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Google Trends alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Trends: relative 0–100 index only, no absolute search volumes, and low-volume terms show as zero. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Trends, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AnswerThePublic currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AnswerThePublic logoAnswerThePublicFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 378.2
2Semrush logoSemrushFree plan + paidNoWeb7 of 776.8
3Keyword Tool logoKeyword ToolFree plan + paidNoWeb9 of 967.0
4Similarweb logoSimilarwebFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension5 of 557.2
  1. AnswerThePublic logo

    1. AnswerThePublicTop pick

    Best for: Content marketers finding the questions their audience searches

    Free plan + paidWeb

    78.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Trends

    Shows the questions people actually search around a topic, built from autocomplete data.

    Pros

    • Clear visualisations of question-based searches
    • Covers Google, YouTube, Amazon and ChatGPT
    • Free daily searches to try it

    Cons

    • Limited keyword metrics compared with suites
    • Heavy promotional pricing pages
    Visit AnswerThePublic Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AnswerThePublic a good Google Trends alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Data sources
    Google, YouTube, Amazon, ChatGPT
    Checked Oct 29, 2026answerthepublic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Top plan
    $1,194
    Checked Oct 25, 2026answerthepublic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI drafting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026answerthepublic.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Semrush logo

    2. Semrush

    Best for: Agencies and marketing teams wanting one suite for SEO, competitor and content research

    Free plan + paidWeb

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Trends

    Paid suite with real keyword volumes, difficulty scores and competitor data.

    Pros

    • Very broad toolset covering most search marketing tasks
    • Large keyword and competitor databases
    • AI search visibility tracking alongside classic SEO

    Cons

    • Costs rise fast with extra users and toolkits
    • Crowded interface with a learning curve
    • Free account is very limited
    Visit Semrush Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Semrush a good Google Trends alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Keyword research
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Rank tracking
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $117.33 per month, billed annually (SEO)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SEO plan
    $139 per month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SEO + AI Search plan
    $199 per month, or $165.17/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, limited ($0/month)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semrush.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Keyword Tool logo

    3. Keyword Tool

    Best for: Bloggers, sellers and YouTubers brainstorming long-tail keywords across platforms

    Free plan + paidWeb

    67.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Trends

    Generates long-tail keyword ideas from Google, YouTube, Amazon and other autocompletes.

    Pros

    • Free suggestions without signing up
    • Covers many platforms beyond Google
    • API and MCP access on Pro

    Cons

    • Search volume only on paid plans
    • Keyword research only, no other SEO tools
    Visit Keyword Tool Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Keyword Tool a good Google Trends alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Free version
    750+ keyword ideas per search
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid version
    Keyword Tool Pro
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported domains
    190+ Google domains, 120+ languages
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Bulk and API
    1,000 keywords bulk upload, API, MCP
    Checked Oct 29, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $68 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 1, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    $88 a month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 1, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $188 a month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 1, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Scale plan
    $388 a month, billed monthly
    Checked Nov 1, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Nov 1, 2026keywordtool.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Similarweb logo

    4. Similarweb

    Best for: Marketers and analysts benchmarking competitors' traffic and channels

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Trends

    Measures traffic and trends for whole sites and markets, not just search terms.

    Pros

    • Traffic estimates for almost any website or app
    • Channel, referral and keyword breakdowns for competitors
    • Free traffic checker for quick lookups

    Cons

    • Expensive for full access
    • Estimates for small sites can be inaccurate
    • Weaker for technical SEO work
    Visit Similarweb Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Similarweb a good Google Trends alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Products
    Web, AI search, app, retail, sales, stock intelligence
    Checked Oct 25, 2026similarweb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Listed on
    NYSE (SMWB)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026similarweb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Coverage
    100M+ websites, 4M+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026similarweb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Historical data
    10 years
    Checked Oct 25, 2026similarweb.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tools
    Website traffic checker, keyword tool
    Checked Oct 25, 2026similarweb.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Trends alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

AnswerThePublic logo

Best Google Trends alternative for most people

AnswerThePublic

Shows the questions people actually search around a topic, built from autocomplete data.

Semrush logo

Best Google Trends alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Semrush

Paid suite with real keyword volumes, difficulty scores and competitor data.

Keyword Tool logo

Best Google Trends alternative for working in the browser

Keyword Tool

Generates long-tail keyword ideas from Google, YouTube, Amazon and other autocompletes.

Google Trends alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Trends?

AnswerThePublic ranks first right now. Shows the questions people actually search around a topic, built from autocomplete data. Semrush and Keywords Everywhere follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Trends?

Yes. AnswerThePublic (free plan + paid), Semrush (free plan + paid), Keywords Everywhere (free plan + paid) and Keyword Tool (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Trends?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Google Trends?

The complaints we hear most: relative 0–100 index only, no absolute search volumes; low-volume terms show as zero; sampled data includes deliberate statistical noise.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Trends, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.