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Keyword Surfer alternatives

As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Keyword Surfer alternative for most people is SEOquake (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of SEO browser extensions. It's also the best free one.

Keyword Surfer compared with 7 alternatives: Keywords Everywhere, SEOquake, Detailed SEO Extension, SerpWorx, Surfer and 2 more.

Keyword Surfer is free to use. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Keyword SurferThis toolFreeFreeBrowser extension
Keywords EverywhereFree plan · from $7/moYesBrowser extension
SEOquakeFreeFreeBrowser extension
Detailed SEO ExtensionFreeFreeBrowser extension
SerpWorxFree trial · from $29.95/moTrial onlyBrowser extension
SurferFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
AutoTDKFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, Browser extension
SERP Keyword ExtractorFreeFreeBrowser extension

Price against what you get

Keyword Surfer 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.

SEOquake scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessKeyword SurferSEOquakeDetailed SEO ExtensionSerpWorxAutoTDK

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The full chart of SEO browser extensions, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Keyword Surfer

  1. Keywords Everywhere

    Browser extension that shows search volume on the sites you browse

    • Keywords Everywhere starts at $7 per month for 100,000 credits a year, billed annually ($84).
    • Keywords Everywhere also covers backlink analysis.

    Suits: Checking keyword volume while doing ordinary Google or YouTube searches

    Keywords Everywhere vs Keyword SurferKeywords Everywhere pricing and details

  2. SEOquake

    Free Semrush extension for page audits and metrics in Google results

    • SEOquake is free.
    • SEOquake also covers site audit, backlink analysis and AI search visibility.
    • SEOquake does not cover keyword research, which Keyword Surfer does.

    Suits: Checking a rival's traffic and backlink figures while browsing

    SEOquake vs Keyword SurferSEOquake pricing and details

  3. Detailed SEO Extension

    Free Chrome and Firefox extension for one-click on-page SEO checks

    • Detailed SEO Extension is free.
    • Detailed SEO Extension also covers site audit and schema markup.
    • Detailed SEO Extension does not cover keyword research, which Keyword Surfer does.

    Suits: SEOs checking a page's meta tags, headings and schema without reading the source

    Detailed SEO Extension vs Keyword SurferDetailed SEO Extension pricing and details

  4. SerpWorx

    Paid Chrome extension showing link and SEO metrics in Google results

    • SerpWorx starts at $29.95 per month.
    • SerpWorx has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Keyword Surfer.
    • SerpWorx also covers site audit, backlink analysis and page speed.
    • SerpWorx does not cover keyword research, which Keyword Surfer does.

    Suits: SEOs sizing up the pages that rank for a keyword before writing for it

    SerpWorx vs Keyword SurferSerpWorx pricing and details

  5. Surfer

    Content editor that scores articles for search and AI citations

    • Surfer starts at $49 per month, billed yearly ($59 billed monthly).
    • Surfer has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Keyword Surfer.
    • Surfer also lists a web app.
    • Surfer also covers long-form writing.

    Suits: Writers and content teams producing articles meant to rank

    Surfer vs Keyword SurferSurfer pricing and details

  6. AutoTDK

    Keyword, traffic and AI visibility research from a Chrome extension

    • AutoTDK starts at $9.99 per month.
    • AutoTDK also lists a web app.
    • AutoTDK also covers backlink analysis and AI search visibility.

    Suits: Looking up a competitor's keywords and traffic while browsing

    AutoTDK vs Keyword SurferAutoTDK pricing and details

  7. SERP Keyword Extractor

    Free extension that copies keyword ideas off Google and Bing results

    • SERP Keyword Extractor is free.

    Suits: Collecting question and related-search ideas while researching a topic

    SERP Keyword Extractor vs Keyword SurferSERP Keyword Extractor pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Keyword Surfer

  • It runs in Chrome and other Chromium browsers only; Surfer lists no Firefox or Safari version.
  • It works on the Google results page and has no keyword database to search on its own.
  • The store listing says it handles location, user activity and website content data.
  • Surfer's paid content editor and AI visibility tools are a separate product with their own plans.
Keyword Surfer pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Keyword Surfer?

The alternatives to Keyword Surfer in this directory are Keywords Everywhere, SEOquake, Detailed SEO Extension, SerpWorx, Surfer, AutoTDK and SERP Keyword Extractor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Keyword Surfer.

Is there a free alternative to Keyword Surfer?

Yes. SEOquake, Detailed SEO Extension and SERP Keyword Extractor are free to use. Keywords Everywhere and AutoTDK 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.