Majestic
SISTRIX
| Feature | Majestic | SISTRIX |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49.99/mo | From $99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | link-builders, seo-professionals, agencies, enterprise-seo | european-seo-teams, agencies, enterprise-brands, in-house-seo |
| Founded | 2004 | 2008 |
| Site Explorer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trust Flow | ✓ | ✗ |
| Citation Flow | ✓ | ✗ |
| Backlink History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bulk Backlink Checker | ✓ | ✗ |
| Topical Trust Flow | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visibility Index | ✗ | ✓ |
| Keyword Research | ✗ | ✓ |
| Competitor Analysis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Content Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
| Link Module | ✗ | ✓ |
| Optimizer | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ SISTRIX Pros
- Best visibility index in Europe
- Comprehensive toolbox
- Strong competitive analysis
- Reliable historical data
✗ SISTRIX Cons
- More expensive than alternatives
- EU-focused (less US data)
- Learning curve for beginners
The Verdict
Majestic is built for link builders and seo professionals, with a focus on site-explorer and trust-flow. SISTRIX targets european seo teams and agencies and leads with visibility-index and keyword-research.
On pricing, Majestic is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $49.99/mo compared to $99/mo for SISTRIX. That $49.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Majestic has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. SISTRIX requires a paid subscription from day one.
SISTRIX 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.
Both tools are a solid fit for agencies — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: SISTRIX has a slight overall edge — but if largest backlink database available matters most to you, Majestic may still be the right call.