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27local vs Semrush

Semrush is the research suite national SEO teams already know. Local is an add-on. 27local is local first: the site, the profile, the reviews, and the grid a single shop actually uses.

What 27local offers that Semrush does not

  • Priced for a shop, not a SEO department

    Semrush Pro starts around $140 a month before Local add-ons. Growth Pack is $49 a month, or $490 a year, for up to three businesses.

  • A website and a review inbox in the same place

    Semrush tells you what to write. 27local can generate the local site, draft the review replies, and publish Google posts without a second stack.

  • Maps and AI answers as first-class work

    Semrush Local can track map ranks if you already pay for the platform. 27local starts there, then adds what assistants say about you when someone asks for a plumber nearby.

  • No per-seat research tax

    Semrush charges for the platform, then for locations, then for extra users. 27local is one Growth Pack. The owner and the manager share it.

27local vs Semrush: feature by feature

Semrush wins on keyword databases, backlink indexes, and content research. 27local wins when the customer is a local business, not a content team.

Feature27localSemrush
Local website and blogGenerate and publish a local site, blog, and domainNot included
Google Business Profile workspaceAudit, attributes, services, hours, and postsListing tools on Semrush Local
Review inbox and draftsInbox, on-brand drafts, and optional automationLimited next to a reviews product
Local rank gridNeighbourhood-by-neighbourhood rank gridMap Rank Tracker as a Local add-on
Keywords and technical SEOKeywords, technical health, competitors, opportunitiesBest-in-class research suite
AI visibilityTrack what ChatGPT and other assistants say about youAI features aimed at content teams
Citations and listingsCitation gaps and a path to fix themListing Management add-on
Trust badgesLive rank and review badges for the siteNot included
Content studioContent studio for the site and Google postsContent tools for articles, not GBP posts
Price for a typical local shop$49/mo or $490/yr, up to 3 businessesFrom about $140/mo, plus Local add-ons

Why local businesses pick 27local over Semrush

  • You do not need a national SEO suite to win the next street.

    Semrush is the right tool when you publish 40 articles a month and chase country-wide keywords. A florist needs the Maps pack, the hours, and the reviews.

  • Local is not an add-on here.

    Semrush Local sits on top of a platform built for organic search. 27local is the platform. Grid, profile, inbox, and site share one business record.

  • The bill stays still when you add a second location.

    Growth Pack covers up to three businesses. Semrush tends to add a location fee, then a seat, then an add-on.

27local vs Semrush: what you actually pay

If you already live in Semrush for national SEO, keep it. Do not buy it as your first local tool. The shop down the street does not need that index.

27local

Growth Pack

Full local OS, up to 3 businesses

$49/mo or $490/yr

Website, reviews, Maps grid, Google profile, and AI visibility in one login. No extra seats, no per-location add-on.

Semrush

Semrush Pro plus Local

Research suite, then local add-ons

From about $160+/mo

Pro starts at about $140/mo

Local listing and map tools are commonly another $20 to $50 per location. You still need a website and a review inbox.

Frequently asked questions

Is 27local a Semrush alternative?

For a local business, yes. For a national content or agency research team, no. Semrush still leads on backlink indexes and keyword databases.

Does 27local do keyword research like Semrush?

27local includes organic keywords, technical health, and competitor gaps for the businesses you run. It is not trying to replace Semrush Sensor or a 20-billion-keyword index.

Does Semrush include a website builder?

No. Semrush reports on the site you already have. 27local can generate and publish a local site if you do not have one, or sit next to the site you keep.

How does pricing compare?

Growth Pack is $49 a month or $490 a year for up to three businesses. Semrush Pro is publicly listed from about $139.95 a month, with Local sold separately.

Can I use both?

Yes. Some agencies keep Semrush for research and 27local for the client workspace the owner actually opens.

There are two of us at the restaurant, so nobody here had time to learn SEO. 27local told us in plain words what was missing on our Google profile, rebuilt our page, and now we come up first when someone searches for a restaurant in our street. Saturdays are fully booked again.
Priya N., Restaurant owner, Arlington
Priya N., restaurant owner in Arlington

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