Stop Paying Ahrefs $99+/Month

Why ReadyToRelease is Better Than Ahrefs for Startup Validation

Ahrefs is a powerful tool—if you're a digital marketer managing SEO campaigns. But for founders validating startup ideas, paying $99-$999+ per month for backlink analysis is like buying a Ferrari to go to the grocery store.

The Core Problem

• Wrong tool for the job: Ahrefs focuses on SEO/backlinks, not market research
• Expensive for startups: $99+/month is money that could fund development or marketing
• Incomplete analysis: Doesn't help with market sizing or financial projections
• Requires expertise: You need to know SEO to use it effectively
• Locked in: Monthly contracts make it hard to experiment

What Founders Need Instead

When you're validating a startup idea, you don't need comprehensive backlink analysis. You need answers to these questions in 5 minutes:

1. Is there a big enough market for my idea?
2. Who are the competitors and what are they doing?
3. Can I realistically compete and make money?
4. What's my best go-to-market strategy?

ReadyToRelease: Purpose-Built for Startup Validation

ReadyToRelease answers all four questions in one comprehensive report for $3. No learning curve, no subscriptions, no lock-in. Just enter your idea and get instant insights. And if your idea pivots? Generate a new report immediately—no additional charges.

The Numbers

Even if you only use Ahrefs for 3 months during your validation phase, that's $300 minimum. ReadyToRelease costs $3. That's 100x cheaper for the exact data you need. And you can keep generating reports indefinitely—no additional cost.