How does CodeFrog compare to Semrush?

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CodeFrog and Semrush have different focuses. CodeFrog is a native desktop app ($99/year) for quality engineering; Semrush is a web-based SEO and digital marketing platform ($139.95–$499.95/month).

CodeFrog adds: WCAG AA/AAA accessibility testing, OWASP security scanning, W3C HTML validation, code analysis (secrets detection, supply chain vulnerabilities, static analysis), Open Graph/Twitter Card validation, and localhost/dev domain testing before deployment.
Semrush adds: Keyword research (26.3B keywords), backlink analysis (43T links), daily rank tracking, competitive keyword gap analysis, content marketing toolkit, PPC/advertising tools, and 140+ automated site audit checks.
Key difference: CodeFrog is $99/year with no URL limits. Semrush starts at $139.95/month. Semrush has no native accessibility testing, no security scanning, no HTML validation, and no code analysis.

Note: Full WCAG AA/AAA conformance requires manual testing with assistive technologies beyond what any automated tool provides. See CodeFrog's WCAG page for details.

Use CodeFrog for quality engineering and pre-deployment testing; use Semrush for SEO marketing intelligence and competitive analysis.

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