Every major rank tracker talks about “accuracy” and “speed.” But the truth is that most rely on the same APIs to collect SERP data — usually DataForSEO, SERP API, or similar providers. What makes them different isn’t the data itself — it’s how much markup they charge for it.
DataForSEO powers many of the biggest names in the industry — and it’s also what drives
SEO Maven’s Rank Tracker.
If you’re not sure what “num=100” means, start here →
What Is num=100?.
Or, to see how top tools reacted after Google changed it, read
How the Top Rank Trackers Handled the num=100 Update.
1. If Everyone Tracked 100 Results…
Below is what each vendor’s effective cost would look like if they delivered a full Top 100 (10-page) dataset using DataForSEO’s own pricing as the baseline.
| Tool | Their Approx. Price / 1 000 Keywords | If They Fetched Top 100 Results | DataForSEO Raw Cost (Top 100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AccuRanker | ≈ $8 – $12 | Would still cost ≈ $8–12 even though raw data = $1.05 | $1.05 (2 requests) |
| SE Ranking | ≈ $6 – $10 | ≈ 6–9× DataForSEO cost | $1.05 |
| Authority Labs | ≈ $7 – $9 | ≈ 7–9× DataForSEO cost | $1.05 |
| Nightwatch | ≈ $8 – $12 | ≈ 8–12× DataForSEO cost | $1.05 |
| SEO Maven Rank Tracker | $197 / year = Unlimited | ≈ 1× baseline — no per-fetch markup | $1.05 basis (DataForSEO) |
2. How They Actually Handle Depth
Here’s the current reality — what each platform really shows you today, and what DataForSEO would charge if you pulled that same depth directly.
| Tool | Depth Tracked | Their Effective Cost / 1 000 Keywords | DataForSEO Cost for That Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| AccuRanker | 3 pages (≈ Top 30 daily) / 100 2× monthly | ≈ $8 – $12 | $0.63 (30 results) – $1.05 (100) |
| SE Ranking | 6 pages (≈ 60 results) | ≈ $6 – $10 | $0.80 (≈ 60 results) |
| Authority Labs | 5 pages (≈ 50 results) | ≈ $7 – $9 | $0.70 (≈ 50 results) |
| Nightwatch | 5 pages (≈ 50 results) | ≈ $8 – $12 | $0.70 (≈ 50 results) |
| SEO Maven Rank Tracker | User-controlled (10 – 100) | $197 / year = Unlimited | $0.60 – $1.05 (range) |
The Takeaway
Most rank trackers resell the same data you could access directly — adding 8–12× markup while limiting how deep or how often you can check results.
SEO Maven passes the savings straight to you: full control over depth (10, 50 or 100 results), unlimited keywords, and transparent pricing built on raw DataForSEO rates — not inflated SaaS markups.