Rank Math vs Slim SEO

Rank Math wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureRank MathSlim SEO
Our score7.8/108.4/10 (better)
Starts at€7.99/month$59/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs4M+ (better)70K+
Last Black Friday32% off–
CategorySEOSEO
VendorRankmatheLightUp
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Rank Math if…

  • Bloggers and small sites on WordPress
  • Agencies managing many client sites

Choose Slim SEO if…

  • Beginners who want SEO set up automatically
  • Freelancers and agencies with several client sites

Features

Rank Math

  • Schema generator
  • Keyword rank tracker
  • AI internal linking
  • SEO score and optimization
  • Broken link checker
  • Redirections module
  • Google Analytics 4 integration

Slim SEO

  • Automatic SEO setup
  • Lightweight
  • Visual schema builder
  • Link health monitoring
  • Google Search Console integration
  • Writing assistant

Pros and cons

Rank Math

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Schema generator with 840+ types included in every paid plan
  • PRO plan covers unlimited personal websites
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Pricing is listed in euros, excluding VAT
  • Renewal prices are higher than the first-year price on every plan
  • Some advanced modules are only in paid plans

Slim SEO

  • Free plugin covers meta tags, sitemaps and schema
  • Pro starts at $59 per year
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Schema builder, link tools and Search Console integration need Pro
  • Renewal is at the regular price after the first year

Pricing plans

Rank Math

  • PROStarts here

    €7.99/month

    Unlimited sites

    • Billed annually, ex VAT; renews at 8.99 per month
    • Unlimited personal websites
    • Track 1,000 keywords
  • Rank Math + WP Rocket

    €11.99/month

    1 site

    • Billed annually, ex VAT; renews at 13.99 per month
    • Includes WP Rocket for one website
    • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • Business

    €24.99/month

    100 sites

    • Billed annually, ex VAT; renews at 27.99 per month
    • Track 20,000 keywords
    • 24/7 priority support

Slim SEO

  • PersonalStarts here

    $59/year

    1 website sites

    • Visual schema builder
    • Link health monitoring
    • Google Search Console integration
  • Freelancer

    $119/year

    10 websites sites

    • Everything in Personal
    • 30+ pre-built schema types
    • Writing assistant
  • Agency

    $179/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Everything in Freelancer
    • One-year updates and support
    • Renewal at regular price $179

What Reddit says

Rank Math

Reddit discussion of Rank Math is dominated by security reports, including a supply-chain backdoor in Rank Math PRO 3.0.123 and claims that the plugin grants admin-level access. Users also question its performance, feature bloat and push toward premium features, though some still praise its schema, redirect and sitemap tools.

Slim SEO

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Rank Math vs Slim SEO questions

Is Rank Math better than Slim SEO?

On our comparison Rank Math comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Rank Math or Slim SEO?

Rank Math starts at €7.99/month and Slim SEO starts at $59/year.

Can I get Rank Math or Slim SEO cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Rank Math was 32% off last year.

Both products

Rank Math

7.8/10

Rank Math is a Search Engine Optimization plugin for WordPress that makes it easy for anyone to optimize their content with built-in suggestions based on widely-accepted best practices.

Free version
Yes
Price
From €7.99/month
Category
SEO

Slim SEO

8.4/10

Slim SEO Pro offers powerful technical SEO features including advanced schema markup, link management, and content optimization.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $59/year
Category
SEO

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