Alternatives
Best AlsoAsked Alternatives for Agencies (2026)
By Red Kite Search Agency Created Updated 7 min read
Summary
AlsoAsked is a solid choice, but it does not fit every agency. Ubersuggest: Keyword research, rank tracking and site audits from Neil Patel, sold as lifetime plans. Mangools: A beginner-friendly SEO toolset at a low price. Semrush: The broadest all-round SEO suite, from keyword research to client reports. Prices and ratings below were checked in October 2026.
What are the best AlsoAsked alternatives for agencies in 2026?
AlsoAsked is cheap and focused, but credits are capped and it covers questions only.
We compared each option with AlsoAsked on price, scope, and public ratings.
The three alternatives below are broader keyword tools.
The shortlist is Ubersuggest, Mangools, Semrush. The table puts them next to AlsoAsked.
| Tool | Editorial score | Review-site ratings | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlsoAsked | 4.1 / 5 | No review-site rating found | Annual billing: Basic $12, Lite $23 and Pro $47 a month in US dollars. Credits are 100, 300 and 1,000 a month, with unlimited users on every plan. | Freelancers to agencies |
| Ubersuggest | 3.9 / 5 | G2 4.2 | The pricing page we read offers lifetime plans only: Individual $290, Business $490 and Enterprise $990, each a one-time payment, plus a custom plan. The page marks lifetime pricing as a limited offer. A 7-day free trial applies to monthly subscriptions, and lifetime purchases are non-refundable. | Freelancers to small agencies |
| Mangools | 4 / 5 | G2 4.7 | Basic $37.70, Premium $52.70, and Agency $97.70 per month on annual billing. | Freelancers and small agencies |
| Semrush | 4.5 / 5 | Capterra 4.6, G2 4.4 | Free account with limits, 7-day trial. Paid plans start at roughly $117.33-$139 per month (billed annually vs monthly) and go up with projects and tracked keywords. | Solo consultants to large agencies |
Why do agencies look for AlsoAsked alternatives?
Agencies usually look beyond AlsoAsked for keyword volume, ranking data, or a fuller toolset.
Others want a tool with a visible review score.
A fair test is to run one real client project through each option for two weeks. Track setup time, how often the team got stuck, and whether the output was good enough to hand to a client without rework. Real use shows differences that feature lists hide.
Cost behaves differently in each tool. Some charge per month with usage caps, some charge per year, and some charge per user. Count what you will really use over twelve months, including overage and extra seats, before you compare headline prices.
Think about the client side. Clients judge your agency by the reports and results they receive, so look at the finished output as a client would, and check what a client can see, change, or break.
Finally, plan the move. Export your data, rebuild shared templates one at a time, and keep the old tool running for a short period so nothing a client relies on disappears during the switch.
Common limitations of AlsoAsked
- Credits cap use at 100, 300 or 1,000 a month.
- There are no client workspaces or white-label reports, so it is a research tool, not a delivery platform.
- Monthly-billed prices were not captured separately.
- We found no G2 product page with a score, and security detail was not stated.
Is Ubersuggest a good AlsoAsked alternative for agencies?
Ubersuggest adds keyword, audit and ranking data in one tool.
Ubersuggest covers keyword research, rank tracking, site audits, backlinks and AI article drafts in one tool. The pricing page we read sells one-time lifetime plans (Individual, Business, Enterprise) plus a custom plan, and counts agencies by the number of projects (brands).
Who it suits: Small agencies and freelancers that want keyword and audit data for several client sites at a low one-off cost.
Ubersuggest pros
- Enterprise lifetime costs $990 once and covers 15 projects (brands) and 5 users.
- Business costs $490 once for 7 projects and 2 users.
- Keyword research, rank tracking, site audit and backlink data are included in every plan.
- Extra projects, users and tracked keywords are $5 a month add-ons.
Ubersuggest cons
- Tracking is weekly and capped at 125 to 300 keywords per project.
- No API access plans are offered, and G2 reviewers mention the lack of API and MCP access.
- The lifetime prices are marked as a limited offer and the monthly and yearly tabs were not read, so recurring prices are not recorded here.
- Security certifications and a mobile app were not stated.
Is Mangools a good AlsoAsked alternative for agencies?
Mangools has keyword research, rank tracking and an Agency plan.
Mangools bundles KWFinder for keyword research, SERPChecker, SERPWatcher for rank tracking, LinkMiner for backlinks and SiteProfiler in one subscription, with AI Search Watcher PRO. Plans scale by lookups and tracked keywords, with extra seats on higher plans.
Who it suits: Freelancers and small agencies that want an easy, affordable keyword and rank tracking suite.
Mangools pros
- Low prices for a five-tool suite, including API and MCP access.
- Easy interface that reviewers call beginner-friendly.
- SERPWatcher shares interactive reports and lists white-label reports.
- Looker Studio connector and Search Console import.
Mangools cons
- Basic has no extra seats, Premium has 3 and Agency has 5.
- Rank tracking is weekly, with daily updates only on Agency.
- No free trial is stated, only a 48-hour money-back guarantee.
- Security, GDPR and support hours were not stated.
Is Semrush a good AlsoAsked alternative for agencies?
Semrush is a full suite with large limits.
Semrush combines keyword research, competitor analysis, backlink data, site audits, rank tracking, and reporting in one subscription, and is expanding into AI search visibility. It is the default all-rounder for agencies that run SEO for several clients.
Who it suits: SEO and marketing agencies, consultants, and in-house teams that want one tool across research, audits, tracking, and reporting.
Semrush pros
- Very deep keyword and competitor data across many markets.
- Covers the full workflow: research, technical audits, position tracking, and reporting.
- Shared projects and reports suit teams that work on the same accounts.
- Free account and a 7-day trial make it easy to test.
Semrush cons
- Price: plans start well above most point tools, and extras are sold as separate add-ons.
- Project and keyword limits push growing agencies up to higher tiers.
- White-label reporting and team users are tied to the more expensive plans.
- AI search tracking is newer than the specialist tools built only for that.
What is the quick verdict on each AlsoAsked alternative?
If you only have a minute, this table gives our verdict on each alternative to AlsoAsked, based on the research above.
| Tool | Verdict | Editorial score |
|---|---|---|
| Ubersuggest | A low-cost, project-based SEO tool with lifetime pricing. Enterprise covers 15 projects and 5 users for a single payment, but limits are modest (300 tracked keywords per project, weekly tracking) and G2 shows a middling score. | 3.9 / 5 |
| Mangools | An easy, low-cost toolset with a clean interface and white-label reports in SERPWatcher. Data is lighter than the big suites, daily tracking is only on Agency, and there are few seats. | 4 / 5 |
| Semrush | The safest pick if you only want one SEO tool and have the budget. Agencies that outgrow the project caps, or need deep AI visibility tracking, usually add a specialist tool next to it. | 4.5 / 5 |
How much do AlsoAsked and its alternatives cost?
AlsoAsked Basic costs $12 a month billed yearly. Ubersuggest Business costs $490 once, Mangools Basic costs $37.70 a month billed yearly, and Semrush SEO costs $117.33 a month billed yearly.
| Tool | Pricing summary |
|---|---|
| AlsoAsked | Annual billing: Basic $12, Lite $23 and Pro $47 a month in US dollars. Credits are 100, 300 and 1,000 a month, with unlimited users on every plan. |
| Ubersuggest | The pricing page we read offers lifetime plans only: Individual $290, Business $490 and Enterprise $990, each a one-time payment, plus a custom plan. The page marks lifetime pricing as a limited offer. A 7-day free trial applies to monthly subscriptions, and lifetime purchases are non-refundable. |
| Mangools | Basic $37.70, Premium $52.70, and Agency $97.70 per month on annual billing. |
| Semrush | Free account with limits, 7-day trial. Paid plans start at roughly $117.33-$139 per month (billed annually vs monthly) and go up with projects and tracked keywords. |
What do reviewers say about AlsoAsked and its alternatives?
Review-site scores are a useful signal for how happy teams are after the first few months. They are snapshots from October 2026, and review counts differ widely between tools.
| Tool | Source | Rating | Number of reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubersuggest | G2 | 4.2 / 5 | 160 |
| Mangools | G2 | 4.7 / 5 | 97 |
| Semrush | Capterra | 4.6 / 5 | 2,325 |
| Semrush | G2 | 4.4 / 5 | 4,069 |
Which AlsoAsked alternative suits which kind of agency?
The right pick depends mostly on team size, how clients interact with the tool, and whether you need money data. This table maps common situations to a recommendation.
| Agency situation | Best pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| All-in-one | Ubersuggest | Several tasks. |
| Keyword research | Mangools | Research and tracking. |
| Large clients | Semrush | Bigger limits. |
How hard is it to switch away from AlsoAsked?
Export your question maps as CSV or PNG from AlsoAsked before you leave.
Note your saved topics.
Keep AlsoAsked until questions are rebuilt.
Before you leave AlsoAsked
- List saved topics.
- Export CSV.
- Compare cost.
- Rebuild maps.
- Test coverage.
How do you choose the right AlsoAsked alternative?
Decide whether you need questions only.
Compare cost per client.
A quick decision guide
- Choose Ubersuggest for all-in-one data.
- Choose Mangools for keyword research.
- Choose Semrush for scale.
- Stay with AlsoAsked for question maps.
- Test each on one topic.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best AlsoAsked alternative?
- Ubersuggest for all-in-one data, Mangools for keyword research, and Semrush for scale.
- Why do agencies look beyond AlsoAsked?
- It covers questions only.
- Which is cheapest?
- AlsoAsked Basic is the lowest monthly cost.
- Does AlsoAsked have an API?
- Yes.
- Can I use both?
- Yes, many agencies pair AlsoAsked with a keyword tool.
Sources
Prices, plan limits, and ratings were gathered in October 2026 from:
- AlsoAsked pricing page
- Ubersuggest pricing page
- Mangools pricing page
- Semrush pricing page