Mangools alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mangools: weekly rank updates on most plans, and thinner backlink data than the big suites. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mangools, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Ubersuggest currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Ubersuggest	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Browser extension	3 of 3	66.5
2	Ahrefs	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Browser extension	4 of 4	57.2

1. UbersuggestTop pick
Best for: Small business owners and bloggers who want cheap, simple SEO research
Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Mangools
Another budget all-rounder with a lifetime licence option.
Pros
Low monthly price and lifetime licence option
Beginner-friendly explanations of metrics
Free daily searches to try it
Cons
Less accurate and less deep data than big suites
Heavy use of promotions and upsells
Free use is very limited
Visit Ubersuggest 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 Ubersuggest a good Mangools alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Lifetime access
Offered as a promotion
Checked Oct 25, 2026app.neilpatel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Add-ons
From $5/month each
Checked Oct 25, 2026app.neilpatel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Export limits
2,000 to 10,000 rows per report
Checked Oct 25, 2026app.neilpatel.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Ahrefs
Best for: SEO specialists and agencies who rely on backlink and competitor data
Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Mangools
Much richer backlink and competitor data when you need it.
Pros
Large, frequently updated backlink index
Free audits and analytics for your own verified sites
Clean, fast interface
Cons
Lower plans are restrictive with usage credits
Expensive on higher tiers
Fewer PPC and social features than Semrush
Visit Ahrefs 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 Ahrefs a good Mangools alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free tier
Ahrefs Free for verified sites
Checked Oct 25, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free site audit
5,000 crawl credits/month per project
Checked Oct 25, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
Backlinks history
35 trillion external backlinks
Checked Oct 25, 2026ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starter plan
200 Site Explorer credits
Checked Oct 25, 2026help.ahrefs.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mangools alternative for…

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

Best Mangools alternative for most people

Ubersuggest

Another budget all-rounder with a lifetime licence option.

Best Mangools alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Ahrefs

Much richer backlink and competitor data when you need it.

Best Mangools alternative for working in the browser

SE Ranking

More depth and daily rank tracking at a moderate price.

Mangools alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mangools?

Ubersuggest ranks first right now. Another budget all-rounder with a lifetime licence option. SE Ranking and LowFruits follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mangools?

Yes. Ubersuggest (free plan + paid) and Ahrefs (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mangools?

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

Why do people switch from Mangools?

The complaints we hear most: weekly rank updates on most plans; thinner backlink data than the big suites; no full technical site crawler.

How is this list ranked?

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