Is there a free trial?

Yes. Eligible new accounts include $1.00 so you can test FlexQueries before adding funds.

Is there a minimum amount to add?

Yes. The minimum balance reload is $5. There is no monthly spending requirement, and unused funds do not expire.

What happens when my balance reaches zero?

Paid actions stop before creating an unexpected charge. Add funds through Stripe whenever you are ready to continue.

Can I reload automatically?

Yes. Automatic reload is optional. Choose a threshold and reload amount in Billing, confirm the saved payment method with Stripe, and turn it off at any time.

What reduces my balance?

Data queries, AI requests, and site crawls reduce your balance. Projects, settings, and connected Search Console data do not.

Does my balance expire?

No. Funds you add remain available until you use them.

Is there a subscription to cancel?

No. FlexQueries is pay as you go, with no recurring plan or automatic monthly charge.

How is each action priced?

Prices vary with the type and scope of data requested. The app shows an estimate before a paid action and settles the final amount against your balance.

Pricing

The $0/month SEO tool.

No subscription, no monthly minimum, and no per-seat fee. Add funds when you need them and spend your balance on the actions you run.

Estimate your monthly usage

Pay as you go

Every feature is available to every account.

$0 monthly fee

Included:Keyword research, backlinks, rank tracking, and site audits
Included:Works inside Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT
Included:Google Search Console data does not reduce your balance
Included:Add funds whenever your next project needs them
Included:See estimated prices before you run paid actions
Included:Your balance never expires

Get Started

$1.00 included · no card

Add funds from $5 when you need more. No monthly spending requirement.

01Choose the work

Set the scope of a report or a recurring check.

02See the estimate

Review the expected cost against your balance.

03Pay for actual usage

Keep the unused funds for the next project.

Pay as you go SEO compared with monthly plans

These products differ in data, limits, and workflows. This compares the starting commitment, not feature equivalence.

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Plans & pricing	FlexQueries	Ahrefs	Semrush
Entry pricepaid access · monthly billing	$0/mosubscription fee · plus usage	$29/moStarter	$139/moSEO
AI-search visibilitybrand mentions and citations	$0.324/run*estimated · no add-on plan	From $199/moone Brand Radar AI index	$99/moper domain · billed annually
SEO + AI researchdifferent coverage and limits	Pay as you goone balance for all features	$328/moLite + one AI index	$199/moStarter · SEO + AI Search
Keyword & backlink data	Availablepay per run	Availablewithin plan limits	Availablewithin plan limits
Rank tracking & site audits	Availablepay per run	Availablewithin plan limits	Availablewithin plan limits
Custom AI promptsseparate from indexed research	Pay per response4 supported providers	5 with Litestandalone tracking from $50/mo	25 / 50 promptsAI Base / Starter · daily
Extra seats	No seat fee	$40–$80/moLite–Advanced	From $45/mo

US list prices checked 6 September 2026. Sources: Ahrefs plans, Brand Radar, Semrush plans, AI Visibility Base. Annual prices require a year of billing. Free tiers, datasets and usage allowances differ. *FlexQueries example: ChatGPT + Google, up to 20 mention rows per platform. Estimates depend on the requested scope; prompt responses and competitor lookups cost extra. Model your usage.

Estimate your month

Keyword searches / month100

$0.053 per search at a typical 225-row result limit.

Backlink checks / month20

$0.084 for a domain overview with one year of history.

AI brand checks / month0

Across ChatGPT and Google, $1.162 each before optional competitor comparisons.

AI visibility runs / month4

ChatGPT and Google monitoring, about $0.324 per run.

Site audits / month2

Up to 50 crawled pages and 20 Lighthouse checks, about $0.478 each.

Keywords tracked per site50

Rank tracking frequencyWeekly

Estimated monthly usage

$9.94/mo

This is what the selected actions would draw from your balance. Add funds when you need them; unused funds stay in your account.

Where it goes

Keyword research100 searches this month: $5.30
Backlink checks20 checks this month: $1.68
AI brand checks0 checks this month: $0.00
AI visibility monitoring4 two-platform runs this month: $1.30
Site audits2 audits, up to 500 pages and 20 Lighthouse checks each: $0.96
Rank tracking217 checks this month: $0.70

Compare this estimate with the current monthly options above, or read the affordable SEO tools guide, or see how the workflow fits in the SEO tools for small business breakdown.

FAQ

Is there a free trial?: Yes. Eligible new accounts include $1.00 so you can test FlexQueries before adding funds.
Is there a minimum amount to add?: Yes. The minimum balance reload is $5. There is no monthly spending requirement, and unused funds do not expire.
What happens when my balance reaches zero?: Paid actions stop before creating an unexpected charge. Add funds through Stripe whenever you are ready to continue.
Can I reload automatically?: Yes. Automatic reload is optional. Choose a threshold and reload amount in Billing, confirm the saved payment method with Stripe, and turn it off at any time.
What reduces my balance?: Data queries, AI requests, and site crawls reduce your balance. Projects, settings, and connected Search Console data do not.
Does my balance expire?: No. Funds you add remain available until you use them.
Is there a subscription to cancel?: No. FlexQueries is pay as you go, with no recurring plan or automatic monthly charge.
How is each action priced?: Prices vary with the type and scope of data requested. The app shows an estimate before a paid action and settles the final amount against your balance.