Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Are you interested in using Ubersuggest along with the many Ubersuggest alternatives presented in this guide?
Are you familiar with Ubersuggest’s features and the many Ubersuggest alternatives?
Although Ubersuggest is far more than a keyword research tool, this post will share the Ubersuggest alternatives that function as SEO keyword tools.
Long-tail keywords account for a large share of all searches. This data makes it clear: you need a keyword tool to find long-tail keywords you can potentially rank for.
Since Ubersuggest is a paid tool today, you might want to consider a Ubersuggest alternative like Moz. Since Moz’s free queries are limited, this post will also show you Moz alternatives.
Whatever your niche, these tools will help you.
Key Takeaways
- Ubersuggest’s pricing has settled around $29 to $99 a month depending on the tier, with the exact entry price varying by promotion, so confirm the current rate before you commit.
- Ahrefs added a genuinely cheap Starter tier around $29 a month, which changes the value comparison against Ubersuggest more than any other update in this space.
- Semrush is being acquired by Adobe, announced in late 2025 and expected to close in 2026, which may reshape its pricing and positioning going forward.
- Keywords Everywhere dropped its free tier entirely and now runs on paid, annual-only credits.
- Free options like Google Keyword Planner, Soovle, and the MozBar remain genuinely free, though Soovle’s reliability can be inconsistent.
You might wonder why you need all these sites like Ubersuggest.
After all, you know what your post is about, so you have your keyword right?
Wrong!
Your keyword might be too difficult to rank for due to a massive amount of articles being written about your topic on the internet.
On the other hand, suppose no one is searching for information about your topic?
Using these keyword tools alleviates both concerns and solves both of these potential problems.
This post will show you the steps I take with each of these keyword tools in order to find keywords for my posts.
We will use this post as an example.
By the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll know how to use Ubersuggest, learn its current features, and discover Ubersuggest alternatives to consider alongside it.
This post will also answer the question, “Is Ubersuggest accurate?” which is why you might need to consider Ubersuggest alternatives.
Let’s get started.
Before we begin examining Ubersuggest and reviews of Ubersuggest alternatives, there are two important points about keyword research you should keep in mind.
First, there is great fluctuation in keyword metrics that can change by day, month, or season. This is to be expected. For instance, I’ll start a draft about a keyword that I believe I can rank for. Then, when I go to write the post, I find the keyword has skyrocketed in difficulty.
Next, these tools may disagree as to the results. Generally, I’ll try a third keyword tool to figure out which is accurate. I look for agreement between two tools to know which tools give me accurate data.
Also, if you go after low search volume keywords, those numbers add up. Therefore, you shouldn’t be discouraged from going after keywords with small monthly search volumes, especially if you are new.
These are important points to keep in mind when you research keyword data.
Ubersuggest
Ubersuggest is blogging guru Neil Patel’s tool. It was originally a free keyword suggestion tool, and Patel began charging for the full feature set in 2020. Pricing has continued to evolve since then; current reporting puts the Individual tier around $29 a month, with Business and Enterprise tiers running higher, alongside occasional lifetime-purchase promotions. Ubersuggest also offers a limited number of free queries before asking you to upgrade. Because promotional pricing shifts, verify the current rate on Neil Patel’s site before budgeting for it.
Go to https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/.
Type your focus keyword in the search bar.
Scroll down. Click View All Keyword Ideas.
The SD Column stands for Search Difficulty.
By looking at the screenshot, you can see that the difficulty level of the suggested keywords is quite high, as are most of the CPCs (Cost Per Click).
However, there is hope Ubersuggest can suggest a keyword I can rank for.
It’s true: Ubersuggest is unique in a way no other keyword tool is unique.
Ubersuggest recommends related keywords, question keywords (which are grossly underused considering how search engine users word their queries), keywords using prepositions, and keywords that make comparisons.
Look what happened when I clicked on Comparisons. I am writing about many of these in this post and could potentially use these “comparison keywords” as focus keywords or tags for this post.
Here is a tutorial explaining how to use Ubersuggest for keyword research.
Patel also uses his YouTube channel to promote Ubersuggest, and NeilPatel.com covers how the tool’s data pipeline works if you want the deeper explanation.
I discovered another Ubersuggest alternative I didn’t know about upon original publication of this post. WordStream has a free keyword tool that was recommended in the Reddit SEO subreddit. Here is the link to access the tool.
When you enter a keyword, Stats-Site tells you interest over time.
Kparser is also a keyword tool, though it operates as a premium tool. If you are interested, here is a Kparser tutorial.
In TRAFFIC SECRETS, Russell Brunson recommends an interesting strategy for those struggling to find keywords. He calls it “ABC Hack.”
This is how it works:
Type in your keyword and then add words starting with A. Brunson offers these examples for the keyword “how to make money:
- as a beginner
- as a kid
- at home
- at school
Then, repeat for words starting with B such as “how to make money blogging.”
Ubersuggest offers a free site audit. Click “Site Audit” on the left of the screen to see what issues Google says you have.
Look:
Ubersuggest labeled me “great” in all areas of SEO.
Ubersuggest also has a Google Chrome extension. According to Neil Patel, the developer of Ubersuggest, “You can now get results on SEO metrics like authority, backlinks social shares and of course keywords all within Google.”
In an article on his blog, Patel explained his motivation in creating the Ubersuggest browser extension.
“I know that it would be more convenient to do your SEO research while you are browsing the web or searching Google than constantly having to come back to Ubersuggest.”
When you use the Ubersuggest extension, you access all sorts of data:
- Keyword overview
- Link overview
- More keyword data
- URL metrics
You’ll now have more keyword ideas and backlink opportunities, and you’ll have a better understanding of what content you need to create.
In addition, the tool reports information in a variety of language choices. Just change the dropdown to pick your preferred language.
[Related Reading: Ubersuggest Update: The Best Keyword Research Tool from Neil Patel reviews a previous version of Ubersuggest.]
As you see, Ubersuggest has many helpful perks. With all these features, do you need Ubersuggest alternatives?
Read on.
Ubersuggest Alternatives
| Tool | Entry-level pricing (verify current rate) |
|---|---|
| Ubersuggest | Around $29/month |
| Ahrefs | Starter tier around $29/month; Lite tier around $129/month |
| Semrush | Pro tier around $140/month |
| Moz Pro | Around $39-49/month depending on billing |
| KWFinder (Mangools) | Around $20-30/month on annual billing; free tier with limited daily searches |
| Keywords Everywhere | Credit-based, annual only, no free tier |
Pricing across this category changes often and varies by promotion and billing cycle, so treat this table as a starting point and confirm current rates on each provider’s site.
Since Ubersuggest charges for full features, these Ubersuggest alternatives are worth knowing.
Consider these comments:
“Keywords Everywhere” has become a paid extension. So I am looking for alternatives to it. If you have any suggestions then please let me know.” Source: Sachin on These are the 10 Best Free Chrome Extensions
Sachin is in luck. This post reviews Keywords Everywhere and 11 other Ubersuggest alternatives.
Here are your Ubersuggest alternative choices:
Keywords Everywhere
As Sachin reported, Keywords Everywhere became a paid tool back in 2018. Today it has gone further: the free tier is gone entirely, and pricing runs on annual, credit-based plans rather than a simple monthly fee.
Go to https://keywordseverywhere.com/.
You use Keywords Everywhere with Google Chrome and Firefox since this keyword research tool is a browser extension.
As you can see from the screenshot, Keywords Everywhere shows you the monthly search volume, Cost Per Click and keyword difficulty, as well as online competition for readers.
You want Volume to be high and CPC and Competition to be low.
Pricing: Credit-based and annual-only; the cheapest tier runs roughly $84 a year, with higher tiers for heavier use. A single search with related keywords showing can burn through many credits at once, so light, occasional research fits the entry tier better than daily heavy use.
SEMrush
Go to https://www.semrush.com/.
SEMrush has many features, one of them is a keyword research tool.
KD stands for Keyword Difficulty.
Pricing: SEMrush’s entry Pro tier runs around $140 a month today, up from its earlier pricing, and a limited number of free searches remain available without a subscription.
A notable update: Adobe announced its acquisition of Semrush in late 2025, with the deal expected to close sometime in 2026. That could mean pricing and positioning shift as Semrush integrates into Adobe’s broader marketing suite, so keep an eye on official announcements if Semrush is central to your workflow.
Did you know you can use SEMrush as a tool to spy on your competitors and as a keyword position checker?
Ubersuggest vs SEMrush:
Ubersuggest remains meaningfully cheaper at the entry level than SEMrush, whose pricing starts far higher.
Your SEMrush alternatives are free choices in this post. For example, Soovle, which is listed here, is free. However, Soovle is only a keyword finder and doesn’t have all the other features of SEMrush, and its results can be inconsistent depending on the search engine you query.
KWFinder
Is Ubersuggest accurate? Do we need Ubersuggest alternatives like KWFinder?
Let’s look again at the Ubersuggest “Comparison” keyword suggestions for this post.
Look at “Ubersuggest vs Google Keyword Planner.” The SEO Difficulty is only 4; however, according to Ubersuggest, no one is searching for information about this keyword.
I double-checked by putting the keyword into KWFinder.
KWFinder reports 20 people a month are searching for information on the keyword “Ubersuggest vs Google Keyword Planner.” Therefore, I made it a tag for this post.
To recap: I start in Ubersuggest. Any potential keywords I find, I put into KWFinder to be sure.
Look at the top of the screenshot. Do you see I have 90 lists in KWFinder?
Excessive, I admit. I love these lists that keep my keywords organized.
I have a list for business tips, another for email tips you get the idea.
Go to https://app.kwfinder.com/.
KWFinder vs Ubersuggest
Pricing: KWFinder is part of the Mangools suite, which now offers a limited permanent free tier alongside paid plans that run roughly $20 to $30 a month on annual billing, depending on the tier and any current promotion. That puts it in a similar range to Ubersuggest, sometimes cheaper depending on the plan and promotion active at the time.
Note: I pay for the full Mangools suite of tools, not just KWFinder.
MozBar
The MozBar is also an alternative Ubersuggest tool.
I love the MozBar as my MozBar review explains.
Notice Moz makes keyword suggestions for you and shows you the top-ranking content already in existence about your keyword idea.
Moz and the MozBar are separate entities.
To access Moz, go to https://moz.com/.
To access the MozBar, go to the Chrome Web Store.
Moz vs SEMrush
Given a choice between these two Ubersuggest Alternatives, which would you pick?
I asked my Instagram followers: Given a choice between Ubersuggest alternatives Moz and SEMrush, which SEO tool do you prefer?
Look:
100% of my respondents indicated they prefer Moz over SEMrush.
Pricing: Moz Pro’s entry tier runs roughly $39 to $49 a month depending on billing, with a limited number of free keyword searches per month before you hit the paywall. Moz Pro’s unlimited plans still cost meaningfully more, and SEMrush’s entry tier now costs even more than it once did, so the price gap between the two has widened rather than narrowed.
When you use the MozBar itself (not the full Moz Pro suite), you are allowed unlimited domain authority lookups, which is why it remains one of the more generous free browser tools in this list.
As you can see from the tools in this post, there are many Moz alternatives if you don’t have a budget and don’t want to pay for the full Moz Pro suite.
When I think of a Moz alternative, I think of SEMrush. They are two of the more direct comparisons in this space, though their pricing has diverged over time.
Do you know any alternatives to Moz?
Soovle
Go to https://soovle.com.
Put your main keyword (also called your “seed keyword”) in the center box.
Choose your search engine.
Soovle defaults to Google’s search engine, but there are plenty of other search engines you can select.
Look at all the keywords that populate! When I scroll down, I find even more.
Soovle is quick to use. You don’t need to sign up or sign in. Its results can be hit or miss depending on the day and the search engine selected, so treat it as a fast brainstorming tool rather than a primary data source.
Pricing: As mentioned in this post, there are many SEMrush free alternatives, and Soovle is one of them. Soovle is free.
Ahrefs
Ahrefs is considered one of the premier SEO keyword tools in the industry.
When you rank for new keywords, Ahrefs notifies you and lets you know when your name is mentioned on the internet.
I can’t rave enough about Ahrefs.
The keyword tool is accurate and in real-time.
Go to https://ahrefs.com/.
Ubersuggest vs Ahrefs:
Pricing: Ahrefs has meaningfully changed its pricing structure since this post was first written. It now offers a genuinely affordable Starter tier around $29 a month, putting it much closer to Ubersuggest’s price point than it once was, alongside a free Webmaster Tools tier for verified site owners. The fuller Lite tier, with more data and features, runs closer to $129 a month. Ahrefs’ YouTube videos often explain how to use its free tools.
Ubersuggest pricing: Ubersuggest’s entry tier runs around $29 a month, similar to Ahrefs Starter today, though feature sets differ, so compare what each tier actually includes rather than price alone.
Google Keyword Planner
You can have Google Keyword Planner on your site using a plugin.
On the other hand, you can opt not to slow your site down with yet another plugin and go to the site, https://ads.google.com/home/tools/keyword-planner/.
Click Go to Keyword Planner.
Click Discover New Keywords.
I learned SEO using Google Keyword Planner and frankly found it somewhat confusing.
I quickly defected to tools like Ubersuggest and KWFinder.
However, in its current incarnation, Google Keyword Planner claims it’s easier to use.
Let’s look.
Off to the right, Google Keyword Planner offers you keyword research tips that I find helpful.
The tool is reminding me to make my keywords long-tail and not just have a one-word keyword.
Google Keyword Planner gives me data about my keyword and suggests many new keywords I can search to use as additional focus keywords or tags.
Pricing: Google Keyword Planner remains free.
Keyword Tool
Keyword Tool describes itself as an alternative to Google Keyword Planner.
You don’t need to make an account.
Keyword Tool is easy to use. Just plug in your focus keyword and see what it generates.
Notice how versatile this tool is. You can even use the tool to generate interest on social media sites.
Keyword Tool will generate a large number of keywords for each search.
Since I am writing this post about Ubersuggest alternatives, that is the keyword I plugged into the search bar.
Did you notice what populated?
Search terms with no search volume, online competition difficulty, or other metrics are shown for free.
The free version won’t give you additional data. You would have to take the keywords and put them into Ubersuggest or any one of these free Ubersuggest alternatives.
Go to https://keywordtool.io/.
Pricing: The free version gives you keywords but no other data. The paid Pro tier’s exact price shifts, so check the current rate on their site before committing.
Jaaxy
You only get a limited number of free queries with Jaaxy.
I enjoy using Jaaxy, but I stay away from the tool as much as I can since I’m always concerned I’ll use up my free searches.
You need to make an account to get the free searches.
Put in your keyword where directed.
Do you notice the tool counts down until your free searches are gone?
A great deal of data populates for my keyword search.
This screenshot shows a search for the topic of SEO tips.
Two lists of keywords populate, one under Keyword and one under Related.
Pricing: Jaaxy offers a limited number of free searches, with paid plans above that; check current rates on their site, since Jaaxy’s pricing structure has shifted over the years.
SEOQuake
SEOQuake is a browser extension available for Chrome and other major browsers.
Go to your browser’s extension settings and search for SEOQuake to install it.
For my post about Google Chrome Extensions, I used SEOQuake to find keyword data.
Look at the screenshot to see all the metrics that populated!
The search volume was extremely high for that particular keyword. I like the Cost Per Click to be under .20 before I commit to a keyword.
Pricing: SEOQuake remains free.
Rank Math
Known as an SEO tool, Rank Math isn’t commonly known as a keyword tool.
However, Rank Math shows you keywords and suggests them for your post.
Look:
I’m preparing a post on Freelance Writing Websites, so “freelance writing websites” is my keyword.
After telling Rank Math this is my focus keyword, the tool suggests many other keywords for me to use as additional focus keywords or tags for the post.
I can then take these keywords and put them into Ubersuggest or any of these Ubersuggest alternatives to find the search volume and online competition for readers. I use both to decide my focus keywords and tags.
Bonus Ubersuggest Alternatives
Rank Tracker is an all-in-one keyword tool letting a user search for new keywords with a wide range of keyword finder tools, including Keyword Gap, Related Searches and more, also using data from different search engines. It allows you to check all the SEO analysis stats at any stage of the keyword search and tracking, as well as to conduct SERP analysis for any keyword and track keyword position history.
You will be able to find your domain and topic competitors, and keywords they use.
Pricing: The product can be used for free with limitations; paid licenses exist above that tier. Check the vendor’s current pricing page, since license costs and the exact free-tier limits have shifted since this post first covered them.
CognitiveSEO Keyword Tool and Content Optimizer
The keyword tool is a full-stack marketer that will help you get top rankings in 3 easy steps: keyword research, ranking analysis, and content optimization.
With a simple search, you can find the right topics to target and rank for. Then you can find your competitors for each keyword you want to target and, in the end, analyse your content and follow keyword recommendations to outrank those competitors. The tool helps you get higher rankings and increase your organic traffic.
Pricing: The free version gives a limited number of searches. Paid plans cover the whole SEO toolset, including link building, rank tracking, and site audit; confirm the current monthly rate on their site, since pricing across this whole category shifts often.
Premium Ubersuggest Alternative
Both Ahrefs and Kparser are Ubersuggest Alternatives.
Kparser
According to the Kparser website, you can find many more long-tail keywords with this keyword tool than with free alternatives.
Here you will find more information about Kparser and a tutorial. Check Kparser’s site directly for current pricing, since it has changed since this post first covered it.
Ubersuggest Alternatives No Longer Available
SEOCentro was one of the Ubersuggest alternatives. However, the SEO tool was deindexed by Google and is no longer available to use. More information about the situation and a description of SEOCentro can be found here.
Conclusion
In closing, do you need an SEO traffic generator?
That’s the function of Ubersuggest and these Ubersuggest alternatives; use them, and they will generate traffic to your blog posts.
I’m confident there are more than 10 Ubersuggest alternatives, but these are the Ubersuggest alternatives I recommend.
Readers, please share so bloggers and marketers discover the current features of Ubersuggest and these Ubersuggest alternatives.
I look forward to your views in the comment section.
What is your favorite Ubersuggest alternative? Are there any Ubersuggest alternatives you can recommend?
FAQs
Is Ubersuggest safe?
Yes. Ubersuggest is safe to use. I have used Ubersuggest for years. Also, I read about Ubersuggest, and I am not aware of any safety complaints or concerns.
How can I get Ubersuggest for free?
Ubersuggest offers a limited number of free queries before asking you to upgrade. The exact number and terms have changed over time, so check the current free-tier limits on their site.
Which Ubersuggest alternative is cheapest right now?
Among the paid tools, Ahrefs’ Starter tier and Ubersuggest’s entry tier are both priced similarly and are among the cheaper paid options today, while free tools like Google Keyword Planner, Soovle, SEOQuake, and the MozBar cost nothing.
Is Semrush changing because of the Adobe acquisition?
Adobe announced its acquisition of Semrush in late 2025, with the deal expected to close sometime in 2026. Whether pricing or features change as a result isn’t fully clear yet, so check Semrush’s official announcements for the latest status.
Related Reading
This post reviewed keyword research tools for SEO. Social media research tools can be found here.
Janice Wald is the founder of MostlyBlogging.com and co-founder of the Mostly Blogging Academy. She is an ebook author, blogger, blogging coach, blogging judge, freelance writer, and speaker. She won the Best Internet Marketer Award and the Best Blogger Award at the 2021 Infinity Blog Awards. Wald was also nominated as 2019 Best Internet Marketer by the Infinity Blog Awards and in 2017 as the Most Informative Blogger by the London Bloggers Bash. She’s been featured on Small Business Trends, the Huffington Post, and Lifehack.
