188 keyword research apps in one list: the established products, and every new one as it launches.
Updated
33 apps launched in the last 12 months, by month.
“keyword research tool” is searched 14,800 times a month on Google worldwide. These are the 116 searches around it, in the US.
| Search | Per month, US | Cost per click |
|---|---|---|
| google keyword planner | 49,500 | $18.10 |
| semrush keyword research tool | 4,400 | $5.54 |
| tool keyword research | 4,400 | $15.75 |
| keyword research free tool | 2,900 | $11.08 |
| keyword tool | 2,900 | $9.91 |
| seo tool keyword research | 2,900 | $16.33 |
| google keyword research tool | 720 | $11.40 |
| keyword tool io | 720 | $11.35 |
| free seo tool for keyword research | 480 | $12.57 |
| google keyword research tool free | 390 | $13.36 |
| online free keyword research tool | 390 | $10.84 |
| youtube keyword research tool | 390 | $7.20 |
| ahrefs keyword research tool | 320 | - |
| amazon keyword research tool | 320 | $13.18 |
| free keyword generator | 320 | $11.37 |
Cost per click is what advertisers bid for one visit from that search. Figures from Oct 2026.
The latest to launch, newest first.
| # | App | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  OpenSEO Open-source Ahrefs and SEMrush alternative you can self-host | * |
| 2 |  FlexQueries The $0/mo SEO tool with pay-as-you-go SEO and AI search visibility research | * |
| 3 |  Rankora Discover keywords, track ranks, audit sites, and ship clear SEO fixes | * |
| 4 |  RankHit Get daily SEO articles auto-published to grow search traffic | * |
| 5 |  SEO Architect SEO tool to plan and optimise your website | * |
| 6 |  LeafPad Automate keyword research, blog writing, and publishing to rank | * |
| 7 | WO WordPress AI Plugin Generate and publish SEO-optimized articles to WordPress in 60 seconds | * |
| 8 |  Fuziondot Get SEO, ads, and social insights in one marketing dashboard | * |
| 9 |  Keyword Universe Upload keywords to analyze, forecast revenue, and get AI guidance | * |
| 10 |  Woop AI Unify audits, content, and competitor intel to rank higher in search | * |
| 11 |  BrightKeyword AI keyword discovery with intent-based clustering | * |
| 12 |  ClearSERP Advanced keyword research and analysis | * |
* Launch date estimated.
Grouped by what each app says it does. 78 of 188 apps fit a group so far.
| Type | Apps | Share | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEO platforms and toolkits | 29 | 37.2% | All AI SEO Tools, Amrut AI, Apptimize |
| Content and SEO writing | 22 | 28.2% | 30characters, Abun, Agentive SEO |
| Keyword research | 17 | 21.8% | Allintitle, Answer Socrates, AnswerThePublic |
What we could detect on their websites.
| Framework | Apps | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Next.js | 61 | 71.8% |
| WordPress | 10 | 11.8% |
| PHP | 5 | 5.9% |
Of 85 apps whose framework we could detect.
| Host | Apps | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel | 35 | 79.5% |
| Netlify | 9 | 20.5% |
Of 44 apps whose host we could detect.
How many of the 188 apps show a price, and how many sell to large companies.
| Measure | Apps | Share of 188 |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a pricing page | 71 | 37.8% |
Keyword research tools help you discover the phrases people type into search boxes and how competitive those phrases are. You start with a seed, such as a topic, a list of products, a URL, or a competitor domain. You can also set a country or language to focus results.
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