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Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$139.94 Per Month
Keyword Planner
Star Rating
(9)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(3,190)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$139.94 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Semrush excels in SEO Auditing & Monitoring, with a high rating of 9.2 for SEO Auditing, while Keyword Planner falls behind with a rating of 8.0. Reviewers mention that Semrush's comprehensive SEO tools provide deeper insights into website performance.
- Reviewers mention that Keyword Planner shines in Keyword Research, achieving a score of 9.1, which is crucial for PPC campaigns. In contrast, Semrush's keyword research tools, while robust, do not match this specific functionality, leading some users to prefer Keyword Planner for targeted ad strategies.
- Users on G2 highlight that Semrush offers superior Competitor Analysis features, scoring 9.0, which allows businesses to track and analyze their competitors effectively. In comparison, Keyword Planner's capabilities in this area are less comprehensive, leading some users to feel limited in their competitive insights.
- Reviewers say that Semrush's Content Creation Tools receive a solid score of 8.3, providing users with valuable resources for content marketing. However, Keyword Planner lacks dedicated content creation features, which some users find disappointing when looking for an all-in-one solution.
- G2 users report that Semrush's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, Keyword Planner's support options are perceived as less accessible, which can be a drawback for users needing immediate assistance.
- Users report that Semrush's platform offers a more centralized experience with a score of 8.5, integrating various marketing tools seamlessly. On the other hand, Keyword Planner, while effective for keyword management, does not provide the same level of integration, leading to a more fragmented user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Keyword Planner
No pricing availableSemrush
Pro
$139.94
Per Month
For freelancers, startups and in-house marketers with limited budget. Run your SEO, PPC, SMM and content projects with 40+ advanced tools and know your competitors’ traffic sources, rankings, social media results & more.
- 10,000 results per report
- 3,000 reports per day
- Display advertising research
Free Trial
Keyword Planner
No trial information availableSemrush
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
7
8.8
2,546
Ease of Use
9.2
6
8.3
2,572
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
1,773
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.6
1,313
Quality of Support
9.2
6
8.6
2,233
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
1,294
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
7
8.8
2,455
Features by Category
Metrics
Not enough data
8.4
439
Not enough data
8.2
432
Not enough data
7.9
414
Not enough data
7.7
388
Not enough data
7.4
377
Not enough data
7.5
371
Not enough data
7.4
374
Not enough data
7.5
384
Not enough data
7.1
369
Reporting
Not enough data
8.0
425
Not enough data
8.2
418
Not enough data
7.8
401
Not enough data
7.7
400
Not enough data
7.9
395
Not enough data
7.6
375
Not enough data
8.0
410
Other
Not enough data
7.7
387
Not enough data
8.1
400
Not enough data
7.7
389
Not enough data
8.0
391
Not enough data
7.4
356
Not enough data
7.0
335
Not enough data
7.6
355
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
Not enough data
6.6
45
Not enough data
7.2
45
Not enough data
6.9
45
Not enough data
6.9
43
Administration
Not enough data
7.7
366
Not enough data
7.4
353
Not enough data
8.5
408
Not enough data
8.3
396
Social Analytics
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
294
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
274
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
280
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
247
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
217
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
213
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
277
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
285
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
271
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
210
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
22
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
22
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
22
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
22
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
22
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Listing Management
Not enough data
8.6
244
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
243
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
255
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
8.3
262
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
268
|
Verified
Local Search Optimization
Not enough data
8.9
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
550
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
523
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
535
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
519
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
582
|
Verified
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
574
Not enough data
8.5
579
Agentic AI - Competitive Intelligence
Not enough data
7.0
75
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
535
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.3
473
Platform Reporting
Not enough data
8.0
547
Not enough data
8.3
555
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
107
Not enough data
8.1
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
96
Not enough data
8.4
107
Content Planning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
100
Not enough data
8.7
110
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.7
83
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.4
12
Not enough data
6.7
12
Other Features
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.8
94
SEO Auditing & Monitoring
Not enough data
8.7
1028
Not enough data
9.0
933
Not enough data
8.8
866
Not enough data
8.8
897
Agentic AI - SEO Tools
Not enough data
6.6
181
Not enough data
6.7
182
Not enough data
6.7
184
Not enough data
6.7
179
Not enough data
6.5
179
Not enough data
6.6
174
Not enough data
6.8
177
SEO Content & Rankings
Not enough data
8.2
1511
Not enough data
9.1
1662
Not enough data
8.8
1566
Not enough data
8.2
936
Not enough data
8.5
877
SEO Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
1626
Not enough data
8.6
1021
Not enough data
8.2
980
Not enough data
7.8
846
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
411
Not enough data
6.8
401
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
194
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
182
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
165
Social Management
Not enough data
8.7
236
Not enough data
8.8
230
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
228
Not enough data
7.9
203
Not enough data
8.0
178
Not enough data
7.8
149
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Media Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
120
Geographic Coverage
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
106
Not enough data
8.1
98
Reporting
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
9.0
135
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.1
24
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
8.4
79
Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
97
Campaign Management
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.0
85
Not enough data
8.3
87
Targeting
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.7
84
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.4
83
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.5
88
Grammar Tools
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.2
24
Writing Support
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.8
26
Software Availability
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.3
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Data collection
Not enough data
7.7
197
Not enough data
8.1
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
213
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
196
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
214
Segment Trending
Not enough data
8.6
246
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
233
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
239
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
201
Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
233
Not enough data
8.6
254
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
215
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
260
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
235
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
207
Agentic AI - Market Intelligence
Not enough data
7.0
32
Not enough data
6.8
32
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
142
Not enough data
7.7
126
Not enough data
8.4
146
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.2
132
Not enough data
8.3
137
Not enough data
8.6
149
Not enough data
8.3
132
Agentic AI - Operational Risk Management
Not enough data
7.1
17
Planning
Not enough data
7.7
235
Publishing
Not enough data
7.7
237
Social Media
Not enough data
7.6
237
Planning
Not enough data
7.9
362
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
145
Not enough data
7.2
141
Not enough data
7.2
140
Not enough data
6.7
138
Not enough data
6.4
135
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.0
47
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
7.1
47
Not enough data
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.3
47
Not enough data
7.3
47
AI Visibility & Tracking
Not enough data
7.8
70
Not enough data
7.9
80
Sentiment & Brand Analysis
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
6.3
57
Competitive Benchmarking
Not enough data
7.3
60
Not enough data
7.6
67
AI Content Optimization
Not enough data
7.7
62
Not enough data
7.7
64
Reporting & Alerts
Not enough data
6.8
58
Not enough data
7.6
67
Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
668
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Metrics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
658
Not enough data
8.2
644
Not enough data
8.0
585
Not enough data
7.7
583
Not enough data
8.9
718
Agentic AI - Content Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
59
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
7.7
60
Not enough data
7.6
61
Marketing Operations
Not enough data
7.7
391
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
415
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
402
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
380
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
8.3
395
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
432
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
364
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
378
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
405
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
356
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
7.2
58
Not enough data
7.5
58
Not enough data
7.2
58
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Keyword Planner and Semrush are categorized as SEO Tools
Unique Categories
Keyword Planner has no unique categories
Semrush is categorized as Paid Search Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Local SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Digital Analytics, Proofreading, Marketing Calendar, Content Creation, Local Listing Management, Marketing Analytics, Market Intelligence, Content Analytics, Media Monitoring, Social Media Advertising, and Social Media Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Keyword Planner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Semrush
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
55.6%
Online Media
11.1%
Education Management
11.1%
Computer & Network Security
11.1%
Accounting
11.1%
Other
0.0%
Marketing and Advertising
29.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Computer Software
8.1%
Retail
3.8%
Internet
3.7%
Other
46.0%
Discussions
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