Seo Tool reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 390 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Seo Tool brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SEO, r/seogrowth, r/SaaS, r/DigitalMarketing, r/digital_marketing. Top-rated brands include SEMrush (4.4/5), Ahrefs (4.4/5), Screaming Frog (4.3/5).

Stats
Reviews390
Subreddits19
Posts60
Brands93
Products15
Top communities
r/SEO256r/seogrowth22r/SaaS20r/DigitalMarketing18r/digital_marketing11
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#1

SEMrush

4.4
(90)
"The best AI SEO tools are ... Semrush (keyword research + analytics)"
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"Ones I use regularly... Semrush, Screaming Frog, ContentKing App, Frase, POP, GSC, ChatGPT."
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"For basic SEO stuff like figuring out keywords or to looks at competitors, Semrush and Ahrefs are the go to tools."
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"We use SEMRUSH for our agency and it’s honestly the best tool out there."
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"Semrush, Ahref, and Surfer are top SEO tools for generating product descriptions."
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"SEMrush is a fantastic tool for SEO and marketing professionals."
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"Ahrefs and SEMrush are top picks for competitor analysis."
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"Ahrefs and Semrush are the best when used in tandem with Google Search Console."
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"Totally use SEMRUSH."
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"Try Semrush."
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#2

Ahrefs

4.4
(71)
"For basic SEO stuff like figuring out keywords or to looks at competitors, Semrush and Ahrefs are the go to tools."
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"Ahref is one of the best for small scale projects."
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"Ahref, and Surfer are top SEO tools for generating product descriptions."
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"Ahrefs and SEMrush are top picks for competitor analysis."
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"Ahrefs and Semrush are the best when used in tandem with Google Search Console."
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"If you need all in one then ahref is my go to."
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"Then go for Ahrefs $29 plan... it's the cheapest and the data you get is quality."
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"If you’re using Ahrefs, I’d strongly recommend sticking to its keyword rankings."
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"Pro: Ahrefs and semrush. Free: GSC"
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"Ahrefs or Semrush only."
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#3

Screaming Frog

4.3
(19)
"For site audits: Screaming Frog. Free for under 100 page website. Best tool out there IMO."
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"Ones I use regularly... Semrush, Screaming Frog, ContentKing App, Frase, POP, GSC, ChatGPT."
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"Cant live without it for technical audits"
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"I use screaming frog for website audit it is a great tool"
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"Go for Screaming Frog SEO Spider, its a must."
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"For free tools"
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"Screaming frog, google ads keywords planner, bing webmaster tool, MS clarity."
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"Screaming Frog to check for really easy fixes!"
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"Microsoft clirty, google tag manager, Screaming frog, google search console, google analytics."
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"For site audits, Screaming Frog free version is solid."
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#4

Ubersuggest

3.8
(18)
"I’d mess around with Google Search Console and maybe Ubersuggest for now since they’ll give you enough to get started."
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"Tools like Ubersuggest, Google Search Console, and even just using Google Autocomplete helped me understand what people search for."
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"Ubersuggest is best option, also inpages is great choice"
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"I’ve been using Ubersuggest. The free version gives you a few keyword searches per day and does basic site audits too."
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"For free options, try Ubersuggest or Google Search Console with ChatGPT plugins for insights."
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"Ubersuggest is a good tool and quite cheap."
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"Ubersuggest is a great budget-friendly SEO tool."
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"Ubersuggest is a practical option."
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"Ubersuggest is one I’ve been playing with."
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"Ubersuggest: complete the first"
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#5

Google

4.5
(10)
"Ones I use regularly... Semrush, Screaming Frog, ContentKing App, Frase, POP, GSC, ChatGPT."
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"Free, essential for tracking site performance."
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"Free and integrated with Google Ads."
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"The tools from Google."
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"Best free tool available"
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"I’d mess around with Google Search Console and maybe Ubersuggest for now since they’ll give you enough to get started."
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"Microsoft clirty, google tag manager, Screaming frog, google search console, google analytics."
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"Tools like Ubersuggest, Google Search Console, and even just using Google Autocomplete helped me understand what people search for."
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"Check out Google Trends, it’s simple but powerful."
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"It works pretty well for beginners"
#6

SE Ranking

4.2
(10)
"Seranking - 59 USD/mo"
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"SE Ranking"
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"The guys follow the needs of the market and always add cool updates. Our agency does everything on one platform, which is the biggest advantage for me."
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"SERanking is not free but has a lot of great features."
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"You might want to check out SE Ranking. It’s an all-in-one tool that’s budget-friendly."
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"I’ve used seranking and semrush. Both do the job and no one is better than the other I guess."
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"SE Ranking: Monitors competitor rankings and detects content updates."
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"SE Ranking is a good cheaper alternative to Semrush or ahrefs."
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"We are using SERanking and it has great results."
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"A lot of functions and seems really good for that option"
#8

eRank

4.3
(6)
"Give Erank a try, they have a free version."
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"Really helpful!"
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"I love eRank."
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"I prefer eRank. Remember it's just a tool and the results aren't magic."
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"This list has more if you want to check them out."
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"Erank can be handy, but I just use the free part and it’s helpful."
#9

Mangools

4.3
(6)
"Mangools - 49 USD/mo"
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"Does this, I believe."
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"Mangools out, looks really great... especially for the price."
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"Mangools is good enough for beginners. I often use it to find keywords and sometimes to check meta title description length."
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"Mangools is pretty good. Good data. Reasonable price too."
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"Pretty affordable plans as well."
#10

Moz

4.2
(6)
"Moz"
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"Moz has a free account option with limited access to their Keyword Explorer and Link Explorer."
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"Moz, Ahrefs, and SEMrush are all great choices for SEO audits."
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"Moz (or free SEMRush if your budget is small)."
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"Explore Moz, Ahrefs and more insights can be obtained on SEO tools recommendation."
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"I have to recommend something, it's either SE Ranking or MOZ. But I prefer SE Ranking."
#11

Morningscore

4.6
(5)
"If you are starting out these tools would be my recommendation: Morningscore - 49 USD/mo (I am co-founder)"
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"I am co-founder of Morningscore - 49 USD/mo"
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"So far so good"
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"An all in one SEO tool that makes it easy and fun."
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"It's not too well known of a tool, but I have been using Morningscore a bit recently."
#12

Frase

4.8
(4)
"Ones I use regularly... Semrush, Screaming Frog, ContentKing App, Frase, POP, GSC, ChatGPT."
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"Frase.io finds top ranking pages for any topic."
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"For optimizing content, I like Frase."
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"I'd also recommend Frase and Scalenut as they bring a complete package with AI driven research."
#13

Similarweb

4.8
(4)
"We enjoy and recommend Similarweb."
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"Highly recommend SimilarWeb after a few years of use."
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"I would recommend Similarweb."
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"Its free tools are the best out there."
#14

Google Keyword Planner

4.8
(4)
"Use free tools like Google KW Planner, PAA, and Related Search Widg."
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"Google keyword planner is enough tool to rank website."
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"Use Google Keywords Planner for free and you will be safe from understanding other tools."
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"Google Keyword planner would be helpful."
#15

Scalenut

4.3
(4)
"AI-powered SEO tool"
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"Best SEO tool"
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"It works great, and they regularly add new features."
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"Scalenut"
#16

Yoast

4.3
(4)
"Yoast for Shopify is a must have."
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"Tools like SearchPie, TinyIMG, and Yoast (if you're integrating WordPress) help cover the basics"
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"Handy for WordPress optimization."
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"Recommended"
#17

Bing

4.0
(4)
"Screaming frog, google ads keywords planner, bing webmaster tool, MS clarity."
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"Bing Webmaster Tools and Microsoft Clarity are so underrated, imho. Fantastic tools, even for big teams with budgets."
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"Bing Webmaster Tools - Free Backlink checker (all domains), Free SEO Audit Reports (yup), Free Keyword Research"
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"Bing webmaster tools"
#18

Brightlocal

4.7
(3)
"For local businesses, all you need is BrightLocal."
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"BrightLocal remains a top recommendation and your initial instincts are spot on."
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"Brightlocal is best for what your trying to do."
#19

Sistrix

4.3
(3)
"For Europe, Sistrix is very strong as well."
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"This feature is now available in SISTRIX, under 'SISTRIX Labs'."
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"Sistrix allows you to do all that."
#20

Surfer SEO

4.3
(3)
"The best AI SEO tools are Surfer SEO (content optimization)"
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"Surfer SEO"
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"Surfer SEO"
#21

TubeRank Jeet

4.3
(3)
"It's been a game-changer for me, offering AI-powered assistance."
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"It offers some impressive and specialized features for video optimization."
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"Made specifically for youtube seo optimization, efficient and cost effective."
#22

Keywords Everywhere

4.3
(3)
"Start with Keywords everywhere. It works perfectly."
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"Keywords everywhere"
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"I recommend Keywords Everywhere, especially the new SEO reports feature."
#24

SERanking

4.0
(3)
"SERanking or Low Fruits"
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"SERanking is a good alternative."
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"I switched to SERanking. It was similar to SEMRush at first glance."
#25

Microsoft

4.0
(3)
"Screaming frog, google ads keywords planner, bing webmaster tool, MS clarity."
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"Microsoft clirty, google tag manager, Screaming frog, google search console, google analytics."
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"Microsoft Clarity - Free heatmap and screen recorder."
#26

Keysearch

4.0
(3)
"Keysearch is pretty decent value at $17/month."
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"KeySearch is under $20!"
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"Enough option that is needed, easy to use"
#27

SERPtag

4.0
(3)
"Have a look at SERPtag, really good SEO tool."
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"I've been using SERPtag for tracking keywords and getting insights on competitors."
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"I use SERPtag for my Seo tool helps me track keywords"
#28

RankMath

4.0
(3)
"For wordpress"
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"Semrush and ahref are the best in the industry."
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"If you're on WordPress, RankMath is a great SEO plugin with a solid free version to start."
#29

SEO PowerSuite

4.0
(3)
"Seo powersuite"
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"SEO PowerSuite is unlimited so it’s cheaper than anything if you need a lot of data."
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"Heap of data and runs a great freemium model"
#30

Ahref

5.0
(2)
"Better"
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"One of the best tools"
#31

Local Falcon

5.0
(2)
"Local Falcon is the best."
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"Local Falcon by a mile."
#32

SurgeGraph

5.0
(2)
"Definitely Surgegraph. it's a content writing tool that'll write and automatically optimize your content for SEO."
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"I think they deserve it. It does the job well, especially for newbies."
#33

Seodity

5.0
(2)
"You could also try Seodity :)"
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"Competitive pricing and is beginner friendly"
#34

Google Analytics

4.5
(2)
"While free, Google Analytics is a powerful tool for tracking website traffic."
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"These are some tools you can use to get insights and improve your SEO."
#35

Seotic

4.5
(2)
"I’ve developed Seotic (beta), an SEO tool for small businesses."
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"I’ve developed Seotic (beta), an SEO tool for small businesses."
#36

Serpstat

4.5
(2)
"Serpstat for clustering, competitors, keyword research"
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"Chech serpstat.com"
#37

Seobility

4.5
(2)
"Seobility - 49 USD/mo"
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"For keyword research and website optimization."
#38

SaySEO

4.5
(2)
"Way cheaper ($19 for 3 months)."
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"SaySEO is my recommendation"
#39

RustySEO

4.0
(2)
"If you need more than 500 pages crawled for free try RustySEO."
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"RustySEO. Free open source without crawl limits"
#40

Kwrds.ai

4.0
(2)
"Kwrds.ai"
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"[Kwrds.ai](https://www.Kwrds.ai). You can start by looking for your topic."
#42

AI SEO Tools

4.0
(2)
"Had some fun in my free time creating a directory of the top AI SEO tools since I have been spending a lot of time finding one that works for my freelance SEO work."
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"Had some fun in my free time creating a directory of the top AI SEO tools since I have been spending a lot of time finding one that works for my freelance work."
#43

Jasper AI

4.0
(2)
"The best AI SEO tools are ... Jasper AI (content writing)"
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"Jasper AI for human in the loop content."
#44

Bing Webmaster Tools

3.5
(2)
"Bing Webmaster Tools also provides a list of backlinks."
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"It has a keyword search volume tool too."
#45

Rankerfox

3.5
(2)
"Give a look at rankerfox or anyother group buy."
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"Bro save your money go on Rankerfox."
#46

OTTO

2.5
(2)
"True but it works for me. Getting page 1 ranks on some keywords."
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"Terrible data in comparison to ahrefs and semrush."
#47

Fluxai

5.0
(1)
"Free for now too - Full site audit, Smart recommendation."
#48

Wislr

5.0
(1)
"There's a natural language algorithm that can take your target and destination URLs and programmatically find the best 1:1 match."
#49

GPT-4

5.0
(1)
"GPT4."
#50

SERPrecon

5.0
(1)
"I've been using SERPrecon to leverage science when it comes to entity, vectors, and BERT."
#51

seostack.io

5.0
(1)
"Hands down. If I could only keep one tool, I'd keep this one."
#52

Seolivly

5.0
(1)
"Free - seolivly.com"
#53

aioseo

5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend the completely free 'aioseo site analyzer' to iron out your on-page SEO"
#54

Places Scout

5.0
(1)
"Places Scout is my #1 favorite for tracking long-term."
#55

SEO optimizer

5.0
(1)
"Is the best tool for beginners."
#56

SurferSEO

5.0
(1)
"For creating content"
#57

Keyword Everywhere

5.0
(1)
"KeywordEverywhere is ON all the time showing trends and search data."
#58

Sumrsh

5.0
(1)
"None"
#59

GPT

5.0
(1)
"Bypassing tool to make website content unique and keep SEO keywords in place"
#60

BrightEdge

5.0
(1)
"Highly legit and detailed data on competitors."
#61

Website Ranking Checker

5.0
(1)
"The Website Ranking Checker has both an Instant Refresh and Default Refresh option."
#62

SpyFu

5.0
(1)
"Damn good discount"
#63

AWR

5.0
(1)
"Great for the specific ranking of a specific keyword"
#64

Serpple

5.0
(1)
"Very affordable pricing starts from $9/mo"
#65

Neil Patel

5.0
(1)
"If you want to perform keyword research for specific, non-dominant languages in specific countries (like Spanish in the US or French in Switzerland) or on city-level, Neil Patel has some options that most other tools lack."
#66

Legiit

5.0
(1)
"Advanced features and cutting-edge capabilities"
#67

Surfer

5.0
(1)
"It performs in-depth analysis of top-ranking pages, providing insights into keyword usage, content structure, headings, and other factors."
#68

SEO SpyGlass

4.0
(1)
"SEO SpyGlass [Consultora SEO Algarve]"
#69

SEO Copilot

4.0
(1)
"If you need help with indexing and content pruning, you can use SEO Copilot anywhere you are."
#70

Atwood Enterprise

4.0
(1)
"Try AtwoodEnterprise.com."
#71

CheckByTools

4.0
(1)
"I am using number of tools like checkbytools, semrush,ahref,seosurfer,screamingfrog and moz."
#73

Smush

4.0
(1)
"Smush (reduces image sizes)"
#75

Majestic

4.0
(1)
"Some better than others in certain aspects, like Majestic for links."
#76

Local Viking

4.0
(1)
"I noticed Local Viking to be the most accurate."
#77

LocalPanda.ai

4.0
(1)
"We're building LocalPanda.ai, a local SEO tool from scratch"
#78

Visualping

4.0
(1)
"Try Visualping.io - this one monitors any site changes."
#79

Rank-hub.com

4.0
(1)
"[Rank-hub.com](https://Rank-hub.com) for generating content based off what ranks first page for a target phrase."
#80

Keyword.com

4.0
(1)
"For tracking real-time SERP changes on your keywords."
#81

Marmalead

4.0
(1)
"I thought it was pretty useful."
#82

StoryChief

4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for a more content-focused approach, you might want to try StoryChief’s Content Audit Tool."
#83

seoreviewr

4.0
(1)
"Seoreviewr is a great tool, it's one of the most valuable tools I've come across for the price."
#84

SEOpress

4.0
(1)
"I like SEOpress (wordpress), Ahrefs (research), Jasper (content)."
#85

Quattr

4.0
(1)
"Quattr is also an amazing AI driven tool."
#86

GSC

4.0
(1)
"Swear by it"
#87

Rank Math

4.0
(1)
"Recommended"
#88

All In One

4.0
(1)
"Recommended"
#89

SEO Copilot AI

3.0
(1)
"Keyword Research and On-page SEO"
#90

Smart SEO

3.0
(1)
"I recently signed up to Smart SEO with shopify."
#91

Adminer

3.0
(1)
"I'm using Adminer trends, it's basic but it delivers most of the data."
#92

SEO Meta Description AI

3.0
(1)
"Simple"
#93

Free Tools

3.0
(1)
"Worked for me"

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