7 Pros + Cons of LowFruits SEO Software
I’ve spent the last 12 years finding high-volume, low-competition, high-value keywords for myself & clients. Back when that was the name of the game for search marketing, I was quite good at it…even if it was soooo tedious to do manually. I was pretty excited when LowFruits came out – an SEO tool focused solely on “low hanging fruit” for search marketing. I’ve been a customer for a few years now – even as things have dramatically changed in search marketing. Here are a few things that I like and don’t like about them.
LowFruits is an SEO tool designed to help users find low-competition keywords. It simplifies keyword research by filtering out tough competition and offers robust features for exploring long-tail keywords. However, the data can lag behind competitors like Ahrefs, and it requires a solid grasp of SEO principles to make the most of its insights. Overall, it’s a great tool for niche research, but it’s not a complete replacement for bigger platforms.
- Versatile across different niches and content strategies
- Affordable credit-based pricing model
- Simplifies keyword research by filtering out high-competition keywords
- Robust keyword explorer and extractor features
- Unused credits do not expire, aiding budget management
- Data is not as fresh and comprehensive as Ahrefs
- Bigger tools have copied LowFruits' best features
- Requires significant SEO knowledge to interpret data effectively
Pros
Versatile, Useful SEO Tool
LowFruits has proven itself to be remarkably adaptable across different niches and content strategies. I’ve successfully used it for both my tech blog and lifestyle website projects. The tool offers specialized filters for different search intents including informational commercial and local queries. Its ability to analyze SERP features parent topics and keyword variations in one interface has streamlined my workflow significantly. It skips that initial Google Sheets step of organizing “what you know, you don’t know)”.
Pricing Is Very Affordable – especially the credit system
The credit-based pricing model sets LowFruits apart from its competitors. Instead of being locked into a monthly subscription I can purchase credits as needed:
| Credit Package | Price | Cost per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 credits | $25 | $0.0125 |
| 5000 credits | $60 | $0.012 |
| 10000 credits | $100 | $0.01 |
I appreciate that unused credits don’t expire which helps me manage my budget more effectively. The pay-as-you-go system is perfect for freelancers and small agencies who don’t need constant access.
Makes Keyword Research Much Simpler
LowFruits has dramatically simplified my keyword research process. The tool automatically filters out high-competition keywords and focuses on opportunities I can actually rank for. I love how it analyzes search intent competition metrics and traffic potential simultaneously. The color-coded difficulty scores help me quickly identify promising keywords without diving deep into complex metrics.
Surprisingly Robust Keyword Explorer, Extractor, and Finder
LowFruits’ has done an excellent job expanding their keyword research capabilities over time. I’ve found the keyword explorer particularly powerful with its ability to uncover long-tail variations I wouldn’t have thought of. The extraction feature pulls relevant terms from top-ranking pages while the finder helps identify related opportunities. The tool even shows which pages currently rank for these terms providing intent & ideas on how to compete.
Cons
Everybody has tradeoffs, including LowFruits.
Data Is Not as Fresh & Comprehensive as Ahrefs
I’ve noticed that LowFruits’ data can lag behind industry giants like Ahrefs. I’ve never done a deep dive – so it’s purely anecdotal. I know they are both using clickstream from various sources, but Ahrefs’ data seems to be cleaned up a bit more. This limitation becomes apparent when researching emerging topics or analyzing websites in smaller niches where comprehensive data is crucial.
Bigger Tools (like Ahrefs) Have Copied Their Best Features
I’ve watched as Ahrefs and other major SEO tools have integrated similar low-competition keyword discovery features into their platforms. The unique “low-hanging fruit” approach that initially set LowFruits apart is becoming increasingly common. For instance Ahrefs now offers its own version of weak spot and competition analysis filters. While LowFruits still excels in this specific niche the gap between it and larger competitors has narrowed significantly over the past year.
Requires Quite a Bit of SEO Knowledge To Get Results from Data post-HCU Update
Since Google’s Helpful Content Update, I’ve found that using LowFruits is…not the guaranteed return on investment that it was before. And that’s even for writers & clients that do produce helpful content with all the Experience, Expertise, Authority, and Trust that Google says their visitors want.
The tool provides raw data but interpreting metrics like content quality scores, topical relevance, and user intent demands a solid understanding of current SEO principles…and a lot of luck.
Next Steps
I’ve found LowFruits to be a valuable addition to my SEO toolkit especially for niche site research and finding low-competition keywords. While it’s not perfect and can’t completely replace established tools like Ahrefs it offers unique advantages for bloggers and content creators on a budget.
