Alternatives · Keyword Research
Yandex Wordstat alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Yandex Wordstat alternative for most people is Google Keyword Planner (2.8 GPA), third in our ranking of keyword research tools. The best free one is Google Trends (3.0 GPA).
Yandex Wordstat compared with 4 alternatives: Google Keyword Planner, Google Trends, KeywordTool.io and Semrush.
Yandex Wordstat is free to use. All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yandex WordstatThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Google Keyword Planner | Free | Free | Web |
| Google Trends | Free | Free | Web |
| KeywordTool.io | Free plan · from $68/mo | Yes | Web |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Yandex Wordstat has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
KeywordTool.io scores 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 Yandex Wordstat
Google Keyword Planner
Free keyword ideas, search volumes and bid estimates inside Google Ads
- Google Keyword Planner is free.
Suits: Advertisers planning Google Search ad campaigns and budgets
Google Trends
Free charts of relative Google search interest by time and place
- Google Trends is free.
- Google Trends also covers research.
Suits: Checking whether interest in a topic is rising, falling or seasonal
KeywordTool.io
Autocomplete keyword ideas from Google and 16 other search platforms
- KeywordTool.io starts at $68 per month, billed annually ($88 billed monthly).
- KeywordTool.io also covers app store optimization and youTube SEO.
Suits: Writers and SEOs hunting long-tail and question keywords
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 also covers reports, rank tracking, site audit and backlink analysis.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
Limits worth knowing in Yandex Wordstat
- Counts only searches made on Yandex, so it says nothing about Google or other engines.
- You must be signed in with a Yandex account to use it.
- Yandex's FAQ says a CAPTCHA may appear if you query too often or are outside the Commonwealth of Independent States.
- Daily figures cover only the last 60 days; weekly and monthly views reach back to January 2018, five years at a time.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Yandex Wordstat?
The alternatives to Yandex Wordstat in this directory are Google Keyword Planner, Google Trends, KeywordTool.io and Semrush. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yandex Wordstat.
Is there a free alternative to Yandex Wordstat?
Yes. Google Keyword Planner and Google Trends are free to use. KeywordTool.io and Semrush 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.