Hey there, I’m working on improving my website’s visibility, but my budget is pretty tight. Any suggestions for affordable SEO software that won’t make me bankrupt?
At the moment, SEO tools are generally pricey. However, I often see new affordable options popping up on social media, though they’re still in the beta phase. It’s important to focus on the features you really need first, and you can always upgrade later. I recommend checking out Capterra to explore different SEO tools and make an informed decision.
I agree with this. I’ve been using it for my SEO work, and it works great.
I would love to use SEMrush, but as a small business, I just can’t afford it.
Kev said:
I would love to use SEMrush, but as a small business, I just can’t afford it.
What exactly are you hoping to get from SEMrush?
Kev said:
I would love to use SEMrush, but as a small business, I just can’t afford it.
What exactly are you hoping to get from SEMrush?
For small businesses like mine, SEMrush is great for validation. It helps ensure everything is set correctly so we don’t miss opportunities the competition might be seizing. Keyword ranking and SERP results are essential for me.
@ThreadTactician
But SEMrush’s ‘validation’ is mostly misleading. There’s this myth I’m trying to debunk: Google doesn’t rank you just because you stuff your page with keywords—SEMrush keeps pushing that idea. Google’s Search team has said this repeatedly every month, and those scores from SEMrush are more of a fantasy than a fact.
@Zack12
SEMrush isn’t meant to be used alone. It complements the data you get from Google. Plus, it’s useful for checking competitors, running market analysis, and analyzing paid ads. It’s not about choosing one over the other—it’s about using both together. SEMrush’s keyword research and trends for Google may not be perfect, but it provides other valuable features.
@SophyGenesis
I know this may sound a bit proud, but I wasn’t asking for advice =) I’ve had the highest-level subscription for SEMrush and have been using it for ten years. I know all its limitations. It’s just not a great tool, and its formula for ranking and content is based on false assumptions.
Keyword.com has a plan for just $3 a month, which is super affordable if you’re on a tight budget and need to track keyword rankings. Zutrix is another cost-effective option for rank tracking. If you’re looking for an all-in-one SEO tool that’s budget-friendly, check out Seobility.
Search Console works too! 
I used SE ranking before switching to SEMRush, and it’s decent.
Scrapebox and Screamingfrog are solid tools.
What are you specifically looking for in an SEO tool? Keyword research? Position tracking? Backlink analysis?
Try using free Google tools like KW Planner and GSC for keyword research and website performance tracking.
I recommend focusing on the basic technical SEO elements first: titles, headings, meta tags, page keywords, images, links, structured data, and sitemaps. Once these are set, you can work on blogs or other marketing strategies. These technical elements won’t need to be changed much once they’re optimized. You can also use Google Search Console for tracking searches—no need for paid tools for this part.
Maybe try out my free tool at seo-checklist.app! 
There are free tools available for on-site SEO.
Haha, no need to sell any children! There are definitely budget-friendly SEO tools out there. For beginners, Ubersuggest and Moz offer great features at an affordable price. Yoast SEO is perfect if you’re using WordPress, and Google Search Console is free and full of useful insights. You can do a lot with these tools without spending too much. 
@CommentCrafter
Obviously AI .