Alternatives · YouTube SEO
Viewstats alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Viewstats 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).
Viewstats compared with 12 alternatives: Social Blade, 1of10, vidIQ, Playboard, OutlierKit and 7 more.
Viewstats has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 per month. 8 of the 12 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ViewstatsThis tool | Free plan · from $49.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Social Blade | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | Web |
| 1of10 | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| vidIQ | Free plan · from $16.58/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Playboard | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| OutlierKit | Free trial · from $24.92/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Bangermap | Free plan · from $49 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Nexlev | Free plan · from €10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| TubeAnalytics | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Tubegrow | From $199/mo | No | Web |
| TubeLab | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| ViralOutlier | From $15/mo | No | Web |
| YouTube Studio | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Viewstats starts at $49.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 11 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: vidIQ.
Social Blade, 1of10, Playboard, OutlierKit, Nexlev, TubeAnalytics and 3 more 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 Viewstats
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 lists no iOS app and browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- Social Blade also covers reports.
- Social Blade does not cover youTube SEO, which Viewstats does.
Suits: Creators checking their own and rivals' daily subscriber and view numbers
1of10
YouTube outlier finder with AI thumbnails, titles and video ideas
- 1of10 starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- 1of10 lists no iOS app, which Viewstats has.
- 1of10 also covers video editing and image generation.
Suits: Creators choosing what to make next based on videos that broke out
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 also lists an Android app.
- vidIQ also covers keyword research and image generation.
Suits: YouTube creators who want keyword data and video ideas in one place
Playboard
YouTube channel rankings, Super Chat stats and channel reports
- Playboard starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Playboard lists no iOS app and browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- Playboard also covers reports.
Suits: Marketers and agencies looking for YouTube channels to work with
OutlierKit
YouTube outlier and competitor research for expert-led channels
- OutlierKit starts at $24.92 per month for 100 credits, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- OutlierKit has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Viewstats.
- OutlierKit lists no iOS app and browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- OutlierKit also covers keyword research.
Suits: Coaches, consultants and experts who sell something beyond their channel
Bangermap
Desktop YouTube outlier finder, paid once and run on your own API key
- Bangermap starts at $49 one-time, founders edition.
- Bangermap also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Bangermap lists no iOS app and browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- Bangermap can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Creators who want outlier research without a monthly subscription
Nexlev
Niche finder, Chrome extension and MCP data for faceless YouTube
- Nexlev starts at €10 per month, billed yearly (€13 billed monthly).
- Nexlev lists no iOS app, which Viewstats has.
Suits: Creators starting or scaling faceless YouTube channels
TubeAnalytics
YouTube revenue, retention and competitor analytics in one dashboard
- TubeAnalytics starts at $15 per month for 1 channel, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- TubeAnalytics has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Viewstats.
- TubeAnalytics lists no iOS app and browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- TubeAnalytics also covers reports.
Suits: Monetized creators who want CPM and RPM from their own channel data
Tubegrow
YouTube keyword, competitor and trending-video research tools
- Tubegrow starts at $199 per month.
- Tubegrow has no free plan, unlike Viewstats.
- Tubegrow lists no iOS app and browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- Tubegrow also covers reports and keyword research.
Suits: Agencies and brands keeping watch on competitors' YouTube channels
TubeLab
YouTube niche and outlier finder with AI ideas and scripts
- TubeLab starts at $24 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
- TubeLab also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- TubeLab lists no iOS app, which Viewstats has.
- TubeLab also covers rank tracking and video generation.
Suits: Creators looking for an unsaturated niche for a new faceless channel
ViralOutlier
Tracks competitor YouTube channels and flags their outlier videos
- ViralOutlier starts at $15 per month.
- ViralOutlier has no free plan, unlike Viewstats.
- ViralOutlier lists no iOS app and browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- ViralOutlier also covers reports.
Suits: Creators who pick topics by studying what works for competitors
YouTube Studio
YouTube's free creator dashboard: analytics, search trends and tests
- YouTube Studio is free.
- YouTube Studio also lists an Android app.
- YouTube Studio lists no browser extension, which Viewstats has.
- YouTube Studio also covers keyword research and a/B testing.
Suits: Every YouTube creator, as the first place to see what viewers search for and watch
Limits worth knowing in Viewstats
- Pro accounts are for one person; the help center says team members cannot be added to an account.
- Outliers, Thumbnail Search, Competitors, Alerts and Collections all need Pro.
- The help center gives Pro as $49.99 a month, while the pricing page fills its price in by script and showed ₹2,111.84 a month when read from India.
- The mobile app is on the App Store only; no Android app is mentioned.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Viewstats?
The alternatives to Viewstats in this directory are Social Blade, 1of10, vidIQ, Playboard, OutlierKit, Bangermap, Nexlev, TubeAnalytics, Tubegrow, TubeLab, ViralOutlier and YouTube Studio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Viewstats.
Is there a free alternative to Viewstats?
Yes. YouTube Studio is free to use. Social Blade, 1of10, vidIQ, Playboard, Bangermap, Nexlev and TubeLab have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Viewstats alternatives work on Windows?
The Viewstats listing does not include a Windows app. Bangermap and TubeLab list one.
Which Viewstats alternatives work on macOS?
The Viewstats listing does not include a macOS app. Bangermap and TubeLab 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.