We tested 14+ keyword tools to find the best options for long-tail discovery. These tools help find low-competition opportunities, question keywords, and specific phrases your audience searches for.
AnswerThePublic visualizes question keywords people search for. Questions, prepositions, and comparisons reveal content opportunities you would not find elsewhere.
Starting priceFree/$99
Strengths
Best question mining
Visual representation
Prepositions and comparisons
Free tier
Inspiration source
Limitations
No search volume
No difficulty
Limited free searches
Needs other tools
Who it's for: Best for content ideation and finding question-based content opportunities.
Question Keywords (20%) — Mining questions people ask.
Ease of Use (15%) — Workflow and interface quality.
Value (10%) — Features relative to cost.
How to Choose
Choose AnswerThePublic if you need question keywords.
Choose Ahrefs if you need data-driven filtering.
Choose LowFruits if you need low-competition opportunities.
Choose AlsoAsked if you need People Also Ask.
Choose Exploding Topics if you need emerging trends.
Common Questions
Long-tail keywords are longer, more specific search phrases with lower volume but higher intent. Example: "best running shoes" is head term, "best running shoes for flat feet under $100" is long-tail.
Long-tail keywords have less competition, higher conversion rates, and clearer user intent. They are easier to rank for, especially for newer sites. Combined, they can drive significant traffic.
Each page should target one primary topic but can naturally rank for dozens of related long-tails. Focus on comprehensive coverage rather than keyword stuffing.
