Hi there,
We don't really have a budget for paid SEO tools. Do you know what are the best websites/tools that offer free plans?
Thanks!
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I'm tired of those "top 50 SEO tools" listicles that are just affiliate link spam. Here are tools I actually use every week that don't cost anything:
Google Search Console - Obviously. If you're not checking this weekly, you're flying blind. Shows exactly what you're ranking for.
Answer The Public - Free searches are limited but great for finding question-based keywords people actually ask.
Ubersuggest - Neil Patel's tool. Free tier is surprisingly generous for keyword research.
PageSpeed Insights - Google's own tool. Tells you exactly why your site is slow.
Screaming Frog (free up to 500 URLs) - Best for technical audits. Finds broken links, duplicate content, missing metas.
Also Asked - Shows "People Also Ask" questions. Gold for content ideas.
The ones I DON'T recommend:
Those "instant SEO audit" tools that give you a score - usually garbage
Any tool that promises to "check your ranking" for free - they're harvesting data
Anything that spams you immediately after signing up
Paid tools worth it if you're serious:
Ahrefs (pricey but incredible)
Semrush (overwhelming but comprehensive)
Surfer SEO (for content optimization)
What am I missing? Drop your favorite free tools below.
I’m curious what free tools you guys actually use in your workflow — not the typical “Top 10 lists,” but the ones that truly help day-to-day.
Also open to any local/geo-focused SEO tools you think deserve more attention. Would love to explore some hidden gems!