To be clear, KWFinder is a great tool for doing keyword research. But it’s good to know that there are other SEO tools in the market. That way, you’re not limited to one product.
So in this post, we’re covering the best KWFinder alternatives that you can subscribe to today.
We’re also including some of their best features so you can determine which one is a better fit for you.
Let’s go ahead and jump right into it.
Ahrefs
Ahrefs is arguably the king of all-in-one SEO tools. So it comes as no surprise to anyone that it stands on top of our list of KWFinder alternatives.
How to Use Ahrefs
To find new keyword opportunities, you’ll need to access the Keywords Explorer feature. Here, you can enter a seed term that Ahrefs will use to find related keywords. It can provide thousands of suggestions since it has a database of over seven billion keywords.
Even better, it can provide data from 171 countries if you need location-specific words and phrases. It draws information from 10 search engine platforms including Amazon and YouTube.
The included metrics can sort out hard-to-target entries from high-value ones by displaying the keyword difficulty score. And its amazing filtering system adds or removes keywords from your list based on parameters that you set.
By exploring each keyword, you can even see the history of its top-ranking pages. This gives you a better sense of why these pages perform the way they do.
Ahrefs vs KWFinder
Pros
- Ahrefs features work seamlessly together to deliver you all the SEO information you need for your campaign.
- Ahrefs database is much stronger than what you’ll find on KWFinder.
- Ahrefs is a better all-in-one SEO solution.
Cons
- KWFinder is better for freelancers thanks to its affordable pricing.
- KWFinder’s mid- to high-tier plans already include additional seats (user access).
- KWFinder’s mid- to high-tier plans include unlimited competitor keyword searches.
Pricing
You have four plans available: Lite ($99/month), Standard ($179/month), Advanced ($399/month), and Agency ($999/month).
You can try Ahrefs for 7 days for just $7.
SEMrush
SEMrush is another crowd favorite and boasts an impressive lineup of features that can rival—if not surpass—KWFinder.
But is its keyword research feature up to the task?
How to Use SEMrush
The SEMrush Keyword Research tool can be split into six features. First, you have Keyword Overview which details the estimated value and competition for any term you enter.
Next, you have Organic Research where you see your competitor’s keyword rankings and pages. This gives you ideas on what other words and phrases you could explore based on what’s already working for other domains in your niche.
The Keyword Magic Tool draws keyword suggestions from SEMrush’s database.
Keyword Gap compares your keyword profile with your competitors and finds missing opportunities for your brand.
Keyword Manager can analyze up to 1,000 keywords, making your selections easier to manage. Then you have the Organic Traffic Insights that discovers keywords that Google Analytics may have missed.
SEMrush vs KWFinder
Pros
- SEMrush provides more complex results than KWFinder.
- SEMrush has a higher data cap for keyword research results.
- SEMrush offers other amazing features outside of keyword research.
Cons
- KWFinder mid- to high-tier plans include additional users (SEMrush only includes one user; You’ll have to pay for every user you want to add).
- KWFinder plans are cost-efficient.
- KWFinder has unlimited competitor research searches.
Pricing
Choose from one of three SEMrush pricing plans: Pro ($99.95/month), Guru ($199.95/month), and Business ($399.95/month).
If you need a customized plan, you can contact SEMrush and ask about its Enterprise plan.
LongTailPro
If you want a simple tool that’s laser-focused on finding long-tail keywords, then LongTailPro just might be the product you need.
Going by the looks of the website alone, you might hesitate to sign up. But you might change your mind once you see what’s under the hood.
How to Use LongTailPro
First, let’s get some of its other features out of the way. With your subscription, you’ll also get access to LongTailPro features like rank tracking, backlink analysis, and SERP analysis. But clearly, its main focus is keyword research.
It works like any other keyword research tool. You enter a seed term and the tool will return a list of terms that relate to your niche/topic.
Looking at the Competition column will reveal how easy or hard it is to rank a certain term. You’re also shown each keyword’s rank value.
And because the tool prioritizes long-tail keywords, it gives you the option to filter the results by how many words a keyword has. The average keyword competition—labeled as Avg KC—is color-coded to let you know which are the easiest terms to target.
LongTailPro vs KWFinder
Pros
- LongTailPro’s cheapest plan offers 800 keyword lookups per day as opposed to KWFinder’s 100 per day.
- LongTailPro comes with free training (which the company is pushing you to take).
- LongTailPro won’t intimidate newcomers; really easy to use.
Cons
- KWFinder offers three simultaneous logins for its Premium plan ($69/month) while LongTailPro only offers two for its Pro plan ($67/month).
- KWFinder lets you track more keywords per day than LongTailPro.
- KWFinder’s other SEO features are much more robust.
Pricing
You can choose from any of the following LongTailPro plans: Starter ($37/month), Pro ($67/month), and Agency ($147/month).
There’s a 10-day money-back guarantee for all three plans.
Jaaxy
Here’s another keyword research tool that serves a particular niche. Jaaxy is a platform that markets itself to affiliate marketers. What does that mean exactly?
It performs like your traditional keyword tool only it searches for profitable keywords.
How to Use Jaaxy
You start with a seed keyword. Jaaxy will then give you a list of suggestions with metrics like:
- Average — The number of monthly searches a keyword gets
- Traffic — The number of organic visitors your site will likely get for the target keyword
- Quoted Search Results — The number of websites that compete for the term
- Keyword Quality Indicator — A recommendation on whether it’s good to invest in the selected keyword or not
- SEO — How likely you are to land on top of the SERP for the keyword
- Domains — The availability of domains that include (or are related to) the keyword
You can also do saved lists where you can build lists for a specific topic. There’s also a feature called Alphabet Soup that automatically organizes keyword ideas to help with the brainstorming process.
Speaking of brainstorming, the Brainstorm feature shows you trending topics that relate to your target keywords. It’s a great tool to use whenever you run out of post ideas.
Search History allows you to review previous searches you’ve made on Jaaxy. This lets you recall keywords you’ve searched for in the past that you may have forgotten about.
Jaaxy vs KWFinder
Pros
- Jaaxy has a built-in affiliate program.
- Jaaxy lets you find fitting domains for your target keyword.
- Jaaxy’s Search History feature is a good addition to the mid- to high-tier plans.
Cons
- KWFinder is much simpler to use.
- KWFinder has better data caps than Jaaxy.
- KWFinder is the better option for those whose main concern is SEO and not affiliate marketing.
Pricing
Jaaxy has a Starter plan that you can use for free. It is limited but it should be enough to help you get a feel for the product.
There are two paid plans: Pro ($49/month) and Enterprise ($99/month).
Keyword Keg
Five keyword tools that focus only on keyword research. That’s what Keyword Keg promises.
But will these five features be enough to convince you to switch to this product? Let’s see what Keyword Keg offers.
How to Use Keyword Keg
When you use Keyword Keg, you’d want to start with its Keywords Tool. You can enter up to 30 seed terms in one go. And you can enter search parameters like country, search engine, or result type (questions, buyer intent, etc.).
Of course, the results will include metrics that’ll help you gauge the entries presented to you.
Use the Import Keywords Tool to instantly get metrics for the terms that you already have. If you find your keyword selection lacking, use the Related Keywords tool to find relevant terms.
The People Also Ask for Keywords tool crawls through Google’s People Also Ask For boxes to present you with additional terms you might want to consider targeting.
Finally, the Merge Words tool lets you mix-and-match individual terms to create new keywords to use in your posts.
Keyword Keg vs KWFinder
Pros
- Keyword Keg is about as simple as keyword research tools go.
- Keyword Keg’s most affordable plan is about $11 more affordable than KWFinder as of this writing (if paid monthly; saves you more if you go for the annual plan).
- Keyword Keg lets you find keywords based on user intent.
Cons
- KWFinder’s pricing isn’t that far off from Keyword Keg but it offers SEO-related features outside of keyword research.
- KWFinder has unlimited competitor keyword searches.
- KWFinder works best for one-man teams; Keyword Keg’s base plan is more affordable but you can do more with KWFinder if you’re a freelancer.
Pricing
The SEO Freelancer plan is $38/month. SEO Consultant is $76/month. SEO Expert is $194/month and SEO Agency is $762/month.
Spyfu
SpyFu is advertising itself as a competitor research tool. But don’t let that fool you. This product has a keyword research tool that works just as great as the other ones we mentioned in this roundup.
How to Use SpyFu
There are two keyword research tools made available to users. One is focused on SEO while the other is for those who need PPC data.
Fundamentally, they work the same way. The only difference is that they present different metrics.
When you enter a seed term, SpyFu will crawl search engines to find related keywords. You are then presented with metrics like Rank — which tells you where your pages fall in the SERPs for that term.
There’s also the cost-per-click information, ranking difficulty, monthly searches, and more.
You can also enter any URL (including your competitor’s domain) to see what keywords work for them.
SpyFu vs KWFinder
Pros
- SpyFu does a better job of assessing competitor data.
- SpyFu does unlimited search results, data exports, and domain overviews.
- SpyFu tracks more keywords per week than KWFinder.
Cons
- KWFinder has better pricing.
- KWFinder has—in our humble opinion—a better user interface.
- KWFinder is better for those who are new to SEO tools.
Pricing
Choose from these SpyFu plans: Basic ($39/month), Professional ($79/month), and Team ($299/month).
Ubersuggest
Perhaps the most affordable entry in this list, Ubersuggest is a product brought to us by famed SEO Neil Patel.
How to Use Ubersuggest
The best thing about Ubersuggest is that Neil Patel lets you try the tool for free through his website. No registration is necessary but you do get more keywords if you do.
It looks and feels like your typical keyword research tool. Though it is worth noting that the product looks cleaner than most tools.
The results are clearly categorized by keyword type: suggestions, related, questions, prepositions, and comparisons.
You can use the sidebar to use the other included features like Traffic Analyzer and SEO Analyzer.
Ubersuggest vs KWFinder
Pros
- Ubersuggest is very affordable. There’s even a lifetime payment option.
- Ubersuggest has great assets like training courses, templates, worksheets, bi-weekly coaching, and email support.
- Ubersuggest helps you generate content ideas based on your keyword.
Cons
- KWFinder claims to have 2.5 billion related keywords.
- KWFinder has 52,000 supported locations (cities, districts, and countries).
Pricing
If you pay monthly, you’ll have to pay $12 for the Individual plan, $20 for the Business plan, and $40 for the Agency plan.
However, there is a lifetime plan. It’s $120 for Basic, $200 for Business, and $400 for Enterprise.