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Glimpse alternatives

As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Glimpse alternative is Google Trends (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Glimpse compared with 6 alternatives: Exploding Topics, Google Trends, Treendly, Pinterest Trends, Semrush and 1 more.

Glimpse's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
GlimpseThis toolFree planYesWeb, Browser extension
Exploding TopicsFree plan · from $39/moYesWeb
Google TrendsFreeFreeWeb
TreendlyFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb, Browser extension
Pinterest TrendsFreeFreeWeb
SemrushFree plan · from $117.33/moYesWeb
SpateFree trialTrial onlyWeb

How each one differs from Glimpse

  1. Exploding Topics

    Database of rising topics, products and startups, by search growth

    • Exploding Topics starts at $39 per month for 100 tracked trends (billing basis not shown).
    • Exploding Topics lists no browser extension, which Glimpse has.

    Suits: Content teams choosing topics before they become crowded

    Exploding Topics vs GlimpseExploding Topics pricing and details

  2. Treendly

    Trend discovery tool for spotting rising topics and keywords early

    • Treendly starts at $99 per year ($29 billed monthly).

    Suits: Bloggers and SEO writers looking for topics before they get competitive

    Treendly vs GlimpseTreendly pricing and details

  3. Semrush

    SEO suite for keyword research, rank tracking and AI search visibility

    • Semrush starts at $117.33 per month, billed annually ($139 billed monthly).
    • Semrush lists no browser extension, which Glimpse has.
    • Semrush also covers reports, rank tracking, site audit and backlink analysis.

    Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account

    Semrush vs GlimpseSemrush pricing and details

  4. Spate

    Consumer trend forecasting from search and social data

    • Spate has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Glimpse.
    • Spate lists no browser extension, which Glimpse has.
    • Spate also covers reports.

    Suits: Beauty, wellness and food and beverage brands planning new products

    Spate vs GlimpseSpate pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Glimpse

  • Glimpse publishes no pricing page, so the cost of its paid plans could not be confirmed.
  • Much of it works as a browser extension on top of Google Trends; the vendor names Chrome and Edge.
  • Its search volumes are Glimpse's own figures, calibrated to match the relative movements in Google Trends.
Glimpse pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Glimpse?

The alternatives to Glimpse in this directory are Exploding Topics, Google Trends, Treendly, Pinterest Trends, Semrush and Spate. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Glimpse.

Is there a free alternative to Glimpse?

Yes. Google Trends and Pinterest Trends are free to use. Exploding Topics, Treendly and Semrush have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.