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YouTube growth tools
Research, SEO and optimization toolkits for YouTube channels: keyword and trend research, A/B tests, thumbnails, AI coaching, and plan limits.
Tools in this category
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TubeBuddyYouTube Growth
Creators who publish regularly and want keyword tools, search-rank tracking, A/B tests and bulk editors in one toolkit at a low entry price.
Pro is $4.50/month billed monthly or $3.60/month billed yearly. Legend is $28.99/month billed monthly or $23.19/month billed yearly (annual billing saves 20%). Enterprise is custom. Channels under 1,000 subscribers can use the RisingStarBuddy coupon for 50% off Pro. Creator plans are for individual creators only.Official sources
vidIQYouTube Growth
Creators who want to find topics worth making and get AI-guided feedback before publishing, and who want a free plan to try the core tools first.
Free planFree plan at $0 with 150 AI credits a month. Boost is $19/month billed monthly or $16.58/month billed yearly (2,000 AI credits a month). Max is $49/month billed monthly or $39/month billed yearly (6,000 AI credits a month). Enterprise is custom, and a 1-on-1 coaching plan is sold separately.Official sources
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Evaluation guides
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TubeBuddy for creators: an evaluation guideAn independent TubeBuddy guide for creators: what it is for, pricing and free tier as checked, limitations, and a repeatable test before paying.
vidIQ for creators: an evaluation guideAn independent vidIQ guide for creators: what it is for, pricing and free tier as checked, limitations, and a repeatable test before paying.Other categories
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