Category by category
| Category | Mangools | KeySearch |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Stronger | – |
| Backlinks | Stronger | – |
| Keywords | Stronger | – |
| Pricing | Even | Even |
| Ease of use | Stronger | – |
| Support | Even | Even |
| Starting price | from $49/mo | from $24/mo |
Category calls are editorial judgements, not lab test results. Swipe sideways if the table is cut off.
- Features
- Mangools bundles dedicated tools (KWFinder, SERPChecker, SERPWatcher, LinkMiner, SiteProfiler). KeySearch covers keyword research, basic rank tracking and competitor analysis
- Backlinks
- Mangools includes LinkMiner for backlink research. KeySearch's backlink features are more limited
- Keywords
- Our call favours KWFinder for its SERP analysis and interface, based on published features. KeySearch covers the same core keyword metrics more simply
- Pricing
- Compare the source-linked plan prices and included limits below. Currency and billing basis must match before treating one option as cheaper.
- Ease of use
- Mangools' interface is deliberately simple and modern. KeySearch is functional but feels dated in comparison
- Support
- Check the vendor help centre and support terms for the plan you are considering; no comparative response-time test is claimed.
Every paid plan on one price scale
Mangools
- Basic$49/mo
- Premium$69/mo
- Agency$129/mo
KeySearch
- Starter$24/mo
- Pro$48/mo
- Partly checkedMangools: prices read from mangools.com and mangools.com on . Regular public pricing from the vendor pricing frontend data endpoint, with no coupon. Geographic or promotional offers may differ. Annual totals are published totals; monthly-equivalent figures are calculated.
- 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'.
Which should you pick?
Pick Mangools if
You want a budget keyword suite with a polished interface, SERP analysis and backlink checks
Mangools plans and catchesPick KeySearch if
You're on the tightest possible budget and just need basic keyword research to get started
KeySearch plans and catchesOur take
KeySearch suits buyers who need the lowest-cost keyword tool. It covers the essentials: keyword ideas, difficulty scores and a content assistant. Mangools sits a price tier higher and adds a more polished interface, SERP analysis in KWFinder and LinkMiner for backlinks. Our view: if the budget can stretch, the step up to Mangools is usually worth it. Compare the current gap in the plan table before deciding.