SEO · Alternatives
What are the best Google Search Console alternatives?
Short answer
The cheapest paid alternative in the first year is SpyFu ($348; Google Search Console: $0). 1 have a free plan: Ahrefs.
| Alternative | Best for | Free plan | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpyFu | Competitor keyword and ad research | No | $29 / mo | $348 |
| Ahrefs | Backlink analysis and competitor research | Yes | $129 / mo | $1,548 |
| Mangools | Simple keyword research for freelancers | No | $37.70 / mo | $452.40 |
| Moz Pro | Link metrics and keyword research | No | $79 / mo | $948 |
| SE Ranking | SEO plus AI-search tracking for marketing teams | No | $103.20 / mo | $1,238.40 |
Which Google Search Console alternative is cheapest?
SpyFu, at $348 for the first year (Google Search Console: $0).
| Alternative | 1st year |
|---|---|
| SpyFu | $348 |
| Mangools | $452.40 |
| Moz Pro | $948 |
| SE Ranking | $1,238.40 |
| Ahrefs | $1,548 |
Which Google Search Console alternatives are free?
1 of 5 have a free plan.
- Ahrefs: Ahrefs Free: data on your own site
The 5 alternatives, one by one
1
SpyFu
Best for: competitor keyword and ad research
- Free plan
- No
- From
- $29 / mo
- 1st year
- $348
2
Ahrefs
Best for: backlink analysis and competitor research
- Free plan
- Yes, Ahrefs Free: data on your own site
- From
- $129 / mo
- 1st year
- $1,548
3
Mangools
Best for: simple keyword research for freelancers
- Free plan
- No
- From
- $37.70 / mo
- 1st year
- $452.40
4
Moz Pro
Best for: link metrics and keyword research
- Free plan
- No
- From
- $79 / mo
- 1st year
- $948
5
SE Ranking
Best for: SEO plus AI-search tracking for marketing teams
- Free plan
- No
- From
- $103.20 / mo
- 1st year
- $1,238.40
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search Console pricing | search.google.com/search-console/about | 27 Oct 2026 |
| SpyFu pricing | spyfu.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ahrefs pricing | ahrefs.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Mangools pricing | mangools.com/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Moz Pro pricing | moz.com/products/pro/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| SE Ranking pricing | seranking.com/subscription.html | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare