Keyword & SERP Research Tool — Mangools Alternative

Research keywords and SERPs with volume, CPC, difficulty, intent, and ranking-page evidence. Select keyword, SERP, or link-report modes to export a focused dataset for SEO planning and review. For SEO planners, dataset rows follow the selected keyword, SERP, or link-report mode so each export answers a specific research question.

Workflow: put the results to work

Start in keyword mode to assess the supplied phrases, then inspect the SERP mode for the terms you might target. Compare intent and ranking-page evidence before adding keywords to a brief. Select link reports only when backlink context informs the same research question.

Best fit for this Actor

• Score a seed phrase with search volume, CPC, competition, and keyword difficulty.
• Expand that seed into related keywords, then inspect the live SERP with SERPChecker.
• Pull a SiteProfiler-style domain row or a LinkMiner backlink list for the same research pass.

When you already have a finished keyword list and only need volume plus CPC, start with Keyword Search Volume API. For Semrush-style ranked keywords a domain already ranks for, continue with SEMRush Alternative. After you pick phrases to watch over time, continue with Keyword Rank Tracker.

Quick start input

{
  "mode": "kwfinder",
  "keywords": ["seo tools"],
  "locationName": "United States",
  "languageCode": "en",
  "maxResults": 5
}

Keyword modes use keywords. SiteProfiler and LinkMiner use target instead.

Input reference

Field	Type	What it controls
mode	enum	kwfinder, related_keywords, serp_checker, site_profiler, link_miner, or serp_competitors. Default kwfinder.
keywords	array	Seed phrases for KWFinder, related keywords, SERPChecker, and SERP competitors. Example: ["seo tools"].
target	string	Domain or URL for SiteProfiler and LinkMiner. Example: mangools.com.
locationName	string	Country name, or city,region,country for SERPChecker. Default United States.
languageCode	string	Language code such as en. Default en.
device	enum	desktop or mobile for SERPChecker. Default desktop.
maxResults	integer	Row cap 1–100. Default 5. SiteProfiler still writes at most one row.

Owner API credentials are already configured for Store runs. This Actor does not accept user API keys.

What data you receive

One dataset item is one keyword, SERP item, domain, competitor, or backlink row.

{
  "mode": "kwfinder",
  "keyword": "seo tools",
  "locationName": "United States",
  "languageCode": "en",
  "searchVolume": 5400,
  "cpcUsd": 6.1,
  "keywordDifficulty": 42,
  "searchIntent": "commercial",
  "source": "mangools_alternative/kwfinder",
  "status": "OK",
  "fetchedAt": "2026-08-22T00:00:00.000Z"
}

Field	Meaning
searchVolume / cpcUsd	Monthly search volume estimate and paid CPC
keywordDifficulty	Upstream difficulty score, not Mangools KWFinder KD
serpItemType	SERPChecker item type such as organic or people_also_ask
rankScore	Upstream SEO rank score, not a Mangools Citation Flow value
source	Mode provenance label for the row

OUTPUT and RUN_SUMMARY in the default key-value store hold outcome, itemsPushed, chargedEventCounts, and providerCostUsd. Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML.

Use through the API

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/khadinakbar~mangools-alternative/runs" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"mode":"kwfinder","keywords":["seo tools"],"maxResults":5}'

Use with AI agents through Apify MCP

Run a KWFinder-style keyword overview for "seo tools" in the United States. Return searchVolume, cpcUsd, keywordDifficulty, searchIntent, source, and fetchedAt. Read OUTPUT.outcome and itemsPushed. Treat keywordDifficulty as an independent upstream score.

Connect via https://mcp.apify.com. Review the Pricing tab for the current request and result event rates, plus platform usage.

Connect the workflow

• When you already have phrases and only need volume plus CPC, then use Keyword Search Volume API.
• For Semrush-style organic keywords a competitor domain ranks for, continue with SEMRush Alternative.
• After you choose phrases to monitor, continue with Keyword Rank Tracker.
• For broader Google SERP capture after SERPChecker, continue with Google SERP All-in-One Scraper.

How it works

1. Normalize the keyword list or domain for the selected mode.
2. Call the matching upstream SEO API endpoint for that mode.
3. Charge seo-api-request after each successful task.
4. Charge seo-record, then write each validated dataset row.

Best results

• Use a real seed such as seo tools rather than a Mangools app URL.
• Keep maxResults at 5 while you confirm the output shape, then raise it for exports.
• Treat volume, difficulty, and rank as model estimates for public keywords and domains you are authorized to research.
• A valid query with no match finishes SUCCEEDED with VALID_EMPTY.
• This Actor is a one-shot report. Historical rank watching belongs on Keyword Rank Tracker, not here.

Builder's note

I found that Mangools Store matches were either unrelated or a historical-backlink checker that still needed Mangools-shaped data. Routing this SKU through owner-managed upstream SEO APIs keeps the KWFinder / SERPChecker / SiteProfiler / LinkMiner jobs without claiming Mangools KD, scraping mangools.com, or asking buyers for API keys. SERPChecker is the mode that the Semrush-named sibling does not advertise.

Legal and responsible use

Use this Actor with public SEO research you are authorized to run. Metrics are independent of Mangools s.r.o. Follow applicable law and the upstream data provider terms, and keep the output in your own compliance workflow.

Issues and feature requests: use the Actor Issues tab on Apify.

Pricing and run costs

This Actor uses Pay per event plus Apify platform usage. The Pricing tab lists the current event rates and billing terms.

Event	Billing unit	When it applies
apify-actor-start	Actor Start	Charged when the Actor starts running. Number of events charged depends on Actor memory (one event per GB, minimum one event).
seo-api-request	SEO API request	Charged once for each successful upstream SEO API task used to build the report.
seo-record	SEO record	Charged once for each validated keyword, SERP item, domain, competitor, or backlink row persisted to the dataset.

Run cost combines the charged events and Apify platform usage. Review the run charge limit and requested result count before starting.

Independent alternative

This Actor provides the specific workflow described above. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mangools; the named product and its trademarks belong to their respective owners.