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TubeAnalytics alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best TubeAnalytics alternative for most people is vidIQ (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of YouTube SEO tools. The best free one is YouTube Studio (3.0 GPA).
TubeAnalytics compared with 5 alternatives: vidIQ, TubeBuddy, Social Blade, Viewstats and YouTube Studio.
TubeAnalytics is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per month for 1 channel, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TubeAnalyticsThis tool | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web |
| vidIQ | Free plan · from $16.58/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TubeBuddy | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Social Blade | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Viewstats | Free plan · from $49.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| YouTube Studio | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
TubeAnalytics starts at $15 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
vidIQ and Viewstats score higher without starting lower. Social Blade and YouTube Studio 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 TubeAnalytics
vidIQ
YouTube keyword research, video ideas and AI coaching for creators
- vidIQ starts at $16.58 per month for 1 channel, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- vidIQ has a free plan, which TubeAnalytics lacks.
- vidIQ also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- vidIQ also covers keyword research and image generation.
- vidIQ does not cover reports, which TubeAnalytics does.
Suits: YouTube creators who want keyword data and video ideas in one place
TubeBuddy
YouTube browser extension for keyword research, SEO and A/B tests
- TubeBuddy has a free plan, which TubeAnalytics lacks.
- TubeBuddy also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- TubeBuddy also covers keyword research and a/B testing.
- TubeBuddy does not cover reports, which TubeAnalytics does.
Suits: Creators who want SEO help inside YouTube Studio as they upload
Social Blade
Daily follower and view statistics for YouTube and four other networks
- Social Blade starts at $59.99 per year, billed annually ($5.00 a month).
- Social Blade has a free plan, which TubeAnalytics lacks.
- Social Blade does not cover youTube SEO, which TubeAnalytics does.
Suits: Creators checking their own and rivals' daily subscriber and view numbers
Viewstats
YouTube channel statistics, outlier videos and thumbnail research
- Viewstats starts at $49.99 per month.
- Viewstats has a free plan, which TubeAnalytics lacks.
- Viewstats also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
- Viewstats does not cover reports, which TubeAnalytics does.
Suits: Creators studying which videos break out in their niche
YouTube Studio
YouTube's free creator dashboard: analytics, search trends and tests
- YouTube Studio is free.
- YouTube Studio has a free plan, which TubeAnalytics lacks.
- YouTube Studio also lists iOS and Android apps.
- YouTube Studio also covers keyword research and a/B testing.
- YouTube Studio does not cover reports, which TubeAnalytics does.
Suits: Every YouTube creator, as the first place to see what viewers search for and watch
Limits worth knowing in TubeAnalytics
- The trial needs a card and is given once; a full refund is offered within 14 days of the first paid charge, once per account.
- Revenue data needs an eligible monetized channel you connect; competitor figures are public snapshots only.
- Its pages disagree on AI video ideas: the homepage marks them Enterprise, the pricing table gives 25, 100 or 500 by plan.
- History is limited by plan: 90 days on Starter, 1 year on Professional and 5 years on Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TubeAnalytics?
The alternatives to TubeAnalytics in this directory are vidIQ, TubeBuddy, Social Blade, Viewstats and YouTube Studio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TubeAnalytics.
Is there a free alternative to TubeAnalytics?
Yes. YouTube Studio is free to use. vidIQ, TubeBuddy, Social Blade and Viewstats have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which TubeAnalytics alternatives work on Android?
The TubeAnalytics listing does not include an Android app. vidIQ, TubeBuddy and YouTube Studio list one.
Which TubeAnalytics alternatives work on iOS?
The TubeAnalytics listing does not include an iOS app. vidIQ, TubeBuddy, Viewstats and YouTube Studio list one.
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.