{"id":2063,"date":"2024-08-08T14:25:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lowfruits.io\/?p=2063"},"modified":"2024-08-08T14:25:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:25:16","slug":"best-seo-keyword-research-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/best-seo-keyword-research-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best SEO Keyword Research Tools [Free &amp; Paid]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want to write content that ranks and drives traffic, you need to use keyword research tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with so many options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article compiles the 15 best SEO keyword research tools for every budget and level of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aioseo-table-of-contents crazy has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In This Article<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#types-of-keyword-research-tools\">Types of Keyword Research Tools<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#full-feature-tools\">Full-Feature Tools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#niche-tools\">Niche Tools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#boutique-tools\">Boutique Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-keyword-research-tools-top-5-full-feature-tools\">Best Keyword Research Tools: Top 5 Full-Feature Tools<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-low-fruits\">1. LowFruits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-semrush\">2. Semrush<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-ahrefs\">3. Ahrefs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-ubersuggest\">4. Ubersuggest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-moz-pro\">5. Moz Pro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-niche-keyword-research-tools\">Best Niche Keyword Research Tools<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#6-\ufffcseo-boost\">6. SEOBoost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-answer-the-public\">7. AnswerThePublic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-answer-socrates\">8. AnswerSocrates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9-also-asked\">9. AlsoAsked<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10-topicfinder\">10. Topicfinder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-boutique-keyword-research-tools\">Best Boutique Keyword Research Tools<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#11-globe-explorer\">11. Globe Explorer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-google-keyword-research-tools\">Best Google Keyword Research Tools<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#12-google-search-console\">12. Google Search Console<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#13-google-trends\">13. Google Trends<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#14-google-keyword-planner\">14. Google Keyword Planner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#15-google-autocomplete\">15. Google Autocomplete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-free-keyword-research-tools\">Best Free Keyword Research Tools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-keyword-research-tools\">Types of Keyword Research Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we delve into the specific tools, it's essential to understand the different types of keyword research tools available in the market. These tools can be broadly categorized into the following three groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-feature-tools\">Full-Feature Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-feature tools are comprehensive platforms that offer a wide range of keyword research capabilities. They also come with additional features such as competitor analysis, rank tracking, site audits, etc. These tools are typically subscription-based and cater to the needs of business owners, agencies, enterprises, and SEOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"niche-tools\">Niche Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, niche tools focus on specific aspects of keyword research. They may offer unique data sources, visualizations, or methodologies for identifying and analyzing keywords. These tools are often more affordable and can be used in conjunction with full-feature tools or as standalone solutions for specific tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"boutique-tools\">Boutique Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Boutique tools are typically developed by individual creators or small teams and offer innovative or unconventional approaches to keyword research. These tools may leverage unique algorithms or user interfaces to provide fresh insights. While they may have limited features compared to full-feature tools, boutique tools can be valuable additions to an SEO professional's toolkit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we've covered the different types of keyword research tools, let's dive into the top recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-keyword-research-tools-top-5-full-feature-tools\">Best Keyword Research Tools: Top 5 Full-Feature Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-low-fruits\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/\" title=\"LowFruits - Analyze the SERPs Faster, Find Weak Spots\">LowFruits<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/new-lowfruits-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"LowFruits homepage, the best keyword research and SERP analysis tool for small businesses.\" class=\"wp-image-5292\" title=\"LowFruits Homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/new-lowfruits-homepage.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/new-lowfruits-homepage-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/new-lowfruits-homepage-1024x557.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/new-lowfruits-homepage-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/\" title=\"LowFruits - Analyze the SERPs Faster, Find Weak Spots\">LowFruits<\/a> is an innovative tool that empowers users to identify <strong>low-competition keywords<\/strong>. It does this by using a proprietary algorithm to locate <strong>weak spots<\/strong> on the SERP, aka competitors you can out-rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique approach of <strong>keyword research + SERP analysis<\/strong> makes this a standout tool against other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s an example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/docs\/kwfinder\/\" title=\"LowFruits KWFinder\">KWFinder<\/a> tool, I searched \u201clos angeles florist.\u201d It produced the report below with keywords that are <strong>easy to rank for<\/strong> (signaled by the <strong>green<\/strong> <strong>1<\/strong> SERP Difficulty Score). The <strong>Weak Spots<\/strong> column shows <strong>low-domain-authority websites<\/strong> ranking on the first page. (The more green icons, the better.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I were an LA florist, I would have <strong>several easy ranking wins<\/strong> just from this one search alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/weak-spots-kwfinder-1-1024x350.jpg\" alt=\"LowFruits KWFinder report with list of keywords and weak spots on the SERP.\" class=\"wp-image-2072\" title=\"Keywords With Weak Spots on the SERP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/weak-spots-kwfinder-1-1024x350.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/weak-spots-kwfinder-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/weak-spots-kwfinder-1-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/weak-spots-kwfinder-1-1536x526.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/weak-spots-kwfinder-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LowFruits also offers a range of other features, such as <strong>rank tracking<\/strong> and <strong>competitor analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm a big fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/docs\/subscriptions-rank-tracker\/\" title=\"LowFruits Rank Tracker\">Rank Tracker<\/a> because it automates the time-consuming process of tracking your keyword rankings. I frequently use this tool to keep an eye on clients' rankings and it makes it easy to see when a page starts to slip or gain traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rank Tracker<\/strong> provides a visual representation of <strong>historical<\/strong> and <strong>current ranking data<\/strong>. You also get a list of the<strong> top 10 organic results<\/strong> for the keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rank-tracker-4-1024x476.jpg\" alt=\"LowFruits Rank Tracker shows historical ranking performance of keywords.\" class=\"wp-image-2071\" title=\"Historical Ranking Position & Current Top 10 Results\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rank-tracker-4-1024x476.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rank-tracker-4-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rank-tracker-4-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rank-tracker-4-1536x715.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rank-tracker-4.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/docs\/subscriptions-domain-explorer\/\" title=\"LowFruits Domain Explorer\">Domain Explorer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/docs\/subscriptions-keyword-extractor\/\" title=\"LowFruits Keyword Extractor\">Keyword Extractor<\/a> tools are also great for <strong>spying on your competition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>Domain Explorer<\/strong>, you can find a list of <strong>competitors within your niche<\/strong>. Then, you can add these websites to your extraction list and <strong>get their keywords<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, below is a list of weak competitors within the florist industry. When you see one similar to you, you can click the <strong>+<\/strong> button to add it to your extraction list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/domain-explorer-1-1024x468.jpg\" alt=\"Domain Explorer with list of weak spot competitors.\" class=\"wp-image-2070\" title=\"Domain Explorer Reveals Weak Competitors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/domain-explorer-1-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/domain-explorer-1-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/domain-explorer-1-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/domain-explorer-1-1536x703.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/domain-explorer-1.jpg 1858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added competitors to your list, you can use the <strong>Extractor<\/strong> tool to get a list of <strong>competitors\u2019 keyword ideas<\/strong>, <strong>rankings keywords<\/strong>, or even their <strong>sitemaps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I find the <strong>Ranking Keywords report<\/strong> the most useful. This tells you <em>exactly<\/em> which keywords your competitors are ranking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ranking-keywords-extractor-1-1024x400.jpg\" alt=\"Extract rankings of competitors in LowFruits.\" class=\"wp-image-2069\" title=\"Extract Competitors' Ranking Keywords\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ranking-keywords-extractor-1-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ranking-keywords-extractor-1-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ranking-keywords-extractor-1-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ranking-keywords-extractor-1-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ranking-keywords-extractor-1-2048x799.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LowFruits Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low-competition keyword research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niche competitor research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitor keyword research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rank tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>Small business owners, DIY SEOs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/pricing\" title=\"LowFruits Pricing\"><strong>LowFruits Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>LowFruits offers <strong>pay-as-you-go (PAYG) pricing<\/strong> and <strong>subscriptions<\/strong>. PAYG packages are based on credits and start at $25 for 2,000 credits. A standard subscription is $249\/year and comes with 3,000 credits per month. LowFruits also offers new users 10 free credits \u2014 no credit card required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-semrush\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Semrush\">Semrush<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-homepage-1024x453.jpg\" alt=\"Semrush homepage, one of the top keyword research tools.\" class=\"wp-image-2073\" title=\"Semrush Homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-homepage-1024x453.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-homepage-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-homepage-768x340.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-homepage.jpg 1355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Semrush\">Semrush<\/a> is an industry favorite of SEO professionals and digital marketers. It offers a wide range of features, including keyword ideas, monthly search volume data, backlink analysis, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Keyword Overview<\/strong> dashboard provides valuable insights like the <strong>keyword difficulty<\/strong> and <strong>search intent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-overview-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"Semrush keyword overview dashboard for the query navy midi dress.\" class=\"wp-image-2074\" title=\"Semrush Keyword Overview Dashboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-overview-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-overview-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-overview-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-overview-1536x831.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-overview.jpg 1975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Keyword Magic <\/strong>tool is another great resource for finding new keyword ideas. It comes with a user-friendly filtering system that helps you curate a list of keywords to target. This is especially useful when you get a lot of results back from your search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-magic-tool-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"Semrush Keyword Magic tool fetches keyword ideas related to navy midi dress.\" class=\"wp-image-2075\" title=\"Semrush Keyword Magic Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-magic-tool-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-magic-tool-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-magic-tool-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-magic-tool-1536x915.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-magic-tool.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I also really like their <strong>Keyword Gap<\/strong> tool, which allows you to see how your ranking keywords stack up against the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-gap-1024x372.jpg\" alt=\"Semrush Keyword Gap shows ranking positions of your website and competitors.\" class=\"wp-image-2076\" title=\"Semrush Keyword Gap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-gap-1024x372.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-gap-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-gap-768x279.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/semrush-keyword-gap.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Semrush Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keyword gap analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO audits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backlink analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong> Advanced SEOs, digital marketers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Semrush Pricing\"><strong>Semrush Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Starts at $139.95\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-ahrefs\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Ahrefs\">Ahrefs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-1024x437.jpg\" alt=\"Ahrefs homepage, a popular keyword research tool.\" class=\"wp-image-2077\" title=\"Ahrefs Homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-1024x437.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-768x328.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-homepage.jpg 1378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Ahrefs\">Ahrefs<\/a> is another popular SEO tool that is highly regarded for its keyword research capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a beginner-friendly interface, making it easy for new users to get started quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the <strong>Keyword Overview<\/strong>, which shows all the essential information for your keyword. A unique data point is <strong>Traffic Potential<\/strong>, which Ahrefs describes as \u201cthe sum of organic traffic that the #1 ranking page for your target keyword receives from all the keywords that it ranks for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-keyword-overview-1024x346.jpg\" alt=\"Ahrefs Keyword Overview report for the query car insurance quotes.\" class=\"wp-image-2078\" title=\"Ahrefs Keyword Overview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-keyword-overview-1024x346.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-keyword-overview-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-keyword-overview-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-keyword-overview.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another unique feature is the<strong> Business Potential Score<\/strong>, which assigns a value between 1 and 3 to each keyword. This score indicates the ease of promoting a product through content creation based on that specific keyword. This data-driven approach helps content planners prioritize topics with the most commercial potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs also offers features like <strong>competitor analysis<\/strong>, <strong>rank tracking<\/strong>, and <strong>backlink analysis<\/strong>. You can see the historical performance of <strong>referring domains<\/strong>, allowing you to identify growth or a decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-referring-domains-1024x392.jpg\" alt=\"Ahrefs referring domains report with graph.\" class=\"wp-image-2079\" title=\"Ahrefs Referring Domains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-referring-domains-1024x392.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-referring-domains-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-referring-domains-768x294.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-referring-domains-1536x588.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ahrefs-referring-domains.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Ahrefs offers the flexibility to gather keyword data from various search engines, including Google, Bing, Amazon, YouTube, and Yandex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ahrefs Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content gap analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic and ranking data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backlinks analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong> Advanced SEOs, digital marketers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Ahrefs Pricing\"><strong>Ahrefs Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Starts at $129\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ubersuggest\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Ubersuggest\">Ubersuggest<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-homepage-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"Ubersuggest homepage, a keyword research tool for SEO.\" class=\"wp-image-2080\" title=\"UberSuggest Homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-homepage-1024x440.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-homepage-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-homepage-768x330.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-homepage-1536x660.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-homepage-2048x880.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Ubersuggest\">Ubersuggest<\/a> is a budget-friendly alternative to industry leaders like Ahrefs and Semrush. It boasts a robust feature set for keyword research, making it a compelling option for SEO professionals on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even use the free plan, although it limits you to 3 searches per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubersuggest offers a user-friendly interface similar to its competitors. You can enter a keyword to get <strong>keyword suggestions<\/strong>, <strong>content ideas<\/strong>, <strong>CPC<\/strong> (cost-per-click), and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"Ubersuggest Keyword Overview dashboard for the keyword elastomeric roof coating.\" class=\"wp-image-2081\" title=\"Ubersuggest Keyword Overview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview-1536x1007.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ubersuggest-keyword-overview.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also uncover competitors' top-ranking keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you conduct your keyword research, Ubersuggest allows you to <strong>build keyword lists<\/strong>. This functionality is particularly helpful for content planning and building <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/what-is-keyword-and-topic-clustering\/\" title=\"What Is Keyword and Topic Clustering?\">topic clusters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ubersuggest Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domain overviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site audits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong> Beginner SEOs, Small business owners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.neilpatel.com\/en\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Ubersuggest Pricing\"><strong>Ubersuggest Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Starts at $29\/month for 1 domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-moz-pro\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Moz Pro\">Moz Pro<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moz-homepage-1024x393.jpg\" alt=\"Moz homepage, the ultimate SEO tool.\" class=\"wp-image-2082\" title=\"Moz Homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moz-homepage-1024x393.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moz-homepage-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moz-homepage-768x295.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moz-homepage-1536x590.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moz-homepage-2048x786.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Moz Pro\">Moz Pro<\/a> is another comprehensive SEO toolkit that makes it a one-stop solution for optimizing your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one would expect, it provides all the features of a do-it-all SEO platform, such as <strong>keyword research<\/strong> and <strong>insights<\/strong>, <strong>rank tracking<\/strong>, and <strong>site audits<\/strong>. It can also support your link-building efforts, helping you find <strong>backlink opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moz also allows you to create <strong>custom reports<\/strong>. You can schedule automated reports to keep clients and stakeholders informed while putting data collection on autopilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Moz is a strong contender for the best keyword research tool, even though it\u2019s often overlooked in favor of Semrush and Ahrefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moz Pro Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword insights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>Beginner to advanced SEOs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/products\/pro\/pricing\/\" title=\"Moz Pro Pricing\"><strong>Moz Pro Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Starts at $99\/month. Moz also offers a 30-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-niche-keyword-research-tools\">Best Niche Keyword Research Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-\ufffcseo-boost\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/seoboost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/seoboost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SEOBoost - Write Smarter, Rank Higher\">SEOBoost<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seoboost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-homepage-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"SEOBoost homepage, a keyword research and content optimization tool.\" class=\"wp-image-2112\" title=\"SEOBoost Homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-homepage-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-homepage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-homepage-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-homepage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seoboost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SEOBoost - Write Smarter, Rank Higher\">SEOBoost<\/a> is a groundbreaking SEO and content optimization tool developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/aioseo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"AIOSEO - The World's Best All in One SEO Plugin for WordPress\">All in One SEO<\/a>. It combines<strong> keyword research<\/strong>, <strong>competitor analysis<\/strong>, and <strong>on-page SEO<\/strong> to streamline content creation for higher rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You start with a keyword and enter it into a <strong>Topic Report<\/strong>. Then, the tool uses AI to analyze the top 30 topics or SERPs associated with your target keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its algorithm analyzes competitors across several content metrics and then gives you this information in an easy-to-read report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-topic-report-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"SEOBoost Topic Report shows content optimization goals for an article about serps.\" class=\"wp-image-2113\" title=\"SEOBoost Topic Report\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-topic-report-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-topic-report-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-topic-report-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-topic-report-1536x897.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-topic-report.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you can <strong>generate content briefs<\/strong> or <strong>get straight to writing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find myself using the <strong>Content Optimization<\/strong> tab most often. This is where you can write and optimize your content in one user-friendly place. It has an editor-style format similar to Microsoft Word or Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like how it puts <strong>keyword suggestions<\/strong> at the right of the screen. These are phrases SEOBoost recognized as relevant to your topic. It makes identifying keyword and topic gaps easy, so you can optimize your article for maximum reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-keyword-optimizations-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"SEOBoost content optimization with recommended keywords.\" class=\"wp-image-2114\" title=\"Content Optimizations & Recommended Keywords\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-keyword-optimizations-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-keyword-optimizations-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-keyword-optimizations-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-keyword-optimizations-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seoboost-keyword-optimizations.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, SEOBoost fills a unique gap in the SEO market by marrying keyword research with content optimizations. It\u2019s intuitive and easy to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>Agencies of all sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seoboost.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SEOBoost Pricing\"><strong>SEOBoost Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Starts at $30\/month. SEOBoost also offers a 14-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-answer-the-public\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"AnswerThePublic\">AnswerThePublic<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AnswerThePublic is a handy tool for brainstorming content ideas based on <strong>user search queries<\/strong>. It uses Google's Autocomplete data to uncover related topics and questions users seek around a keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the circular <strong>Wheels<\/strong> display may take some getting used to, it can spark valuable insights into user intent and content gaps. You can also switch to the <strong>List<\/strong> view, which is a more traditional format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answerthepublic-example-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic keyword wheel for the query gaming chair.\" class=\"wp-image-2083\" title=\"AnswerThePublic Question Keywords\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answerthepublic-example-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answerthepublic-example-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answerthepublic-example-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answerthepublic-example-1536x915.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answerthepublic-example.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>free version<\/strong> allows you to conduct <strong>3 searches per day<\/strong>. To delve deeper and export the data for further analysis, you'll need to upgrade to a paid plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>Content creators, beginner SEOs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"AnswerThePublic Pricing\"><strong>AnswerThePublic Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Starts at $9\/month. There are also lifetime packages that start at $59 for 1 user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-answer-socrates\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/answersocrates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"AnswerSocrates\">AnswerSocrates<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>True to its name, AnswerSocrates dives deep into user queries. After entering a keyword, you'll get a list of related questions people search for on that topic. It's similar to AnswerThePublic but more straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answersocrates-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"AnswerSocrates question keywords for the search Aristotle.\" class=\"wp-image-2084\" title=\"AnswerSocrates Question Keywords\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answersocrates-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answersocrates-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answersocrates-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answersocrates-1536x575.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/answersocrates-2048x767.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AnswerSocrates gathers data from various Google sources, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Suggest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People Also Ask<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By incorporating this mix of sources, AnswerSocrates empowers users to create more thorough content that addresses the diverse needs of their audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong> Content creators, any website owner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AnswerSocrates Pricing: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-also-asked\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/alsoasked.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"AlsoAsked\">AlsoAsked<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to AnswerSocrates, AlsoAsked unveils <strong>user questions<\/strong> surrounding a specific topic. Enter a keyword, and the tool presents these questions in an <strong>interactive mind map format<\/strong>. It\u2019s a unique approach that makes keyword research more engaging. Plus, it helps you explore related subtopics in a user-friendly way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/alsoasked-1024x492.jpg\" alt=\"AlsoAsked shows a mind map of the query how can I research keywords?\" class=\"wp-image-2085\" style=\"width:653px;height:auto\" title=\"AlsoAsked Mind Map Results\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/alsoasked-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/alsoasked-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/alsoasked-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/alsoasked-1536x738.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/alsoasked.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like AnswerSocrates, AlsoAsked utilizes Google's People Also Ask data to populate its results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets AlsoAsked apart is its unique geographic search feature. This functionality allows you to tailor your research to specific regions, providing valuable insights into localized search trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>Content creators, any website owner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alsoasked.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"AlsoAsked Pricing\"><strong>AlsoAsked Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Starts at $12\/month for 100 searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-topicfinder\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topicfinder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Topicfinder\">Topicfinder<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TopicFinder empowers you to dive into your competitors' top-performing content. You can identify high-traffic topics your competitors rank for and use these insights to inform your own content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like how you can save content topics to a list of favorites for future use. This makes it easy to return to your content ideas and strategize how to outrank your competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/topicfinder-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Topicfinder lists content ideas and the ranking domain.\" class=\"wp-image-2086\" title=\"TopicFinder Content Ideas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/topicfinder-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/topicfinder-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/topicfinder-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/topicfinder.jpg 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some other tools, Topicfinder doesn't restrict how many competitors you view at once. This expanded view is useful for developing a comprehensive understanding of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong> Small business owners, DIY SEOs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topicfinder.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Topicfinder Pricing\"><strong>Topicfinder Pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Starts at $39\/month with 100 credits per day. You can also sign up for a 7-day free trial, but you\u2019ll need to enter your credit card information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-boutique-keyword-research-tools\">Best Boutique Keyword Research Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-globe-explorer\">11. <a href=\"https:\/\/explorer.globe.engineer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Globe Explorer\">Globe Explorer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Globe Explorer isn't <em>technically<\/em> a keyword research tool, but it has a fascinating way of <strong>breaking down topics into subtopics<\/strong>. Instead, it's a &#8220;discovery engine&#8221; that uses a Large Language Model (LLM) to create <strong>well-organized lists<\/strong>. Visuals and supplementary information accompany each topic within the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I did a search for &#8220;vintage jewelry,&#8221; and Globe Explorer uncovered the following subtopics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Styles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture Type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restoration and Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Russian dolls, each subtopic contains more subtopics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/globe-explorer-1024x439.jpg\" alt=\"Globe Explorer topic results for the query vintage furniture.\" class=\"wp-image-2087\" title=\"Globe Explorer Topics & Subtopics\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/globe-explorer-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/globe-explorer-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/globe-explorer-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/globe-explorer-1536x658.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/globe-explorer.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Globe Explorer is fun to use, intuitive, and doesn\u2019t overwhelm you with a bunch of tabs or options. I like how you get all the information within a single, user-friendly pane after performing your search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons I\u2019m including it as one of the best SEO keyword research tools are because it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helps you identify subtopics within your niche (in an engaging and visual way)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports the building of topic clusters for your content strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can guide how you organize the content on your website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Give it a shot and you\u2019ll probably find you like it too! It\u2019s a relatively new tool to me, and I\u2019ve never seen anything quite like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong> Any website owner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Globe Explorer Pricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-google-keyword-research-tools\">Best Google Keyword Research Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-google-search-console\">12. <a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Google Search Console\">Google Search Console<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Search Console is a free tool provided by Google that allows website owners to monitor their site's performance in Google Search. While not primarily a keyword research tool, it can be used to <strong>understand your rankings<\/strong>. Google Search Console (GSC) provides valuable insights into <strong>which queries drive traffic<\/strong> to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll also get performance metrics like <strong>clicks<\/strong>, <strong>impressions<\/strong>, and <strong>clickthrough rates <\/strong>(CTR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/search-console-queries.jpg\" alt=\"Google Search Console shows a ranking query with organic performance metrics.\" class=\"wp-image-2088\" title=\"Search Console Top Queries\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/search-console-queries.jpg 984w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/search-console-queries-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/search-console-queries-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For WordPress users, you\u2019ll be happy to know that our friends over at <a href=\"https:\/\/aioseo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"AIOSEO - The World's Best All in One SEO Plugin for WordPress\">All in One SEO<\/a> just made it easier than ever to <a href=\"https:\/\/aioseo.com\/how-to-set-up-google-search-console\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Set Up Google Search Console on Your Site\">connect your website to GSC<\/a>. It\u2019s super fast and easy \u2014 literally a few clicks, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>Any website owner, digital marketers, SEOs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Search Console Pricing: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-google-trends\">13. <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.google.com\/trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Google Trends\">Google Trends<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Trends is another free tool that allows you to analyze the <strong>popularity of keywords<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>topics over time<\/strong>. It's particularly helpful for identifying current trends and understanding user behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll get historical data that shows how much interest there is in a keyword, which can help you decide if it\u2019s worth pursuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also really like how you can <strong>compare keywords<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in the image below, I searched &#8220;paris olympics&#8221; and &#8220;euro cup.&#8221; If I needed to prioritize writing an article on one over the other, Euro Cup would be the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-trends-comparison-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"Google Trends comparison of the keywords paris olympics and euro cup.\" class=\"wp-image-2089\" title=\"Google Trends Keyword Comparison Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-trends-comparison-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-trends-comparison-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-trends-comparison-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-trends-comparison-1536x941.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-trends-comparison.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Something else that\u2019s cool about Google Trends is you can get results by country. It will filter the data according to your selection and provide related queries to your original search and geographical location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong> Beginner to advanced SEOs, content creators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Trends Pricing:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-google-keyword-planner\">14. <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_us\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Google Keyword Planner\">Google Keyword Planner<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Keyword Planner is designed to complement paid Google Ads campaigns. You'll need a Google Ads account to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't have one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you'll need to sign up and enter your payment details, but you don't have to pay for anything if you don't run an active campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have access, you can enter any keyword to discover estimated monthly search volumes. This provides a general idea of a topic's search popularity. You can also get a list of related keywords, which you can explore or download for further analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-keyword-planner-1024x367.jpg\" alt=\"Google Keyword Planner dashboard.\" class=\"wp-image-2090\" title=\"Google Keyword Planner Dashboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-keyword-planner-1024x367.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-keyword-planner-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-keyword-planner-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-keyword-planner.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>PPC specialists, digital marketers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Keyword Planner Pricing: <\/strong>Free to use with a Google Ads account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-google-autocomplete\">15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Google Autocomplete\">Google Autocomplete<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While not a dedicated keyword research tool, Google Autocomplete can be a fantastic free resource for ideating keywords. (In fact, several of the tools mentioned earlier use this data to generate their results.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Autocomplete works by suggesting search terms as you type in the search bar. It offers a glimpse into <strong>what people are looking for<\/strong> and helps you brainstorm relevant keywords. It can also <strong>reveal the search intent<\/strong> behind a specific search as it shows relevant suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-autocomplete-1024x975.jpg\" alt=\"Google Autocomplete suggestions for the query diy gardening.\" class=\"wp-image-2091\" style=\"width:558px;height:auto\" title=\"Google Autocomplete Suggestions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-autocomplete-1024x975.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-autocomplete-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-autocomplete-768x731.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/google-autocomplete.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, here\u2019s a beginner-friendly tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/how-to-use-google-autocomplete-to-extract-a-maximum-of-keyword-ideas\/\" title=\"How to Use Google Autocomplete to Extract a Maximum of Keyword Ideas\">how to use Google Autocomplete for keyword research<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good for: <\/strong>Anyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Autocomplete Pricing: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-free-keyword-research-tools\">Best Free Keyword Research Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword research doesn\u2019t have to cost. Here\u2019s a recap of <strong>free keyword research tools<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AnswerSocrates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GlobeExplorer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Search Console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Keyword Planner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Autocomplete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Several of the tools mentioned in this article also offer <strong>free trials<\/strong> or <strong>limited free use<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LowFruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ubersuggest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moz Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AnswerThePublic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topicfinder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword research is a critical component of any successful SEO strategy, and having the right tools can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the best keyword research tool will depend on <em>your<\/em> specific needs, budget, and level of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get started?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some helpful guides for your keyword research:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/keyword-research-for-small-businesses\/\" title=\"Keyword Research for Small Business Owners [Easy SEO Guide]\">Keyword Research for Small Business Owners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/how-to-find-profitable-keywords\/\" title=\"How to Find Profitable Keywords (for Any Niche)\">How to Find Your Competitors' Keywords<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/search-intent\/\" title=\"Search Intent Explained: What It Is, 4 Types, & Why It Matters\">Search Intent Explained: What It Is & Why It Matters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/keyword-research-tips-for-small-businesses\/\" title=\"8 Keyword Research Tips for Small Businesses [Beginner\u2019s Guide]\">Keyword Research Tips for Small Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/keyword-mapping\/\" title=\"\">Keyword Research Trends You Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to write content that ranks and drives traffic, you need to use keyword research tools. 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