Are you an SEO freelancer? In your professional activity, you could well use Semrush, a powerful tool for analyzing website performance, researching keywords or monitoring the competition. However, you don’t want to use all the features and quotas allotted in the expensive subscription price. To reduce your costs, you may be tempted to share access with other users.
However, there are risks involved in sharing login and password information: a malicious or careless user could modify the subscription, purchase additional quotas or incur unexpected charges on the associated credit card. But sharing is still possible by following these steps: so to avoid these inconveniences, follow the recommendations presented in this article.
Semrush: an indispensable SEO tool
Semrush is an all-in-one platform for online marketing professionals. It offers advanced tools for :
- Website analysis (technical audit, SEO performance, etc.) ;
- Keyword search ;
- Monitoring backlinks ;
- Advertising campaign management (Google Ads, PPC) ;
- Competitive analysis.
With its user-friendly interface and detailed reports, Semrush is the preferred choice for freelancers, agencies and companies wishing to optimize their SEO.
Semrush’s competitors
Although Semrush is a dominant player, other tools offer similar functionality. Here is a comparative table of the main solutions:
| Tool | Base rate | Key features | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semrush | 139.95/month | SEO, PPC, Backlinks, Site audit | Intuitive interface |
| Ahrefs | 99/month | Backlinks, Content, Competitor analysis | Backlink analysis |
| Moz Pro | 99/month | Keyword tracking, SEO audit | Ease of use |
| Ubersuggest | 29/month | Keyword research, Site analysis | Affordable price |
| Serpstat | 69/month | SEO analysis, PPC, Backlinks | Good value for money |
Why share a Semrush subscription?
Sharing a Semrush subscription can be a simple and cost-effective solution, provided you do it correctly.
Semrush offers a basic subscription at $139.95/month, which allows you to create up to five sub-accounts, each with its own project. Each additional sub-account costs $45/month. Here’s an example of the cost breakdown for a five-user share:
| Number of users | Total subscription cost | Cost per user with options |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | 139,95$ | 139,95$ |
| 5 users | 320$ | 64$ |
This system enables costs to be divided, while maintaining individualized, secure access for each participant. This arrangement respects the rule in Semrush’s general terms and conditions not to make a profit from the resale of subscriptions, since it is limited to the reimbursement of expenses.
The risks of sharing your login and password
Sharing your Semrush credentials is strongly not recommended. Here’s why:
- Financial risk: ⚠️ Anyone with access to your account can modify your subscription or purchase additional quotas. These fees would be charged directly to your credit card.
- Please note the terms of use: Semrush does not explicitly forbid the sharing of identifiers, but reminds you that you alone are responsible for the security of your account, and that you will assume all consequences. Nor does Semrush authorize sharing with third parties not registered on your plan.
- Lack of control: You can’t track other users’ activities on your account, quotas used, or security (login alerts).
Share Semrush securely
To share Semrush safely, follow these steps:
- Invite users via the dedicated function 📩
- Go to the User management page. (see image above)
- Click on ” Add a user ” and enter the participants’ email addresses.
- Activate individual limits 🔍
- In the user management menu, click on thesettings icon ⚙️ (top right).
- Select ” Individual limits “, then distribute quotas evenly across the user table (for example, 1/5th per user if there are five of you).
- Deactivate sub-account purchases ❌ 💵
- Contact Semrush customer service via online chat. To date, this is the only solution to achieve this limitation.
- Ask us to deactivate the purchase option for sub-accounts. This ensures that only administrators can make purchases.
- Further configuration options
- For optimal configuration, please refer to the Semrush FAQ page, which will provide you with further useful information.
Sharesub to spread the cost?
All you have to do is make sure your co-subscribers pay you every month. The easiest and most effective way to do this is to use Sharesub. The platform allows you to find other co-subscribers to monetize your fees, and will ensure that subscribers have paid at the beginning of each month, securing funds throughout the month.
