Alternatives · Keyword Research
KeySearch alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best KeySearch alternative for most people is Keyword Revealer (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of keyword research tools. The best free one is Rakko Keyword (2.6 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "50 credits a week."
KeySearch compared with 12 alternatives: Mangools, Ubersuggest, SE Ranking, Semrush, Allintitle and 7 more.
KeySearch is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeySearchThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Mangools | Free plan · from $37.70/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Ubersuggest | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| SE Ranking | Free trial · from $103.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| Allintitle | Free plan · from $30 one-time | Yes | Web |
| Keyword Catcher | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Keyword Chef | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Keyword Magic | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Keyword Revealer | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Rakko Keyword | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| SearchVolume.io | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| SECockpit | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
KeySearch starts at $20 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Keyword Revealer.
Allintitle scores higher without starting lower. Keyword Catcher and Keyword Magic 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 KeySearch
Mangools
Bundle of five SEO tools led by the KWFinder keyword research app
- Mangools starts at $37.70 per month, billed annually ($61 billed monthly).
- Mangools has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- Mangools also lists a browser extension.
- Mangools does not cover site audit, content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Bloggers and small-site owners who mainly need keyword research
Ubersuggest
Low-cost SEO tool for keyword ideas, site audits and rank tracking
- Ubersuggest starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Ubersuggest has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- Ubersuggest also lists a browser extension.
- Ubersuggest does not cover content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Small business owners doing SEO on their own site on a tight budget
SE Ranking
SEO platform for rank tracking, audits, research and AI visibility
- SE Ranking starts at $103.20 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
- SE Ranking also covers reports.
- SE Ranking does not cover content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Agencies and consultants tracking rankings for many client sites
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 has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- Semrush also covers reports.
- Semrush does not cover content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
Allintitle
Bulk allintitle and KGR checker with keyword and rank tools
- Allintitle starts at $30 one-time for 600 credits, or $49 per month for 30,000 credits.
- Allintitle has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- Allintitle does not cover site audit and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Bloggers and affiliate sites hunting low-competition keywords with the KGR method
Keyword Catcher
Long-tail keyword finder with one-click SERP analysis
- Keyword Catcher starts at $15 per month for 1,500 credits.
- Keyword Catcher also covers AI search visibility.
- Keyword Catcher does not cover site audit, backlink analysis, content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Bloggers and niche site owners looking for low-competition long-tail keywords
Keyword Chef
Credit-based long-tail keyword finder for bloggers and niche sites
- Keyword Chef starts at $29 per month for 5,000 credits, or $20 once for 1,200 credits.
- Keyword Chef can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Keyword Chef does not cover rank tracking, site audit, backlink analysis, content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Bloggers and niche site builders looking for low-competition topics
Keyword Magic
Keyword research with live SERP previews and AI content briefs
- Keyword Magic starts at $15 per month for 200 actions, billed monthly.
- Keyword Magic has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- Keyword Magic does not cover rank tracking, site audit, backlink analysis, content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Bloggers who research a few keywords a week and write with an AI model
Keyword Revealer
Keyword research tool that now also tracks AI search citations
- Keyword Revealer starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($19.97 billed monthly).
- Keyword Revealer has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- Keyword Revealer also covers AI search visibility.
- Keyword Revealer does not cover site audit and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Small sites that want keyword research and AI citation checks in one cheap tool
Rakko Keyword
Japanese keyword research with suggest data from five search engines
- Rakko Keyword starts at ¥660 per month, billed annually (¥1,320 billed monthly), incl. tax.
- Rakko Keyword has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- Rakko Keyword does not cover rank tracking, site audit, backlink analysis, content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Bloggers and marketers writing for Japanese search
SearchVolume.io
Free bulk search volume checker with a paid AI keyword platform
- SearchVolume.io starts at $29 per month for 500 credits.
- SearchVolume.io has a free plan, which KeySearch lacks.
- SearchVolume.io does not cover rank tracking, site audit, backlink analysis, content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Checking volumes for a keyword list without a Google Ads account
SECockpit
Keyword research for SEO and Google Ads, with a bundled rank tracker
- SECockpit starts at $25 per month, billed yearly at $299 ($39 billed monthly).
- SECockpit also covers reports.
- SECockpit does not cover site audit, backlink analysis, content optimization and youTube SEO, which KeySearch does.
Suits: Small business owners choosing keywords for SEO or Google Ads
Limits worth knowing in KeySearch
- There is no free plan after the 7-day trial, only a set of free stand-alone tools.
- Rank tracking is capped at 80 keywords on Starter and 200 on Pro, low next to dedicated rank trackers.
- Foresight and team collaboration are only on the Pro plan.
- Refunds can be requested within 30 days of the first purchase, according to the terms.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to KeySearch?
The alternatives to KeySearch in this directory are Mangools, Ubersuggest, SE Ranking, Semrush, Allintitle, Keyword Catcher, Keyword Chef, Keyword Magic, Keyword Revealer, Rakko Keyword, SearchVolume.io and SECockpit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with KeySearch.
Is there a free alternative to KeySearch?
Yes. Mangools, Ubersuggest, Semrush, Allintitle, Keyword Magic, Keyword Revealer, Rakko Keyword and SearchVolume.io 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.