TubeBuddy has been around forever and shows it — busy interface, dated icons. But the underlying tools (keyword research, bulk SEO, thumbnail A/B) still pull weight for sub-100k channels.
We assessed TubeBuddy alongside the rest of our analytics reviews, including Spotter Studio, Plausible Analytics and 1of10, so the score below is relative to that field.
| PLAN | PRICE | WHAT YOU GET |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 /mo | limited keyword searches |
| Pro | $14.99 /mo | billed annually, full tools |
| Legend | $39.99 /mo | billed annually, agency features |
Hobbyist and growing YouTubers — and anyone who wants TubeBuddy to do the heavy lifting in this category.
Skip it if you only publish occasionally and don't need ongoing keyword/competitor tracking. — if that's a dealbreaker, see every analytics tool we've tested.
- Is TubeBuddy worth it in 2026?
- The veteran YouTube extension, still useful. We rate it 7.6/10, and it's the strongest pick for hobbyist and growing youtubers.
- How much does TubeBuddy cost?
- TubeBuddy lists Basic at $0/mo, Pro at $14.99/mo, Legend at $39.99/mo. List prices change often, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.
- What are the downsides of TubeBuddy?
- Interface is busy Best features locked behind higher tiers
- How did BestCreates review TubeBuddy?
- Editorially reviewed: Evaluated against our documented editorial framework — features, ease of use, pricing accuracy, support and integrations — using vendor documentation, pricing pages and published user evidence rather than hands-on testing. The score is relative to the other tools we cover in this category.
Editorially reviewed. Evaluated against our documented editorial framework — features, ease of use, pricing accuracy, support and integrations — using vendor documentation, pricing pages and published user evidence rather than hands-on testing. Read our review standards.
BestCreates is written and edited by Carlos Gil. Every tool is assessed against the same documented framework — the jobs creators hire it for, ease of use, pricing accuracy, support and integrations — and each review states in the open how it was assessed.
LAST CHECKED SEP 16, 2026
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