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Kapwing vs SpyFu

Kapwing logo

Kapwing

Software

Start for free. Upgrade to create more video to exactly fit your team's needs.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SpyFu logo

SpyFu

Software

Competitor keyword research tool for SEO and PPC campaigns

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Kapwing has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kapwing free plan caps export length at 4 minutes and total monthly usage at 30 minutes, and adds a watermark; SpyFu entry-level Basic plan caps search results and data exports at 10,000 rows, limiting deep research.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kapwing and SpyFu actually diverge.

Attributes where Kapwing and SpyFu differ
AttributeKapwingSpyFu
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebweb, api
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Kapwing

Nothing recorded that SpyFu does not also cover.

Only in SpyFu

  • Competitor Keyword Research
  • Ad History
  • Rank Tracking
  • Backlink Analysis
  • RivalFlow AI
  • Automated Reporting
  • API Access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Kapwing

No use cases recorded yet. See the Kapwing review.

SpyFu

  • Researching a competitor's paid search strategynot Kapwing
  • Finding organic keyword gapsnot Kapwing
  • Tracking weekly keyword rank changesnot Kapwing
  • Building white-label SEO/PPC reports for clientsnot Kapwing

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Kapwing

  • Free plan caps export length at 4 minutes and total monthly usage at 30 minutes, and adds a watermark
  • Removing the watermark requires the Pro plan at $16 per member per month billed annually
  • The vendor states it does not issue refunds for subscriptions once upgraded

SpyFu

  • Entry-level Basic plan caps search results and data exports at 10,000 rows, limiting deep research.
  • API access is only available on the top Team/Agency tier, unlike some competitors that offer it at lower price points.
  • Additional user seats cost an extra $30 per user per month even on paid plans.
  • Weekly rank tracking refresh is less frequent than some competitors offering daily updates.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kapwing

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Kapwing review.

SpyFu

$29/month
  • Basic$29/month
    • 10k row search results and data exports
    • 5,000 weekly tracked keyword rankings
    • 10 automated reports
  • Pro + AI$89/month
    • Unlimited search results and data exports
    • 15,000 weekly tracked keyword rankings
    • 100 automated reports
  • Team/Agency$187/month
    • Unlimited data exports and reports
    • 50,000 weekly tracked keyword rankings
    • RivalFlow AI (5 sites)

Which should you pick?

Choose Kapwing if

  • You want to start without paying.
Kapwing review

Choose SpyFu if

  • You need competitor keyword research.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want ad history.
SpyFu review

Questions people ask

Is Kapwing or SpyFu better?
Neither clearly leads. Kapwing starts at Free and SpyFu at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kapwing or SpyFu?
Kapwing has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kapwing and $29/month for SpyFu.
Does Kapwing or SpyFu run on more platforms?
Kapwing runs on Web. SpyFu runs on web, api.
Can I use Kapwing for free?
Yes. Kapwing has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SpyFu starts at $29/month.
What can Kapwing do that SpyFu cannot?
SpyFu covers Competitor Keyword Research, Ad History, Rank Tracking, Backlink Analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SpyFu: What does SpyFu cost?

SpyFu has three plans: Basic at $29/month (billed annually) or $39/month, Pro + AI starting around $89/month annually (or $59 for the first month, then $119/month), and Team/Agency at $187/month annually or $249/month.

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SpyFu: What's included in the Basic plan?

Basic includes 10,000-row search results and data exports, 1 Live Site tracking project, 5,000 weekly tracked keyword rankings, 10 automated reports, and 1 user seat.

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SpyFu: What extra do Pro + AI and Team/Agency add?

Pro + AI adds unlimited search results and exports, 10 tracking projects, 10+ years of historical data, 15,000 weekly rank checks, and 100 reports. Team/Agency adds unlimited projects and reports, 50,000 weekly rank checks, and 5 user seats.

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SpyFu: Do all plans include AI features?

Yes, all plans include the RivalFlow AI tool, ChatGPT integration, AI Brand Monitoring, Google Ads campaign tools, Google Search Console integration, white-label reporting, and API access, though limits vary by tier.

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SpyFu: Is extra usage or extra users available beyond the base seats?

Yes, additional user seats can be added to Pro + AI and Team/Agency plans for $30 per additional user beyond the included seat count.

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