SpyFu
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Paid search intelligence software
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What is SpyFu
SpyFu is a competitive search intelligence platform that focuses on analyzing competitors’ paid search and organic search visibility. It is used by SEO and PPC practitioners to research keywords, review historical ad and ranking data, and identify domains that advertise on specific terms. The product emphasizes competitor-centric workflows such as domain comparisons, keyword grouping, and lead lists based on search marketing activity.
Competitor PPC visibility history
SpyFu provides competitor-focused views of paid search activity, including examples of ads and changes over time. This supports PPC research tasks such as identifying recurring ad copy themes and estimating which keywords competitors prioritize. The historical perspective is useful for understanding persistence and seasonality in search advertising.
SEO and PPC in one
The platform combines organic keyword/ranking research with paid keyword and ad intelligence in a single interface. This helps teams align SEO and PPC planning around shared keyword sets and competitor domains. For small teams, it can reduce the need to switch between separate tools for basic cross-channel research.
Lead and outreach list features
SpyFu includes list-building features that surface domains and contacts based on search marketing signals (for example, advertisers in a category). This can support agencies and sales teams that prospect for accounts using observable search activity. The workflow is oriented toward turning competitive research into actionable target lists.
Less broad marketing coverage
SpyFu is primarily centered on search (SEO/PPC) competitive intelligence rather than a broader digital intelligence suite. Teams that need deeper coverage across additional channels (such as extensive audience, app, or multi-channel competitive datasets) may require supplementary products. This can matter for enterprises running integrated measurement across many channels.
Data accuracy varies by market
As with most third-party competitive intelligence tools, keyword volumes, spend estimates, and coverage can vary by geography and industry. Users often need to validate critical decisions with first-party sources (for example, ad platforms and analytics). This is especially relevant when using estimates for budgeting or forecasting.
Limited technical SEO tooling
SpyFu’s strengths are research and competitive analysis rather than deep technical site auditing. Organizations that require comprehensive crawl-based audits, detailed issue tracking, and advanced technical SEO workflows may find the feature set less complete. In those cases, SpyFu typically serves as a complement to a dedicated auditing tool.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free for Life | $0 / month | 10 search results per query (vs. 5), unlimited searches, no credit card required. |
| Basic | $33 per user/month (annual) / $39 per user/month (monthly) | 10,000 row search results; 10,000 row data exports; 100 domain overview PDFs; 250 sales leads & domain contacts; 5,000 weekly tracked keyword rankings; 10,000 top lists results; unlimited US & international data. |
| Professional | $58 per user/month (annual) / $79 per user/month (monthly) | Unlimited search results & exports; unlimited domain overview PDFs; 500 sales leads & domain contacts; 15,000 weekly tracked keyword rankings; 50,000 top lists results; 10,000 API calls; custom-branded reporting; unlimited US & international data. |
API (usage-based) — official developer docs (pay-as-you-go): Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (billed per 1,000 rows / CPM varies by endpoint) Included with subscriptions: Some API credits included with higher plans (see notes) Example costs (official CPMs): Domain Stats endpoints — $0.50 per 1,000 rows; SEO Research endpoints — commonly $0.50 per 1,000 rows (varies by endpoint); PPC Research endpoints — $2.00 per 1,000 rows; Ad History endpoints — $3.00 per 1,000 rows. See developer API pricing for the full endpoint CPM table. Notes: API access and monthly API credits are referenced as included with higher-tier plans; additional rows billed per the CPM table.
Seller details
SpyFu, Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
2005
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