KeySearch is a budget option for keyword research. It costs less than most keyword tools and still gives you keyword data, difficulty scores and competitor analysis. It suits people building their first niche sites who need a working keyword tool before they can justify a pricier subscription. Here is who it suits, where the data falls short, and when it is time to move up. The plan table on this page shows current prices and the date they were checked.
Best forNew bloggers and niche site builders who want to keep their SEO tool budget as small as possible
Skip it ifYou can stretch to Mangools: in our view the step up in data and interface is worth the extra cost
KeySearch pricing plans
| Plan | Monthly billing | Yearly, per month | Yearly total / one-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $24 | $20 | $240 |
| Pro | $48 | $40 | $480 |
Unlisted billing options are not assumed to be free. Swipe sideways to see all columns.
- Checked on vendor siteKeySearch: prices read from keysearch.co on . Annual billing '2 months free!'; annual totals derived. 'No hidden fees, no long-term contracts'.
KeySearch: what each paid plan costs per month
- Billed monthly
- Billed yearly, per month
First-year cost of KeySearch Starter: monthly vs yearly billing
$48 less over a year with yearly billing. The trade-off: you pay up front and are committed for the year.
| Plan | Tracked keywords | Audit or crawl allowance | Other published limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 80 | 2K audited pages/month | 200 keyword searches/day |
| Pro | 200 | 5K audited pages/month | 500 keyword searches/day; team collaboration |
"Not published" means we did not find the limit on the vendor's pricing page; it does not mean zero or unlimited. Swipe sideways to see every column.
Pricing catches
Annual billing '2 months free!'; annual totals derived. 'No hidden fees, no long-term contracts'.
Pros and cons
What you get
- One of the lowest-priced dedicated keyword research tools
- Keyword difficulty score is useful for spotting low-competition opportunities
- Content assistant and competitor gap analysis included, not just raw keyword data
What it costs you
- Data depth is a step below Mangools, which is itself a step below Semrush. You get what you pay for
- Interface looks dated. Functional but not pretty
- No backlink analysis or site audit. Purely keyword-focused
Our verdict
KeySearch is a low-cost way into keyword research that is still useful. At its entry price the value is hard to argue with. If you can afford Mangools, the upgrade in data and UI is noticeable.