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NeuralTextMost similar to Keywrds.ai in what it does, its category and its price.
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SnowSEOHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5. Keywrds.ai has none.
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SEO AssistFrom $16.58/mo, against from $19/mo for Keywrds.ai.
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ScalenutRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 3.3 for Keywrds.ai.
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At a glance
Green means better than Keywrds.ai, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Keywrds.aiBaseline | 3.3 | $19/mo | No | AI keyword research tool on a GPT-4o-mini engine that generates keywords, questions, topics and blog outlines. | |
| NeuralText | 3.5+0.2 | $19/moSame price | No | AI writing and SEO platform from Atmos Media that generates content briefs, clusters keywords and drafts articles, from $19 a month. | vs Keywrds.ai |
 AnswerThePublic | 3.8+0.5 | Free | YesKeywrds.ai has none | Surfaces the real questions people ask about a keyword across platforms, and now shows how AI systems describe that keyword through its AI Dashboard. | vs Keywrds.ai |
 Nichely | 3.3Same | Free | YesKeywrds.ai has none | AI topic and keyword research tool for niche sites that maps subtopics, terminology and FAQs, sold on credits during an early-access programme. | vs Keywrds.ai |
 Article Insights | 3.5+0.2 | Not listed | No | Competitor keyword-cluster analysis feeds directly into a ChatGPT-powered writer - choose GPT-3.5 or GPT-4, or bring your own OpenAI API key. | vs Keywrds.ai |
 WriterZen | 3.8+0.5 | Not listed | No | Topic discovery through to publishing in one SEO workflow, with a 15-day trial. | vs Keywrds.ai |
| SnowSEO | 4.0+0.7 | $39/mo$20 more | YesKeywrds.ai has none | Runs SEO and AI-search optimisation together, and publishes into your CMS itself. | vs Keywrds.ai |
| Scalenut | 4.5+1.2 | $39/mo$20 more | No | Combines keyword planning, briefs, and AI writing through a guided Cruise Mode workflow | vs Keywrds.ai |
| SEO Assist | 3.3Same | $16.58/mo$2.42 less | No | SEO writing assistant for speakers, podcasters and authors that turns your answers into blog posts, with a 7-day trial. | vs Keywrds.ai |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Keywrds.ai.
NeuralText
3.5$19/mo
vs Keywrds.aiSame price+0.2
AI writing and SEO platform from Atmos Media that generates content briefs, clusters keywords and drafts articles, from $19 a month.
- Live SERP analysis turned directly into content briefs
- Keyword discovery and topic clustering in one workspace
- AI writing assistant with inline autocompletion and rewriting
Combines SEO research and AI writing instead of two separate tools
Underlying keyword data sources are not named
AnswerThePublic
3.8Free
vs Keywrds.ai+0.5Free plan
Surfaces the real questions people ask about a keyword across platforms, and now shows how AI systems describe that keyword through its AI Dashboard.
- Search listening across platforms, not just one search engine
- Surfaces real questions, comparisons and prepositions around a term
- AI Dashboard showing how AI systems describe your keyword
Questions translate straight into headings and FAQ content
Free searches are limited per day
Nichely
3.3Free
vs Keywrds.aiSameFree plan
AI topic and keyword research tool for niche sites that maps subtopics, terminology and FAQs, sold on credits during an early-access programme.
- Subtopic discovery and topic-relationship mapping for a niche
- Topic overviews, terminology definitions and FAQs
- Keyword data with volume and competition metrics
Free credits with no card, and credit packs that never expire
Early-access product, with keyword research and subscriptions still coming soon
Article Insights
3.5Not listed
vs Keywrds.ai+0.2
Competitor keyword-cluster analysis feeds directly into a ChatGPT-powered writer - choose GPT-3.5 or GPT-4, or bring your own OpenAI API key.
- Keyword Groups - competitor-derived keyword cluster analysis
- ChatGPT-integrated AI Writer (included credits or bring your own API key)
- Choice of GPT-3.5 or GPT-4.0 for generation
Keyword-cluster research feeds directly into drafting, not a separate manual step
Full pricing isn't shown on the homepage
WriterZen
3.8Not listed
vs Keywrds.ai+0.5
Topic discovery through to publishing in one SEO workflow, with a 15-day trial.
- Topic Discovery ahead of keyword research
- Keyword Explorer and Keyword Planner
- Content Creator with GPT-powered assistant
Research and writing in one workflow, so intent is not lost between tools
No pricing figures published
SnowSEO
4.0$39/mo
vs Keywrds.ai$20 more+0.7Free plan
Runs SEO and AI-search optimisation together, and publishes into your CMS itself.
- AI visibility tracking across ChatGPT and Perplexity
- Content writing engine with CMS auto-publishing
- Topic clusters for topical authority
Search and AI-search measured by one tool, so the numbers are comparable
Auto-publishing to a live site is risky if nobody reviews the drafts
Scalenut
4.5$39/mo
vs Keywrds.ai$20 more+1.2
Combines keyword planning, briefs, and AI writing through a guided Cruise Mode workflow.
- Cruise Mode guiding topic selection through outline to full draft
- Connected keyword research, planning, and AI writing in one sequence
- No free plan, paid access only
Cruise Mode reduces manual back-and-forth between research and writing stages
No free plan to test before committing
SEO Assist
3.3$16.58/mo
vs Keywrds.ai$2.42 lessSame
SEO writing assistant for speakers, podcasters and authors that turns your answers into blog posts, with a 7-day trial.
- Guided content flows that turn your answers into SEO blog posts
- Topic ideas, call-to-action generator and post templates added monthly
- Repurposing posts into social and video ideas
Built around the author's own answers and voice
Post-trial price is stated inconsistently, $49, $59 or $69
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Keywrds.ai free?
Keywrds.ai does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $19/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Keywrds.ai?
SnowSEO is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: AnswerThePublic, Nichely.
What is the cheapest alternative to Keywrds.ai?
Among paid plans, SEO Assist has the lowest starting price (from $16.58/mo). If you need it free, start with SnowSEO.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.