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Keyword Tool alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Keyword Tool: search volume only on paid plans, and keyword research only, no other SEO tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Keyword Tool, 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 366.5
2Keywords Everywhere logoKeywords EverywhereFree plan + paidNoBrowser extension3 of 362.6
3AlsoAsked logoAlsoAskedFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4Mangools logoMangoolsFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension4 of 457.2
  1. AnswerThePublic logo

    1. AnswerThePublicTop pick

    Best for: Content marketers finding the questions their audience searches

    Free plan + paidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyword Tool

    Visualises the questions people search around a topic.

    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) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is AnswerThePublic a good Keyword Tool alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Data sources
    Google, YouTube, Amazon, ChatGPT
    Checked Oct 25, 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 25, 2026answerthepublic.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Keywords Everywhere logo

    2. Keywords Everywhere

    Best for: Bloggers and marketers wanting keyword data right inside search results

    Free plan + paidBrowser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyword Tool

    Cheap search volume shown directly in Google and YouTube.

    Pros

    • Data appears inside Google, YouTube and more
    • Very low annual price
    • Works in Chrome, Firefox and Edge

    Cons

    • Credits expire after a year
    • Spot checks only, no tracking or audits
    Visit Keywords Everywhere Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Keywords Everywhere a good Keyword Tool alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Browsers
    Chrome, Firefox, Edge
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keywordseverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $7/month billed annually (Bronze)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keywordseverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credits
    1 credit = 1 keyword, expire after a year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keywordseverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. AlsoAsked logo

    3. AlsoAsked

    Best for: Writers planning article structure around real follow-up questions

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyword Tool

    Focused on Google's People Also Ask questions.

    Pros

    • Live People Also Ask data in a clear tree
    • Low-cost plans with unlimited users
    • API for automation

    Cons

    • No search volume or ranking data
    • Free use limited to a few searches
    Visit AlsoAsked Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 AlsoAsked a good Keyword Tool alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $12/month (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    20%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data
    Live People Also Ask
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Mangools logo

    4. Mangools

    Best for: Bloggers and small businesses wanting simple, affordable keyword research

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyword Tool

    Full keyword research with difficulty scores at a low price.

    Pros

    • Very approachable keyword research in KWFinder
    • Five tools under one low-priced subscription
    • Free mini tools and a free account to try it

    Cons

    • Weekly rank updates on most plans
    • Thinner backlink data than the big suites
    • No full technical site crawler
    Visit Mangools 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 Mangools a good Keyword Tool alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Keyword research
    KWFinder
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mangools.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Rank tracking updates
    Weekly, daily on Agency
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mangools.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SERP metrics
    49 SEO metrics
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mangools.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Auto-renewing monthly or yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mangools.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Keyword Tool alternative for…

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

AnswerThePublic logo

Best Keyword Tool alternative for most people

AnswerThePublic

Visualises the questions people search around a topic.

Keywords Everywhere logo

Best Keyword Tool alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Keywords Everywhere

Cheap search volume shown directly in Google and YouTube.

AlsoAsked logo

Best Keyword Tool alternative for working in the browser

AlsoAsked

Focused on Google's People Also Ask questions.

Keyword Tool alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Keyword Tool?

AnswerThePublic ranks first right now. Visualises the questions people search around a topic. Keywords Everywhere and AlsoAsked follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Keyword Tool?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Keyword Tool?

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

Why do people switch from Keyword Tool?

The complaints we hear most: search volume only on paid plans; keyword research only, no other SEO tools.

How is this list ranked?

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