Keyword Research Tool for Agencies

Identify the best organic ranking opportunities for your clients with the best keyword research tools on the market.

Access Over 5.2 Billion Keywords in the Search Atlas Database

Keyword Overview

Search Volume, Cost-per-click, Keyword Difficulty, and Search Intent metrics for any search term.

Keyword Magic Tool

Browse thousands of related keywords, variations, and questions to find the perfect ranking opportunity.

Keyword Gap

Compare keyword rankings against top competitors and identify more ranking opportunities for clients!

Keyword Lists

Create and manage multiple keyword lists. Collaborate with other team members on the same subscription plan.

Regional Keyword Data

Get exact keyword metrics for specific geographic locations. Great for local SEO agencies.

A screenshot of the Google Analytics dashboard for keyword research.

The Largest SEO Database of Any Software Platform

100 trillion

Backlinks

500 million

Indexed Domains

5 billion

Keywords

200

Countries

Keyword Tools Designed For Marketing Agencies

Our tool is designed to help your agency team streamline the keyword research process. Get the keyword metrics you need to identify the best SEO ranking and PPC opportunities for your clients. Easily manage your keyword research and lists and collaborate with other team members. Then, go from keyword to content creation and optimization without ever leaving the dashboard.

Compare Keywords Against Competitors with Keyword Gap

Compare your clients keyword rankings to their competitors with the Keyword Gap tool. See where your competitors are ranking, what content they create, and reverse-engineer their keyword strategy to deliver similar results for your clients. Compare keywords for up to 5 competitors and discover way more SEO content opportunities for your client campaigns.

A screenshot of the Google Analytics dashboard showing keyword research data.

The Right Subscription Level for Every-sized Team

Starter

$99/ month

Perfect for

Solo marketers, freelancers, and 1-person agency teams

Everything you need to optimize your personal workflows and deliver high-performing SEO campaigns.

Exclusive Search Atlas Features
Workspace
MOST POPULAR

Growth

$199/ month

Perfect for

Scaling agencies and mid-sized businesses managing multiple sites or clients

Everything in Starter, plus more projects, higher quotas, LLM visibility tracking, and Smart Ads automation.

Exclusive Search Atlas Features
Workspace
BEST VALUE

Pro

$399/ month

Perfect for

High-volume agencies and advanced SEO teams ready to scale fast

Everything in Growth, plus all LLM models, enhanced Authority Building with more HDC, and white label capabilities.

Exclusive Search Atlas Features
Workspace

Agency

$999/ month

Perfect for

Agencies managing large client portfolios with unlimited scale and white-label capabilities

Everything in Pro, plus unlimited projects, unlimited sites, unlimited keywords, white-label reporting & client dashboards, priority support, and maximum quotas.

Exclusive Search Atlas Features
Workspace
StarterPerfect for Solo marketers, freelancers, and 1-person agency teams$99/ month

Everything you need to optimize your personal workflows and deliver high-performing SEO campaigns.

Everything you need to optimize your personal workflows and deliver high-performing SEO campaigns.

Everything in Growth, plus all LLM models, enhanced Authority Building with more HDC, and white label capabilities.

Everything in Pro, plus unlimited usage, white-label reporting, client dashboards, priority support, and max quotas.

Compare Plans by Category

Detailed feature breakdown organized by category for easy comparison

Starter

$99 / mo

Growth

$199 / mo

Pro

$399 / mo

Agency

$999 / mo

Exclusive Search Atlas Features

Atlas Brain

AI-powered search intelligence assistant

Website Studio

Build and manage websites with integrated SEO tools

Google Instant Indexing

Get new pages indexed on Google faster

Bing Instant Indexing

Get new pages indexed on Bing instantly

Cloud Stacks

Create high-authority cloud stack link networks

AI SEO Projects

AI-powered SEO projects with automated on-page optimization

1
2
4
10

Target Keywords

Keywords you can target across projects

120
300
600
1,500

Workspace

User Seats

Number of team members who can access the platform

1
3
5
10

Site Metrics

Site Explorer Projects

Number of Site Explorer projects you can manage.

5
50
100
500

Google Search Console Projects

Number of Google Search Console projects you can connect and manage.

5
15
100
999

Google Search Console: Top Keywords

Number of top-performing keywords retrieved from Google Search Console.

Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited

Google Search Console: Top Pages

Number of top pages retrieved from Google Search Console.

Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited

Google Search Console: Historical Data Limit

How far back you can view historical Google Search Console data.

Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited

Site Explorer Reports

Number of site explorer reports available per month.

175
300
500
1,000

AI SEO

AI SEO Projects

AI-powered SEO projects with automated on-page optimization

1
2
4
10

AI Quota

Monthly credits for AI-powered SEO tasks (Top up available)

500 credits (Top up available)
1,000 credits (Top up available)
2,000 credits (Top up available)
10,000 credits (Top up available)

AI Content Suite

Pages

The total number of content pages you can create.

40
100
200
500

AI Article Credits

Your monthly quota for AI-generated articles.

30
60
90
300

Content Plans

Get AI-generated content strategies and topic ideas.

40
100
200
500

CA - Standard AI

Create fast, standard AI content for your projects.

100
250
99,999
99,999

On-Page Audits

Number of on-page SEO audits

40
100
200
500

Target Keywords

Keywords you can target across projects

120
300
600
1,500

Universal CMS Publishing

Publish content directly to your CMS platforms.

1-Click Publishing

Instantly publish articles to your connected CMS.

Topical Maps

Generate a full topical map to improve SEO and rankings.

Content Planner

Plan and schedule your upcoming content in one place.

Content Genius

Use our advanced AI agent for in-depth blog article creation.

Domain Knowledge Network

Analyze your website's content structure to boost authority.

Scheduler

Automate publishing times for your content.

Micro Refiners

Enhance content quality with AI-powered refinements.

Semantic Grader (SCHOLAR)

Scholarly content analysis calculations for semantic optimization

5
10
30
100

LLM Visibility

Projects

Track brand visibility across AI models

2
4
Unlimited

User Generated Queries

Total user generated queries across all LLM projects

100
100
250

Data Refetching

How often visibility data is updated

Every 3 days
Daily
Daily

Models

Supported AI models for tracking

Local SEO

GBP Automation

Number of Google Business Profile projects you can manage.

3
10
25
100

Heatmap Tracking

Number of local heatmap pins tracked per month.

2,250/mo
5,400/mo
13,500/mo
60,000/mo

Citation Submission

Track citation quality.

Social Media Integration

Centralize social accounts and automatically share GBP posts.

Social Media Scheduler

Plan, schedule, and auto-publish posts easily.

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GBP Audit

Audit your GBP to identify wins, gaps, and growth opportunities.

Coming Soon
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Coming Soon

Site Audit

Site Auditor Projects

Number of site audit projects you can run.

5
10
100
999

Site Auditor Pages per Site

Number of pages audited per site.

10,000
10,000
10,000
100,000

Pages Crawled per Month

Total pages crawled each month across all sites.

50,000
100,000
10,000,000
100,000,000

PageSpeed Insights Pages

Number of PageSpeed analysis requests available per month.

200
500
2,000
10,000

JS Rendering

Ensures accurate auditing of modern, dynamic websites by executing JavaScript just like a search engine bot. For your convenience, this is automatically enabled for all OTTO project audits across all plans.

Live Crawl Logs

Gain real-time transparency into your site audit with a live data stream. Monitor the crawler’s progress as it happens and see the immediate HTTP status of every page being processed.

Page Pruning

Optimize your crawl budget and SEO authority. Identifies low-value or “thin” content and provides actionable recommendations to remove (prune) underperforming pages or enrich them for better rankings.

Real-time Site Monitoring

Get instant email alerts for technical issues found on your domain. Automated detection and prioritized fix recommendations help protect your rankings in real time.

GSC & GA4 Data Integration

Sync Google Search Console and GA4 data directly into your audit. Prioritize SEO fixes based on real-world performance, including clicks, sessions, and user engagement.

Rank Tracking

Keyword Rank Tracker Projects

Number of rank tracking projects.

20
50
Unlimited
Unlimited

Keyword Data Refreshes

Number of keyword data refreshes for monitoring SEO performance.

2,000/mo
3,500/mo
5,000/mo
50,000/mo

Smart Ads

Google Ads Reporting

View Google Ads performance data in reports.

Google AI Campaign Generation and Publishing

Create high performing campaigns instantly with AI optimized keyword and structure strategies.

7 days free trial
10
10
Unlimited

Automated Negative Keywords

AI removes irrelevant search terms to reduce wasted spend and improve efficiency.

7 days free trial

Google Ads Management Dashboard

View all your campaigns, metrics, insights, and optimization opportunities in one place.

7 days free trial

AI PPC Landing Pages Generator

Generate conversion optimized landing pages automatically for your ads.

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Coming Soon
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Authority Building

Press Release Distribution

Distribute press releases to major news outlets and media sites.

+ 100s of other channels

+ 100s of other channels

+ 100s of other channels

+ 100s of other channels

Digital PR Outreach

Number of PR outreach campaigns per month

2
10
30
999

ChatGPT Citation Outreach (QUEST)

Quality and authority score calculations for ChatGPT citations.

5
10
30
100

Access to Cloud Stacks

Full access to Cloud Stacks feature for authority building.

Access to Indexer

Full access to URL indexing feature

Access to LinkLaboratory Exchange

Access to the LinkLaboratory link exchange platform

Access to WILDFIRE

Access to WILDFIRE viral content distribution

Hyperdrive Credits

1 HDC = $1; used for PRs, Cloud Stacks, Publisher Exchange. Updated monthly.

0
15
30
100

Indexer Credits

Used to submit URLs through our two-layer indexer system

1
5
10
50

Backlink Analysis

Total Referring Domains

Number of unique referring domains tracked

3,000
25,000
25,000
100,000

Competitors per Project

Number of competitor sites you can compare per project

1
4
4
10

Backlink Projects

Number of backlink tracking projects you can manage

2
5
5
100

Backlink Researches

Maximum number of backlinks analyzed across projects

50,000
500,000
500,000
500,000

Backlink Gap Analysis Tool

Analyze backlink gaps between your site and competitors

Keyword Research

Keyword Lookups

Number of keyword searches you can perform

500
2,000
5,000
100,000

Weekly Lookups

Number of keyword searches available per week

175
500
1,000
25,000

Competitor Gap Analysis

Number of competitor keyword gaps you can analyze

2,000
200,000
500,000
500,000

Bulk Analysis URLs

Number of URLs you can analyze in bulk for keyword overlap

0
2,000
5,000
25,000

Keyword Gap Analysis Tool

Analyze keyword gaps between your site and competitors

Outreach & Digital PR

Sent Emails

Number of outreach emails you can send per month

5,000
25,000
75,000
100,000

Campaigns

Number of active outreach campaigns you can run

20
50
150
1,000

Connected Email Accounts

Number of email accounts you can connect for outreach

2
100,000
100,000
100,000

Tools & Extensions

Chrome Extension Access

Access to Search Atlas Chrome Extension

Bulk DA Checker Lookups

Number of daily domain authority checks available

200/day
400/day
800/day
1,000/day

Reporting & Analytics

Reports

Create unlimited custom reports

Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited

Data Connections

All platform integrations available

White Label

Branded Dashboard

Custom logo, colors, and domain

Client Portal

Personalized client login portal

Reports & Dashboards

White-labeled reporting

Priority Support

Dedicated support team

Client Accounts

Unlimited client accounts

Access Controls

Role-based permissions

Partner Training

Exclusive training and updates

Custom Enterprise Plans Available

Built for large organizations with complex SEO needs and big growth goals. Get personalized onboarding, dedicated support, and full-feature access tailored to your setup.

Add More AI Power to Every Campaign

Supercharge your Search Atlas plan with OTTO’s scalable AI marketing activations for multi-site growth.

97%

Pins improved

390X

Organic Traffic Growth

96%

More keywords ranking

What Is OTTO SEO™?

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OTTO SEO by Search Atlas is an AI agent that runs your full search strategy in real time—technical fixes, on-page updates, content, link building, press releases, digital PR, and local SEO.

It analyzes your site and competitors using data from Google Analytics, Search Console, and Google Business Profile to guide every optimization.

You stay in control—deploy automations or approve changes individually, customize AI usage, and keep all edits even after cancellation.

How many websites need the power of OTTO?

Starter

$99 per site

Per month

Basic

$85 per site

Per month

STANDARD

$69 per site

Per month

Plus

$59 per site

Per month

Premium

$49 per site

Per month

Enterprise

Custom Pricing

Per month

Ready to automate your SEO audits and issue tracking?

Keyword Insights and For Data-driven SEO Strategies

Keyword Difficulty

Understand the competitive landscape of keyword search terms. Identify keywords that will deliver best results.

Search Volume

Up-to-date search volume metrics for billions of keywords. Plus, SV metrics for specific geographic locations.

Search Intent

Know what keywords have navigational, transactional, commercial, or informational search intent.

Cost-per-click

See what advertisers are paying per click to rank at the top of the search results in Google Ads.

Pay-Per-Click Difficulty

Gain insights on who is bidding on keywords in Google Ads and the competitive landscape of PPC.

Traffic Potential

Understand the true potential of keywords so you can deliver maximum web traffic gains for your agency clients.

Review Top-Ranking Content with SERP Overview

With our SERP overview report, you can see what web pages rank on the first page for your target keywords. See DR, DA, and total backlinks of top-ranking domains to better determine whether keywords present profitable opportunities for your clients. See what SERP features are appearing for keywords and access all of the data you need without ever leaving the dashboard.

A screenshot of a keyword research analysis on a Google Analytics dashboard.

Easily Manage Keyword Lists and Collaborate With Your Agency Team

Create and manage hundreds of keyword lists for your clients. Refresh keyword data at any time to get the most accurate and up-to-date keyword metrics. Find relevant variations and explore thousands of keywords with ease. We make keyword research easy so you can deliver results to your clients in a fraction of the time.

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Over 5,000 agencies trust Search Atlas

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Founder at AgencyRemix
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Founder @Small Biz Drs. LLC
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“We were using many different tools to accomplish what we can do in Search Atlas.“
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Owner @Aim High Digital
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“Search Atlas transformed my agency workflow, allowed rapid creation of hundreds of articles!“
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Founder @Wizard Marketing
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“This tool is going to help you make actionable, realizable changes to your SEO and get the traffic you deserve.“

The fastest-growing enterprise SEO software platform in the digital marketing industry.

How to Use the Keyword Research Tool with Search Atlas

#1. Enter your keyword ideas into the text box

Start by typing in a target keyword or keywords. To research multiple keywords, separate your keywords with a comma. Select your target location, then click “Search.” Keyword Quota includes the total number of keyword lookups you have remaining in your subscription month. To add more lookups, top off your keyword quota at any time.

#2. Analyze keyword metrics and identify opportunities

Review and analyze keyword metrics in your keyword report. Look for keywords with strong search volume and good organic traffic potential. Note that keywords with a higher Keyword Difficulty rating will be more competitive to rank for. Also, keywords with higher CPC can signal good conversion potential for your clients.

A screenshot of the Google Analytics dashboard showcasing keyword research for SEO.

#3. Browse related keywords, variations, and questions

Is a keyword too competitive for your client? Then browse the “Keyword Variations,” “Related Keywords,” and “Questions,” tables to identify alternative opportunities. Click “View all # keywords” to browse complete lists of related topical terms. Find SEO opportunities that can deliver results for your clients, no matter how competitive their industry. 

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#4. Create keyword lists for specific clients or projects

Create and manage keyword lists for your clients. To add a keyword to a list, check the box to the left of the keyword. Then, click “+ Add to” > “Keyword List” then select your list. If you are creating a new list, click, “+ Create List” then type in a name for your list. Locate your keyword lists in the Keyword Research dashboard and easily export to CSV files or share your lists directly from the dashboard.

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#5. Customize Custom Keyword Lists or Import From File

Already have your keywords on hand and need to import into the tool? Upload a list of keywords with the “Import from file” feature located in the “Create Keyword List” table. Name the list, choose a target location, then type in your keywords or import from file. Then click, “Create List,” to get updated keyword metrics for all of the keywords listed. 

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#6. Send Keywords to the SEO Content Assistant

Once you have your keywords, you can send them to the SEO Content Assistant to start creating content. Get detailed suggestions for how to rank for your target keywords, including suggested Focus Terms, internal links, word count, and NLP entities. Write the content yourself or use the AI Content Writer to generate fully-optimized SEO articles in 1-click.

#7. Track Historical Organic Search Rankings Over Time

Use the Historical Organic Search Results chart to track top-performing content for your target keywords. The tool will display SERP rankings for the past two years, helping you understand how keyword search intent has changed over time. Or, understand which competitors have had the best results with the keyword, and tailor your own content strategy to deliver similar results.

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#8. See Complete Search Ad Copy for your PPC Campaigns

Get access to the search ads that your competitors are running in Google Ads right now! Browse full search ad copy to get ideas for your own PPC campaigns. See how your competitors drive clicks from PPC with headlines and meta descriptions that generate clicks and conversions. Improve your Quality Scores by refining your search ad copy for best results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Search Atlas is an enterprise SEO platform designed for marketing agencies and enterprise brands. In addition to comprehensive keyword research, Search Atlas helps agencies write and publish SEO content faster. With over 40+ additional tools in the Search Atlas dashboard, marketers can also access tools for other areas of their SEO campaigns and collaborate with agency team members on SEO projects and deliverables.

Our keyword data is pulled from our 5 billion+ database of keywords to give you the most accurate and up-to-date picture of search trends and competition level. We also consolidate keyword data against other databases to deliver the most accurate picture of organic and PPC keyword landscapes.

Yes! Simply separate your keywords by a comma to research multiple keywords at any time. You can also import keywords from an existing keyword list to get full keyword metrics simultaneously.

We use a combination of factors to determine Keyword Difficulty, including the backlink profile strength of the top-ranking domains, the PageRank of top-ranking pages, and the Content Score of the top-ranking pages. We also consolidate Keyword Difficulty scores from other top keyword tools to bring you a more accurate, complete understanding of keyword competition level.

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