lineup replaces Pro/Guru/Business. Advanced: contact sales.

Prices from Semrush's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Team cost

What each costs your team

Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.

ConvertKit and Semrush cost by team size
TeamConvertKit (Creator)Semrush (SEO)Difference
5 people$39$468/yr$139$1,668/yrConvertKit $100 less a month
10 people$39$468/yr$139$1,668/yrConvertKit $100 less a month
25 people$39$468/yr$139$1,668/yrConvertKit $100 less a month

ConvertKit is priced per plan. Semrush is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.

FAQ

ConvertKit vs Semrush: questions

Which is cheaper, ConvertKit or Semrush?

ConvertKit starts at $39/mo (Creator) and Semrush at $139/mo (SEO). For 10 people that's $39 vs $139 a month: ConvertKit is $100 a month (72%) cheaper than Semrush on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.

Do ConvertKit and Semrush have free plans?

ConvertKit has a free plan (Newsletter (Free)). Semrush has a free plan (Free).

Are ConvertKit and Semrush cheaper if you pay yearly?

ConvertKit lists up to 17% off yearly billing. Semrush lists up to 17% off yearly billing.

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