Compare: Google Search Console vs Majestic

A side-by-side analysis to help you find the right tool.

Google Search Console

Free(Free)

N/A — entirely free

Paid($50–$200/mo)

Free account with limited data access

Pricing Model

Google Search ConsoleFree

MajesticPaid

Budget Tier

Google Search ConsoleFree

Majestic$50–$200/mo

Free Trial

Google Search ConsoleN/A — entirely free

MajesticFree account with limited data access

Company Size Fit

Google Search ConsoleSolo / Freelancer, Small Team (2–20), Mid-Market (20–200), Enterprise (200+)

MajesticSolo / Freelancer, Small Team (2–20), Mid-Market (20–200)

Business Type Fit

Google Search ConsoleB2B, B2C, D2C / E-commerce, Agency

MajesticB2B, B2C, Agency

Best For

Google Search ConsoleEvery site owner — foundational, not optional

MajesticLink-building specialists wanting one of the largest independent backlink indexes

Pros

Google Search Console

Majestic

Cons

Google Search Console

Majestic

Backlinks ONLY — no keyword research, no rank tracking, no site audit, no content tools
dated UI
less intuitive than Ahrefs for the same job