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Google Trends alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Google Trends alternative for most people is Google Keyword Planner (2.8 GPA), third in our ranking of keyword research tools. The best free one is Pinterest Trends (3.0 GPA).
Google Trends compared with 7 alternatives: Exploding Topics, Glimpse, Treendly, Pinterest Trends, Google Keyword Planner and 2 more.
Google Trends is free to use. 6 of the 7 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google TrendsThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Exploding Topics | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
| Glimpse | Free plan | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Treendly | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Pinterest Trends | Free | Free | Web |
| Google Keyword Planner | Free | Free | Web |
| Spate | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Yandex Wordstat | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Google Trends has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Treendly scores higher without starting lower.
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 Google Trends
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 does not cover research, which Google Trends does.
Suits: Content teams choosing topics before they become crowded
Glimpse
Google Trends add-on with absolute search volume and trend discovery
- Glimpse also lists a browser extension.
- Glimpse does not cover research, which Google Trends does.
Suits: People who already use Google Trends and want real search numbers
Treendly
Trend discovery tool for spotting rising topics and keywords early
- Treendly starts at $99 per year ($29 billed monthly).
- Treendly also lists a browser extension.
- Treendly does not cover research, which Google Trends does.
Suits: Bloggers and SEO writers looking for topics before they get competitive
Pinterest Trends
Free view of what people search and save on Pinterest, by region
- Pinterest Trends is free.
Suits: Pinterest marketers timing seasonal content and Pins
Google Keyword Planner
Free keyword ideas, search volumes and bid estimates inside Google Ads
- Google Keyword Planner is free.
- Google Keyword Planner does not cover research, which Google Trends does.
Suits: Advertisers planning Google Search ad campaigns and budgets
Spate
Consumer trend forecasting from search and social data
- Spate has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Google Trends.
- Spate also covers reports.
- Spate does not cover research, which Google Trends does.
Suits: Beauty, wellness and food and beverage brands planning new products
Yandex Wordstat
Free search query statistics for the Yandex search engine
- Yandex Wordstat is free.
- Yandex Wordstat does not cover research, which Google Trends does.
Suits: Sites and advertisers targeting searchers in Russia and nearby countries
Limits worth knowing in Google Trends
- Shows relative interest on a 0 to 100 scale, not search volumes; Google points to Google Ads for monthly volume figures.
- Low-volume terms show as 0, and small terms can show random spikes because Google adds statistical noise for privacy.
- The API is an alpha that only accepted applicants can use; everyone else works through the website.
- Reused data must be credited to Google Trends, and Google asks that it not be cited together with Google Ads data.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Google Trends?
The alternatives to Google Trends in this directory are Exploding Topics, Glimpse, Treendly, Pinterest Trends, Google Keyword Planner, Spate and Yandex Wordstat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Trends.
Is there a free alternative to Google Trends?
Yes. Pinterest Trends, Google Keyword Planner and Yandex Wordstat are free to use. Exploding Topics, Glimpse and Treendly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.