SpyFu
SpyFu · founded 2006
What it is
SpyFu is a web and API service for keyword, search-ranking, backlink, and competitor research. Its listed tools include keyword research, rank tracking, site audits, and backlink analysis. SpyFu says its live SEO and PPC intelligence refreshes every 15 seconds and that it provides more than 18 years of historical data. Reporting options include white-labeled and automated reports, PDFs, and exports; integrations include ChatGPT and Google Search Console. The site invites users to try SpyFu free, but does not state free-plan limits. Basic costs $39 a month billed monthly or $29 a month billed annually. Pro + AI costs $59 a month for the first month, then $119 a month, or $89 a month billed annually. Team / Agency costs $249 a month billed monthly or $187 a month billed annually. SpyFu lists a 30-day money-back guarantee and says its plans have no contracts.
For and against
For
- Includes keyword research and rank tracking.
- Refreshes live SEO and PPC intelligence every 15 seconds.
- Offers historical data spanning more than 18 years.
- Supports reports, PDFs, and exports.
Against
- Basic costs $39 a month when billed monthly.
- Pro + AI rises to $119 a month after the first month.
The verdict
SpyFu brings search and competitor research together with reporting and data exports. Compare billing terms and plan limits before choosing a tier; the free option has no stated limits.
Who it suits
SpyFu suits people researching SEO, paid search, keywords, and competitors, as well as teams that need recurring reports or data exports.
Plans and prices
Basic
10k row search results · 10k row data exports · 1 live site tracking project · 5k weekly tracked keyword rankings
Read 20 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Pro + AI
Unlimited search results · Unlimited data exports · 10 live site tracking projects · 15k weekly tracked keyword rankings
Read 20 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Team / Agency
Unlimited search results · Unlimited data exports · Unlimited live site tracking projects · 50k weekly tracked keyword rankings
Read 20 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Basic Annual Plan
Read 28 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Basic Monthly Plan
Read 28 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Pro + AI Monthly Plan
Read 28 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Pro + AI Annual Plan
Read 28 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Team / Agency Annual Plan
Read 28 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
Team / Agency Monthly Plan
Read 28 Sep 2026 · spyfu.com
On the record
- Annual Savings
- Annual plans offer three months free and 25% savings.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- API Access
- The API provides documented endpoints for stack customization and automated exports.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Backlink analysis
- Yesspyfu.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Cancellation Policy
- Customers can cancel anytime by email, live chat, phone, MyAccount, Facebook, or Twitter.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Company Identity
- The company is SpyFu, Inc., founded or operating for more than 18 years according to its historical data claim.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Competitor research
- Yesspyfu.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Contract Terms
- Plans have no contracts and no cancellation hoops or fine print.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Data Coverage
- SpyFu indexes over 7.2 trillion search results across 152 million websites.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Data Freshness
- Live SEO and PPC intelligence is refreshed every 15 seconds.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free Access
- The site invites users to try SpyFu free, but no free-tier limits are stated.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Historical Data
- SpyFu provides more than 18 years of historical data.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Available Integrations
- Plans list ChatGPT and Google Search Console integrations.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Keyword Downloads
- Google Ads competitor keyword downloads have no download limits.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Keyword research
- Yesspyfu.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Starting Price
- Membership starts at $33 per month.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Platforms And Apps
- SpyFu offers a web service, ChatGPT integration, SpyFu GPT, and an API.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Rank tracking
- Yesspyfu.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Refund Policy
- SpyFu offers a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.spyfu.com · read 28 Sep 2026
