Ahrefs

AI-enhanced SEO toolset with industry-leading backlink index and keyword research capabilities

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Unified data and AI lakehouse platform for enterprise-scale machine learning

Ahrefs

Moderate

14/25

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Excellent

22/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionAhrefsDatabricks (Mosaic AI)

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Ahrefs: Singapore-incorporated and bootstrapped; data processed across global infrastructure; no formal per-customer data residency selection but alternative jurisdiction to US CLOUD Act-covered vendors

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

3/5

Singapore-incorporated and bootstrapped; data processed across global infrastructure; no formal per-customer data residency selection but alternative jurisdiction to US CLOUD Act-covered vendors

5/5

Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Ahrefs: Singapore incorporation provides a favourable alternative to US-based alternatives; Singapore has PDPA data protection legislation and is not subject to US CLOUD Act; GDPR DPA available

Databricks (Mosaic AI): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

3/5

Singapore incorporation provides a favourable alternative to US-based alternatives; Singapore has PDPA data protection legislation and is not subject to US CLOUD Act; GDPR DPA available

2/5

US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Ahrefs: Primarily processes public web index data; customer account and project data retained per privacy policy; no known use of customer data for model training

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

3/5

Primarily processes public web index data; customer account and project data retained per privacy policy; no known use of customer data for model training

5/5

Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Ahrefs: No publicly confirmed SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications; GDPR DPA available; cookie-free Web Analytics reduces personal data exposure

Databricks (Mosaic AI): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

2/5

No publicly confirmed SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications; GDPR DPA available; cookie-free Web Analytics reduces personal data exposure

5/5

SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Ahrefs: Bootstrap model and Singapore jurisdiction are notable differentiators; absence of formal security certifications limits suitability for highly regulated sectors requiring SOC 2 evidence

Databricks (Mosaic AI): Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

3/5

Bootstrap model and Singapore jurisdiction are notable differentiators; absence of formal security certifications limits suitability for highly regulated sectors requiring SOC 2 evidence

5/5

Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

Total Score

14/25

22/25

Best For

Ahrefs

Best for teams that prioritise data residency (scores 3/5) and need a bronze-tier tool.

Databricks (Mosaic AI)

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017); regulated industries (ICO, HHS); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment.

Detailed Comparison

Ahrefs vs Databricks (Mosaic AI): Trust & Compliance Comparison

Ahrefs (Ahrefs, SG) scores 14/25 overall with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. AI-enhanced SEO toolset with industry-leading backlink index and keyword research capabilities. Databricks (Mosaic AI) (Databricks, US) scores 22/25 with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. Unified data and AI lakehouse platform for enterprise-scale machine learning.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Ahrefs (3/5): Singapore-incorporated and bootstrapped; data processed across global infrastructure; no formal per-customer data residency selection but alternative jurisdiction to US CLOUD Act-covered vendors

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Ahrefs leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●Ahrefs (3/5): Singapore incorporation provides a favourable alternative to US-based alternatives; Singapore has PDPA data protection legislation and is not subject to US CLOUD Act; GDPR DPA available

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (2/5): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; SCCs and DPAs available for EU/UK transfers

#### Data Retention & Training

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Ahrefs (3/5): Primarily processes public web index data; customer account and project data retained per privacy policy; no known use of customer data for model training

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Customer controls all data retention; Databricks has no access to data stored in customer cloud accounts

#### Certifications

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 2/5.

●Ahrefs (2/5): No publicly confirmed SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications; GDPR DPA available; cookie-free Web Analytics reduces personal data exposure

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/17/18, HIPAA, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI DSS, and HITRUST certified

#### Regulatory Fit

Databricks (Mosaic AI) leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Ahrefs (3/5): Bootstrap model and Singapore jurisdiction are notable differentiators; absence of formal security certifications limits suitability for highly regulated sectors requiring SOC 2 evidence

●Databricks (Mosaic AI) (5/5): Purpose-built for regulated enterprise workloads; suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Ahrefs	Databricks (Mosaic AI)
FedRAMP Moderate	No	Yes
HIPAA	No	Yes
HITRUST	No	Yes
ISO 27001	No	Yes
ISO 27017	No	Yes
ISO 27018	No	Yes
PCI DSS	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	No	Yes

Overall Verdict

Databricks (Mosaic AI) has a clear trust advantage, scoring 22/25 compared to Ahrefs's 14/25. Databricks (Mosaic AI) particularly excels in data residency, data retention & training, certifications, regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Ahrefs or Databricks (Mosaic AI)?

Ahrefs has a TrustKit score of 14/25 while Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 22/25. Databricks (Mosaic AI) currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Ahrefs and Databricks (Mosaic AI) compare on data residency?

Ahrefs scores 3/5 for data residency (Singapore-incorporated and bootstrapped; data processed across global infrastructure; no formal per-customer data residency selection but alternative jurisdiction to US CLOUD Act-covered vendors), while Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 5/5 (Data resides entirely within the customer's own cloud account across all major global regions; VPC injection ensures no shared infrastructure).

Are Ahrefs and Databricks (Mosaic AI) GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Ahrefs has a regulatory fit score of 3/5 and Databricks (Mosaic AI) scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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