Free Alternatives to eRank in 2026: Every Free Plan, Compared
ListingDen makes a listing tool, so read this as a maker's comparison. We keep it factual, and we're labeled "us" below.
The free alternatives to eRank that Etsy sellers name most often in 2026 are Alura, EtsyHunt (EHunt) and SalesDoe, each offering a free plan or credit tier without an upfront card. Smaller-shop or credit-based free tiers also show up for Merch Titans and InsightAgent. eRank itself skips the usual 30-day-trial model too: its own free plan runs several keyword searches a day, one connected shop and up to 50 active listings, for free, with no expiration date, so it's worth ruling out before switching. ListingDen's free Grader has no such cap at all, and its paid Writer is the one tool in this list that shows a real Google demand number, not an estimate, behind every tag.
What eRank's own free plan already gives you
Before you look at alternatives, it's worth knowing eRank already has a free tier, and it's often left out of these comparisons entirely. Multiple seller comparisons describe eRank's free plan as: 5 keyword searches a day, 1 connected shop, up to 50 active listings, and basic trend tools, with no credit card required and no expiration date. We haven't pulled these numbers from eRank's own pricing page ourselves, so treat them as widely repeated rather than confirmed, and check erank.com directly for its current terms since limits change. For a fuller look at whether eRank's paid tiers are worth paying for once you outgrow the free plan, see our honest eRank review.
Google demand versus an estimated number
Nearly every tool on this page shows some kind of keyword or volume figure, but the source behind that figure differs by tool, and it's rarely a live count. SalesDoe's own comparison page states that Sale Samurai's marketing claim of "Real Etsy Search Volume" is not true, and describes the underlying figures as estimates pulled from third-party vendors rather than a real count. Merch Titans' free tier is capped mainly by shop size, not by a volume figure, and InsightAgent's free tier is capped by research credits rather than by data quality. None of that makes these tools bad, it just means the number attached to a keyword is usually an estimate, a sales proxy, or simply not disclosed.
ListingDen's Writer is the one place in this comparison where every tag carries a Google demand number, pulled directly from Google Ads data through DataForSEO, not a blended third-party estimate. We call it Google demand rather than a bare "search volume" so it's clear what it measures and where it comes from.
Free eRank alternatives compared
| Tool | Free plan details | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Alura | Has a free plan. We haven't tested it firsthand, so confirm current limits on Alura's own site. | A clean, easy-to-read view of keyword data |
| EtsyHunt (EHunt) | Has a free plan. We haven't tested it firsthand, so confirm current limits on its own site. | Browsing one of the largest catalogs of existing Etsy listings |
| SalesDoe | Has a free plan. We haven't tested it firsthand, so confirm current limits on its own site. | General Etsy keyword and SEO comparisons |
| Merch Titans | Comparisons describe it as usable while a shop stays under roughly 50 listings, before a 'learning phase' limit kicks in. Unverified firsthand. | Free keyword and tag lookups while a shop is still small |
| Sale Samurai | Comparisons describe it as trial-based rather than a standing free tier. | Keyword research tied to terms that lead to sales, per its own marketing |
| Marmalead | Comparisons describe it as trial-based rather than a standing free tier. | Etsy keyword research, commonly grouped with eRank |
| InsightAgent | A free tier of 15 credits, no card required, to test its real-time data before paying, per its own site. | Testing real-time research credits before committing to a paid plan |
| Everbee | Has a free plan. We haven't tested it firsthand, so confirm current limits on its own site. | Keyword and tag research with a volume figure shown alongside suggestions |
| ListingDen (us) | Grader: free, unlimited, no signup, no card, never expires. Writer: free tier of 3 generations. | Instant listing score plus real Google demand per tag |
Free-plan limits change often and vary by source, so where we haven't tested a tool firsthand, confirm current terms on its own site. See ListingDen vs eRank and vs Insight Agent for pricing we checked directly on each tool's own site.
A short, honest look at each one
Alura
Alura is a keyword and listing research tool that regularly appears alongside eRank in seller comparisons, most often described as having a clean, easy-to-understand interface for its keyword data. Free plan:has a free plan; we haven't tested it firsthand, so confirm current limits on Alura's own site. Best for: a simple, readable view of keyword data.
EtsyHunt (EHunt)
EtsyHunt, also called EHunt, shows up in nearly every free-alternatives comparison we found, usually described as having one of the largest databases of existing Etsy products to research. Free plan:has a free plan; we haven't tested it firsthand, so confirm current limits on its own site. Best for: browsing a large catalog of existing Etsy listings before writing your own.
SalesDoe
SalesDoe publishes its own detailed comparisons of eRank alternatives, covering itself alongside EtsyHunt, Sale Samurai, Alura and Marmalead. Free plan:has a free plan; we haven't tested it firsthand, so confirm current limits on its own site. Best for: general Etsy keyword and SEO comparisons.
Merch Titans
Merch Titans offers a free keyword and tag tool that several comparisons point to for sellers who haven't outgrown a small shop yet. Free plan: described in comparisons as usable while a shop stays under roughly 50 listings, before a "learning phase" limit kicks in; we haven't verified this firsthand, so check Merch Titans directly. Best for: free keyword and tag lookups while a shop is still small.
Sale Samurai
Sale Samurai ties its keyword data to terms that lead to actual sales, according to its own marketing. Free plan: described in comparisons as trial-based rather than a standing free tier. Worth knowing: SalesDoe's own comparison states that Sale Samurai's claim of "Real Etsy Search Volume" is not true, and describes the figures as estimates from third-party vendors rather than a live count. We haven't independently tested this ourselves, but it's worth checking before you rely on the number.
Marmalead
Marmalead is another keyword research tool commonly grouped with eRank in seller comparisons. Free plan:described in comparisons as trial-based rather than a standing free tier. We haven't used it directly, so treat any claim about its data source or terms as something to verify on its own site. Best for: Etsy keyword research, commonly grouped with eRank.
InsightAgent
InsightAgent generates full listings through its Magic Listing feature and runs audits across pricing and thumbnails in five languages, alongside a separate research mode. Free plan:the research mode offers a free tier of 15 credits, no card required, to test its real-time data before paying, per its own site. It doesn't show an inline demand number for tags Magic Listing generates. Best for: testing real-time research credits before committing to a paid plan.
Everbee
Everbee is another Etsy keyword and tag research tool that comes up often in seller comparisons, usually described as showing a search-volume figure alongside its tag suggestions. Free plan:has a free plan; we haven't verified this firsthand. Best for: keyword and tag research with a volume figure shown alongside suggestions.
ListingDen (us)
ListingDen is new, it launched in 2026, so weigh that against tools with years of track record. It splits into two parts. The Grader scores an existing listing in about ten seconds, free, unlimited, no signup, no card, and it never expires, unlike every capped free tier above. The Writer drafts a full title, 13 tags and description, with a free tier of 3 generations before any payment, and every tag it suggests shows a Google demand number next to it, from Google Ads data via DataForSEO, not a blended estimate. Best for: instant listing score plus real Google demand per tag.
Fair questions, straight answers
Is there a free alternative to eRank?+
Yes. Alura, EtsyHunt (EHunt) and SalesDoe are the three names that turn up most consistently across seller comparisons of free eRank alternatives, each with its own free plan or credit tier, alongside Merch Titans and InsightAgent for narrower free tiers. eRank itself also keeps a standing free plan, several keyword searches a day, one connected shop, up to 50 active listings, per widely cited comparisons, so eRank's own free tier is worth checking before you switch tools entirely.
What is the best free eRank alternative?+
There isn't one best free eRank alternative, because they solve different problems and cap different things. Alura and EtsyHunt are usually named for general keyword and listing research. Merch Titans and InsightAgent size their free access around a smaller shop or a limited batch of research credits. ListingDen's Grader is the only tool in this comparison with an unlimited free tier and no signup at all, though it grades a listing you already have rather than researching keywords the way eRank does.
What does eRank's own free plan include?+
Multiple seller comparisons describe eRank's free tier as: 5 keyword searches a day, 1 connected shop, up to 50 active listings, and basic trend tools, with no credit card required and no expiration date. We haven't fetched this directly from eRank's own pricing page ourselves, so treat it as widely repeated rather than confirmed, and check erank.com for current terms since limits can change.
Do free eRank alternatives show real search volume, or estimates?+
It depends on the tool, and it's rarely a live count. SalesDoe's own comparison states that Sale Samurai's marketing claim of 'Real Etsy Search Volume' is not true, calling it an estimate pulled from third-party vendors. Most of the other free tools above are keyword or listing research tools rather than volume-first tools, so the source behind any number they show is usually undisclosed. ListingDen's Writer is the one tool here that shows a Google demand figure, from Google Ads data via DataForSEO, next to every tag, so the source is specific and checkable.
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