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AlsoAsked vs AnswerThePublic
Both stand on keyword research tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Choose AlsoAsked if your keyword research depends on seeing how Google People Also Ask questions connect, or if you need location and language targeting. Look elsewhere if the monthly credit allowances or paid plan cost do not fit your search volume.
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Free plan APIWeb
AnswerThePublic combines question discovery, monitoring, AI content tools, and exports in a freemium service. API users need a qualifying paid subscription and workspace opt-in.
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| AlsoAsked | AnswerThePublic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $12 a month | Starter: $13.33 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | AlsoAsked | AnswerThePublic |
| Website | alsoasked.com | answerthepublic.com |
| On keyword research tools | #1 of 36 | #4 of 36 |
AlsoAsked: what it does well
- Targets searches by country, city, and language.
- Bulk Search accepts keyword CSV uploads.
- Exports searches in PNG, CSV, XLSX, or Google Sheets.
- API access includes synchronous and asynchronous options with webhooks.
- Pro includes an MCP server for AI assistants.
What to know first
- The Basic plan provides 100 credits per month.
- Deep Search uses four search credits per search.
- Paid plans start at $12 a month plus tax.
AnswerThePublic: what it does well
- Turns keywords into audience questions
- Uses multiple search and AI sources
- Weekly search-listening email digests
- Content Studio supports WordPress publishing
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Free search allowance is unspecified
- API unavailable on free and trial plans
- API is currently in alpha
- Credits expire monthly
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