SpyFu
SpyFu · Marketing & Email
Competitive keyword research tool positioned as the alternative to Semrush and Ahrefs for teams focused on competitor teardowns ("what's my rival spending on PPC?"). Distinctive for its unlimited-search pricing at flat rates — Semrush caps searches per day at cheaper tiers. Priced $16-$36/mo (annual). Bootstrapped, popular with agencies pitching new clients using competitive-intel decks. Weaker on Google Search Console-caliber content SEO than Ahrefs.
In other words, SpyFu is worth it for marketing agencies and in-house teams focused on competitor SEO/PPC intelligence — particularly if you want to reverse-engineer competitor keyword bids, ad copy, and organic strategy over time. Pro + AI covers most needs; Team adds more users and data. Moderate learning curve; deep for full competitive analysis. Limited native integrations (CSV export + API). Downside: interface feels dated versus Semrush/Ahrefs, and historical data quality varies by market.
Pricing summary
$29/mo billed annually
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Main metered limit
Competitor-focused SEO/PPC research — rivals' keywords, ad history, rankings. Basic $39/mo monthly, $29/mo billed annually. Pro + AI $119/mo monthly ($59 promo first month), $89/mo billed annually — annual rate confirmed 2026-08-12, previously untracked. Team $249/$187. Limited free searches without an account; 30-day money-back guarantee.
Not applicable
Full SEO/PPC suite? Pick Semrush or Ahrefs. Just PPC intelligence? SimilarWeb or iSpionage. Ultra-cheap competitor research? Ubersuggest.
All plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
BasicEntry tier | $39 | $29Save 26% | 5K tracked keywords |
Pro + AI | $119 | $89Save 25% | 15K keywords, RivalFlow AI + API |
Team | $249 | $187Save 25% | 50K keywords, 5 users |
All tier prices verified August 19, 2026 · View source →
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