Hex
Majestic
| Feature | Hex | Majestic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $28/mo | Free / from $49.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | data-analysts, data-scientists, analytics-engineers, data-teams | link-builders, seo-professionals, agencies, enterprise-seo |
| Founded | 2019 | 2004 |
| Sql Cells | ✓ | ✗ |
| Python Cells | ✓ | ✗ |
| Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Site Explorer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Trust Flow | ✗ | ✓ |
| Citation Flow | ✗ | ✓ |
| Backlink History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bulk Backlink Checker | ✗ | ✓ |
| Topical Trust Flow | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hex Pros
- SQL + Python in one tool
- Beautiful data apps
- Collaborative notebooks
- Good sharing features
✗ Hex Cons
- Expensive for teams
- Learning curve for non-technical
- Limited self-hosting
✓ Majestic Pros
- Largest backlink database available
- Unique Trust Flow metric
- Historical index going back years
- Powerful bulk analysis
✗ Majestic Cons
- Focused only on links (no keyword research)
- Steep learning curve
- Expensive API access
The Verdict
Hex is built for data analysts and data scientists, with a focus on sql-cells and python-cells. Majestic targets link builders and seo professionals and leads with site-explorer and trust-flow.
On pricing, Hex is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $28/mo compared to $49.99/mo for Majestic. That $21.990000000000002/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Hex edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Hex has a slight overall edge — but if largest backlink database available matters most to you, Majestic may still be the right call.