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Ahrefs
The backlink & keyword research powerhouse
$129/mo
Lemon Learning
No-code in-app guidance built for fast adoption
Custom pricing
HubSpot Marketing Hub
All-in-one marketing, CRM, and automation platform
Free plan
Klaviyo
Email & SMS built for ecommerce data
Free plan
Semrush
All-in-one SEO, content & competitive research
$139/mo
Mixpanel
Product & marketing analytics for funnels
Free plan
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