Competitor PPC and SEO research with historical ad data.
#3 of 10 in Competitor Analysis by Overall Score
SpyFu specializes in competitive research for both SEO and PPC, with a particular strength in historical ad data, showing which keywords a competitor has bought ads for and how their ad copy has changed over time.
SpyFu stores historical observations of Google search ads and organic keywords for domains. Analysts can compare changes in advertiser keyword portfolios over time instead of relying on a current snapshot alone. Spend and traffic figures are inferred from observed search activity, not access to the competitor’s actual advertising invoices or analytics account.
Calculated from facts we verified on SpyFu's own website, using published thresholds. Nobody can pay to change it. Together with Market Signal it makes the Overall Score of 66 that orders our lists.
Dimensions without verified data count as a neutral 2.5. Facts checked October 12, 2026. How the rating works
Computed from Ahrefs + Semrush data about SpyFu's own website. Not an assessment of the product itself. How this works →
Market Strength
64
Where it stands today
Momentum
42 Mixed ↕
Ahrefs and Semrush disagree on direction
Data Confidence
Medium
How much to trust it
Tick mark = category average.
Compared with 43 tracked SEO software tools. Data through September 2026, pulled October 12, 2026.
SpyFu ranks #34 of 43 by momentum in our data study, The SEO tools gaining the most search visibility in 2026.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | Not listed |
Pricing shown reflects list prices as of our last check and may have changed. Confirm current pricing on SpyFu's website before purchasing.
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Why choose it: SEO teams and agencies that want keyword research, rank tracking, audits and AI answer monitoring in one subscription.
Strengths
Limitations
Why choose it: SEO specialists and in-house teams that research competitors' backlinks and keywords and want AI search mentions tracked in the same tool.
Strengths
Limitations
Why choose it: Teams wanting Semrush/Ahrefs-style breadth without the top-tier price.
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SpyFu offers a free plan, though it doesn't offer a separate free trial of paid tiers.
SpyFu starts at $39/mo on its Basic plan. Pricing was last checked September 28, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site before purchasing.
Commonly considered alternatives include Semrush, Ahrefs and Serpstat. The Alternatives section on this page shows what each one is best at and its starting price.
