The Ahrefs alternative built for today.

Done-for-you SEO & AI search. We write the content, fix the schema, create the outreach. You publish.

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$99/mo · 30-days risk free Loved by 200+ builders Fokal featured on Peerpush

Fokal vs Ahrefs Lite, side by side

A fair comparison. Where Ahrefs is stronger, we say so.

Fokal $99/mo Ahrefs Lite $129/mo
AI search visibility (ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews) Tracked + actioned Not included
Editorial brand profile on platform Included (do-follow backlink) Not included
Done-for-you content (articles + schema + outreach) Included Data only. You do the work.
Schema fixes shipped to your site Included Not included
Editorial outreach for backlinks Included Not included
Site audit + recommendations Included Included
Keyword research Included via SerpAPI Larger keyword database
Backlink index Smaller index Industry-leading index
Cancel anytime Yes Yes
Price $99/mo $129/mo (Lite)

Pricing as of April 2026. Source: ahrefs.com/pricing. Ahrefs is a trademark of Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. Fokal is not affiliated with Ahrefs.

What you actually get for $99/mo

A working AI agent doing the SEO work, not another dashboard you have to learn.

Editorial profile on fokal.com

Wikipedia-style, footnoted, AI-search-optimized. A real do-follow backlink for your brand.

Content written and ready to publish

Your AI agent drafts articles tied to keywords you actually rank for. Connect a CMS and Fokal publishes them too.

Schema and technical fixes shipped

JSON-LD blocks, robots directives, sitemap declarations. Generated, validated, and ready to paste into your site.

Tracked in Google + AI engines

See your rankings in Google, plus your visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews. All in one dashboard.

Trusted by 200+ founders and small businesses

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Customer stories

Real customers. Real numbers.

Hayden, founder of Golden Eggs Property, on a phone call with Sydney harbour in the background
“I’ve paid agencies before. The aha moment with Fokal was how straightforward it is. AI queries on our pages are up 250%. Google traffic up 53%. No slide decks, no back-and-forth.”

Hayden · Golden Eggs Property · Sydney buyer’s agency

+250%

user queries on AI per page

+53%

organic traffic from Google

Source: · 30-day period

Tim, founder of Reyourrun, wearing Reyourrun sport sunglasses at the coast
“A month ago we were invisible in AI search. Now ChatGPT and Google AI cite us alongside Goodr and Oakley. I haven’t written a word.”

Tim · Reyourrun · Performance running gear, AU

Cited in AI search

Cited as a primary source on both leading AI search engines. Listed alongside iRunFar and Tom’s Guide. Ahead of Goodr.

Source: · 6 articles + 1 head-to-head shipped in 30 days

One simple plan

Everything you need to rank in Google and get cited in AI.

Fokal
$99 /month

Cancel anytime. Refund within 30 days for any reason.

  • AI agent that writes, audits, and ships fixes
  • AI search visibility tracking (ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews)
  • Editorial brand profile on fokal.com (do-follow backlink)
  • Done-for-you content drafts every month
  • Schema and technical SEO fixes
  • Editorial outreach for backlinks
  • Google + AI engine ranking dashboard
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No setup fees. No commitment. Refund within 30 days for any reason.

Hear from our founder

Patrick Gallagher, founder of Fokal

AI is rewriting how people find brands. The tools built for the old internet (Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz) give you data and leave you to figure out the rest. You don’t have time for that.

Fokal is the agent we built because we needed it. It writes the content, fixes the schema, creates the outreach, and tracks where you show up. Across both Google and AI search. You publish.

You won’t find me hiding behind support tickets. If Fokal doesn’t earn its keep in 30 days, email me directly at patrick@fokal.com and I’ll refund you in full. No forms, no fight. Give it a real go.

Patrick Gallagher Founder of Fokal

Common questions

How is Fokal different from Ahrefs?

Ahrefs is a research tool. It gives you data about your site, your competitors, and keywords, then you do the work. Fokal does the work. Your AI agent writes content, fixes schema, creates outreach, and tracks your visibility in both Google and AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity.

Do I need to keep my Ahrefs subscription?

For most founders and small teams, no. Fokal covers what you actually need to act on. If you have a dedicated SEO team that uses deep backlink research daily, keep both. If you use Ahrefs to occasionally check rankings and find content ideas, Fokal replaces it.

What if Fokal doesn't work for my site?

You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Email support@fokal.com within 30 days of signup for any reason and we'll refund you in full. No forms, no fight.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from your billing settings in one click. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.

How long until I see results?

Schema fixes and content drafts ship within days of signup. AI citations and ranking lifts typically show in 30 to 90 days, depending on your starting position. The 30-day money-back window means you can keep your money if early progress doesn't convince you.

Who actually does the work, me or Fokal?

Fokal does the heavy lifting: writing, schema, outreach drafts, visibility tracking. You publish (or connect a CMS so we publish for you) and approve outreach pitches. Most users spend 30 minutes a week reviewing Fokal's output.

Does Fokal publish content directly to my site?

Yes, if you connect a supported CMS (Wix is live; WordPress and Webflow are next). Otherwise, Fokal saves drafts you can copy/paste or export.

Eight minutes to something you can ship.