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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.

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The best Keyword Tool alternative for…

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

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Best Keyword Tool alternative for most people

AnswerThePublic

Visualises the questions people search around a topic.

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Best Keyword Tool alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Keywords Everywhere

Cheap search volume shown directly in Google and YouTube.

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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.