To get the Semrush free trial for 14 days instead of the standard 7, you sign up through a partner link and the extended trial activates automatically — no promo code to hunt for. Below is the exact signup, proof that nothing is charged on day one, and how to cancel before the 14 days end so you stay free.
How to get the Semrush free trial 14 days
Quick answer: Semrush gives everyone a standard 7-day trial. Through the partner link you currently get a 14-day Pro trial instead. It needs a card, but the charge today is $0 and you can cancel any time before the 14 days are up.
The longer window matters more than it sounds. Seven days is barely enough to set up a project and run one audit; 14 gives you time to actually research keywords, study a competitor, and decide whether the tool earns its price before anything is charged.
Start the Semrush free trial
Get the extended 14-day Pro trial and test the full toolkit before you pay a cent.
What you need before you start
Two things: a real email address (Semrush sends a verification code you’ll enter during signup), and a credit or debit card for the final step. The card isn’t charged today — it’s only there so the plan can continue if you decide to keep it. Set a reminder to cancel and you’ll never pay.
How to activate the 14-day trial step by step
- Open the trial link and go straight to the Sign up button (top right). Don’t explore the homepage first — that’s where people land on the wrong, standard-trial page.
- Create your account with email or Google. No card is needed here. Use a real inbox, because a verification code lands there next.
- Answer the short setup questions (your role, experience, what you want Semrush for). About 30 seconds — pick whatever fits.
- The partner link sets you up on the 14-day Pro plan. Confirm it and continue to checkout.
- Enter your card and confirm. Your charge today is $0; billing only starts when the 14 days end, and only if you haven’t cancelled.
At checkout you’ll see the card fields and a plain summary: today’s charge $0, and a first-charge date 14 days out (the Pro plan is currently $139.95/month, plus any local tax). Nothing is taken now — the screen says so directly.
Once you confirm, you get full access to the toolkit — site audits, keyword research, competitor analysis, backlink data, rank tracking, and the AI-visibility features.
Is the 14-day trial really free?
Yes — and you can verify it inside the account. Open Subscription info, then the Payments tab, and the signup shows up as a $0.00 transaction marked “success,” not a payment. The only future charge listed is the one dated 14 days out, which never happens if you cancel first.
How to cancel before you’re charged
This is the step that makes the card harmless. Log in, click your profile icon (top right) and open Subscription info, then click Recurring: Active and choose Disable recurring payments.
Semrush then shows a retention screen offering a free training call. Ignore it and click Decline and unsubscribe. You may also get a confirmation email link you have to click — don’t assume you’re done until you see the confirmation.
One practical tip: cancel at least 24 hours before the end date, not on day 14 itself. Set a calendar reminder for day 12 or 13 the moment you sign up. If you do forget, Semrush has a 7-day money-back guarantee — but it’s narrow (mainly annual plans bought directly with a card), so treat it as a last resort, not a plan.
Is there a way to get it without a credit card?
For the full 14-day trial, no — a card is required at checkout, and a virtual or empty prepaid card can cause the trial to fail or get flagged. The only genuinely no-card option is the free Semrush account, which you can open with just an email. It’s limited to roughly ten searches a day with capped results, so it’s fine for a quick keyword lookup but too tight for real work. If you want to actually test the tools, the trial plus a cancel reminder is the better route.
What I found testing the Semrush trial
I would usually find the normal 7-day Semrush free trial to be short; however, 14 days is the perfect time to test everything out without facing the limitations of the free account with no trial active. The only downside is that you need to enter your payment details, and if you don’t want to pay the full amount and actually subscribe to the plan, you should also set a reminder to cancel the trial to avoid unwanted charges. Before the trial ends, you can decide for yourself if you find the subscription to be worth it. In my opinion, Semrush is the best all-in-one SEO tool for both beginners and advanced users.
Get 14 days of Semrush Pro free
Double the standard trial — and no charge at all if you cancel before it ends.
Is the 14-day Pro trial worth it?
If you have a specific job to do — a full site audit, a keyword gap analysis, a backlink review — yes, because 14 days is enough to finish that work and make a real decision. If you only want to poke around with no intention of using it, stick to the free account and skip the card.
On the plan: the partner link is a Pro trial, the right fit for a solo site or blogger, covering keyword research, audits, rank tracking, and competitor analysis. Semrush also sells a pricier Guru plan with historical data and content-marketing tools, but you’d only move to that after outgrowing Pro. Since these 14 days are free, the smart play is to put Pro through real work before the end date. For more, see our Semrush guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Semrush free trial 7 days or 14 days?
The standard Semrush trial is 7 days. The TutorialStack partner link currently opens an extended 14-day trial of the Pro plan, which is double the usual time to test the tools.
Does the Semrush 14-day trial require a credit card?
Yes. Creating a Semrush account needs only an email, but the 14-day trial asks for a card at checkout. Your charge on the day you sign up is $0, and you can cancel any time before the 14 days end to pay nothing.
Will Semrush charge me automatically after the 14 days?
Yes. When the 14 days end, the Pro plan starts and your card is billed its regular price, currently $139.95 a month plus any local tax. You avoid that entirely by cancelling before the end date.
How do I cancel the Semrush trial before being charged?
Log in, open Subscription info from your profile menu, click Recurring: Active, then Disable recurring payments. Work through the exit screen and choose Decline and unsubscribe to confirm. Do this at least 24 hours before the trial end date.
Is the 14-day trial for the Pro or Guru plan?
The partner link is specifically a 14-day Pro trial. Pro covers the core tools most people need — keyword research, site audits, rank tracking, and competitor analysis. Guru is a pricier plan you would only move to later if you outgrow Pro.
Related next step
Next: browse our more Semrush tutorials, or check the current software deals for what’s on offer across the tools we test.
