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Channelcrawler alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Channelcrawler alternative for most people is vidIQ (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of YouTube SEO tools. It's also the best free one.
Channelcrawler compared with 5 alternatives: NoxInfluencer, Viewstats, vidIQ, Social Blade and Playboard.
Channelcrawler is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $59 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChannelcrawlerThis tool | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web |
| NoxInfluencer | Free plan · from $1,499/mo | Yes | Web |
| Viewstats | Free plan · from $49.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| vidIQ | Free plan · from $16.58/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Social Blade | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Playboard | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Channelcrawler starts at $59 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Viewstats and vidIQ.
Social Blade and Playboard start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Channelcrawler
NoxInfluencer
Influencer search and analytics across YouTube, TikTok and more
- NoxInfluencer starts at $1,499 per 3 months for Business, or $3,899 per year.
- NoxInfluencer has a free plan, which Channelcrawler lacks.
- NoxInfluencer also covers keyword research.
- NoxInfluencer does not cover databases, which Channelcrawler does.
Suits: Brands and agencies sourcing creators across several platforms
Viewstats
YouTube channel statistics, outlier videos and thumbnail research
- Viewstats starts at $49.99 per month.
- Viewstats has a free plan, which Channelcrawler lacks.
- Viewstats also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
- Viewstats also covers youTube SEO.
- Viewstats does not cover databases and reports, which Channelcrawler does.
Suits: Creators studying which videos break out in their niche
vidIQ
YouTube keyword research, video ideas and AI coaching for creators
- vidIQ starts at $16.58 per month for 1 channel, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- vidIQ has a free plan, which Channelcrawler lacks.
- vidIQ also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- vidIQ also covers keyword research, image generation and youTube SEO.
- vidIQ does not cover databases and reports, which Channelcrawler does.
Suits: YouTube creators who want keyword data and video ideas in one place
Social Blade
Daily follower and view statistics for YouTube and four other networks
- Social Blade starts at $59.99 per year, billed annually ($5.00 a month).
- Social Blade has a free plan, which Channelcrawler lacks.
- Social Blade does not cover databases, which Channelcrawler does.
Suits: Creators checking their own and rivals' daily subscriber and view numbers
Playboard
YouTube channel rankings, Super Chat stats and channel reports
- Playboard starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Playboard has a free plan, which Channelcrawler lacks.
- Playboard also covers youTube SEO.
- Playboard does not cover databases, which Channelcrawler does.
Suits: Marketers and agencies looking for YouTube channels to work with
Limits worth knowing in Channelcrawler
- It is a creator-discovery database, not a tool for optimizing your own videos or rankings.
- Searches and email lookups pause when monthly credits run out until the next billing date.
- Starter has no sponsorship data, and the brand alerts listed on Power and Enterprise are marked as coming soon.
- Starter and Power are single-user; shared workspaces need Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Channelcrawler?
The alternatives to Channelcrawler in this directory are NoxInfluencer, Viewstats, vidIQ, Social Blade and Playboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Channelcrawler.
Is there a free alternative to Channelcrawler?
Yes. NoxInfluencer, Viewstats, vidIQ, Social Blade and Playboard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Channelcrawler alternatives work on Android?
The Channelcrawler listing does not include an Android app. vidIQ lists one.
Which Channelcrawler alternatives work on iOS?
The Channelcrawler listing does not include an iOS app. Viewstats and vidIQ list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.