Alternatives · SEO
Telescope alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Telescope alternative is Ubersuggest (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Telescope compared with 5 alternatives: Semrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking, Mangools and Ubersuggest.
Telescope is a paid product, starting at $29 per month for 1,000 research credits. 4 of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TelescopeThis tool | From $29/mo | No | Web |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| SE Ranking | Free trial · from $103.20/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 |
Price against what you get
Telescope starts at $29 a month 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.
Semrush and SE Ranking score 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 Telescope
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 Telescope lacks.
- Semrush also covers reports.
- Semrush does not cover internal linking, which Telescope does.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
Ahrefs
SEO toolset for backlinks, keyword research, audits and rank tracking
- Ahrefs starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Ahrefs has a free plan, which Telescope lacks.
- Ahrefs also lists a browser extension.
- Ahrefs does not cover internal linking, which Telescope does.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
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 internal linking, which Telescope does.
Suits: Agencies and consultants tracking rankings for many client sites
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 Telescope lacks.
- Mangools also lists a browser extension.
- Mangools does not cover site audit and internal linking, which Telescope 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 Telescope lacks.
- Ubersuggest also lists a browser extension.
- Ubersuggest does not cover internal linking, which Telescope does.
Suits: Small business owners doing SEO on their own site on a tight budget
Limits worth knowing in Telescope
- Research costs 3 to 6 credits a request; the pricing page estimates 50 keyword pages plus 20 keyword overviews at about $3.
- Rank tracking, site audits, competitor tracking and internal linking need Growth at $29 a month or Scale at $99.
- There is no free trial; the FAQ offers a money-back guarantee, and unused credits can be refunded within 30 days of purchase.
- Growth covers one website and 200 tracked keywords; more projects need Scale, which allows 5.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Telescope?
The alternatives to Telescope in this directory are Semrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking, Mangools and Ubersuggest. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Telescope.
Is there a free alternative to Telescope?
Yes. Semrush, Ahrefs, Mangools and Ubersuggest 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.