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Grow traffic, audiences and campaigns.
24 tools8 with a free plan15 with an API
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Free, from $12/mo
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Online design platform with templates and AI tools for individuals and teams
Graphic DesignFree plan
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BSchedule, publish and analyze social posts across 12 platforms with per-channel pricing
Free, from $5/mo
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Free, from $5/mo
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Schedule, publish and analyze social posts across 12 platforms with per-channel pricing
Social MediaFree planAPI
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From $59/mo
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Free, from $14.50/mo
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Free, from $14.50/mo
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Turns long videos into short clips with captions and posts them to social
Shorts & ClippingFree planAPI
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AAI-generated ad creatives, copy, videos and performance scoring for marketers
From $39/mo
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From $39/mo
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AI-generated ad creatives, copy, videos and performance scoring for marketers
Advertising
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From $79/mo
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BLocal SEO platform for rank tracking, listings and reviews for businesses and agencies
From $31/mo
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From $31/mo
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Local SEO platform for rank tracking, listings and reviews for businesses and agencies
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From $39/mo
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Free, from $25/mo
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Free, from $25/mo
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AI SEO agent and article writer for sites that grow through search content
Blog & SEO WritingFree planAPI
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Free, from $14/mo
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Turns long videos into short vertical clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Shorts & ClippingFree planAPI
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NNLP-based content optimization and AI search visibility tracking for SEO teams
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NLP-based content optimization and AI search visibility tracking for SEO teams
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AI clipping tool that turns long videos into captioned short-form clips
Shorts & ClippingFree planAPI
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OWebsite, online ordering, branded app and marketing for independent restaurants
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AI player support, engagement, moderation and community tools for game studios
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HReal estate marketing toolkit for agents, from CMA to listing copy and social
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Free, from $17/mo
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Real estate marketing toolkit for agents, from CMA to listing copy and social
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AI text and voice agents that generate and qualify real estate leads for agents
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SAI real estate marketing platform with CRM, CMAs, email and ads for brokerages
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AI real estate marketing platform with CRM, CMAs, email and ads for brokerages
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Marketing & SEO tools compared
From each vendor's own pages, re-checked every two months. Of 22 tools we checked, 5 of 7 that state a policy don't train AI on your content, and 6 hold SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
How to choose marketing & seo tools
Most tools in this category are built for a specific job, so start there. What you're marketing matters most. Some tools focus on one industry: Popmenu and Owner.com serve restaurants, Ylopo, Sidekick by MoxiWorks and Homes.ai / ListingAI serve real estate, and Helpshift serves game studios. Others are general-purpose, like Canva, Buffer and Jasper AI.
Next, pick the channel. Whitespark and BrightLocal cover local SEO. Writesonic tracks how visible you are in AI search. Opus Clip and Buffer cover short video and social posting.
Pricing model is the third filter. Buffer, Canva, Whitespark and Opus Clip have free plans. Simplified, Jasper AI and BrightLocal offer free trials. Helpshift, Ylopo and Sidekick ask you to contact sales.
Last, check for an API if you need to connect a tool to other software. Buffer, BrightLocal, Opus Clip, Jasper AI and Writesonic list one. Buffer is the only tool here with iOS, Android and Chrome extension apps.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free marketing and SEO tools?
Yes. Buffer, Canva, Whitespark, Opus Clip and Homes.ai / ListingAI all have free plans. Simplified, Jasper AI, BrightLocal, GenPPT and Writesonic offer free trials before you pay.
How much do these tools cost?
Listed starting prices go from $1/mo (Whitespark) and $5/mo (Buffer) up to $79/mo (Simplified) and $249/mo (Owner.com). Helpshift, Ylopo and Sidekick by MoxiWorks don't publish prices, so you have to contact sales.
What should I look for when choosing one?
First, check whether the tool fits your industry and channel, such as local SEO, social, video or AI search. Then check the pricing model, whether it has an API, and which platforms it runs on. Buffer is the only tool here with mobile apps and a Chrome extension.
Which tools are alternatives to each other?
Whitespark and BrightLocal both cover local SEO. Jasper AI and Simplified both use AI agents to produce marketing content. For real estate, compare Ylopo, Sidekick by MoxiWorks and Homes.ai / ListingAI. For restaurants, compare Popmenu and Owner.com.