Bench test · AI SEO
Google Keyword Planner vs Moz Pro
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Google Keyword Planner | Moz Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score8.2/10 | score8.2/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 2 / 4 ▲ |
| from | Custom | Custom |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI SEO | AI SEO |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.1 | 8.2 ▲ |
| OpenAI | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Gemini | 7.8 | 9.0 ▲ |
| Grok | 8.5 ▲ | 7.0 |
Google Keyword Planner
- ✓Free to use with Google account
- ✓Data directly from Google search
- ✓Integrates with Google Ads campaigns
- —Requires active Google Ads account for full access
- —Data shows ranges rather than exact numbers
- —Limited historical trend depth
Keyword discovery and suggestionMonthly search volume dataCompetition level estimatesBid price suggestionsSearch trend analysisKeyword grouping capabilities
Moz Pro
- ✓User-friendly interface with detailed reporting
- ✓Reliable rank tracking data
- ✓Good keyword research capabilities with actionable insights
- —Higher pricing compared to some competitors
- —Limited API access on lower-tier plans
- —Smaller backlink database than some alternatives
Rank tracking across search enginesKeyword research and difficulty analysisSite audits for technical SEO issuesBacklink analysis and monitoringCompetitor trackingSERP feature insights
Custom · no free tier
Try Google Keyword Planner ▸Custom · no free tier
Try Moz Pro ▸Verdict
Dead heat — both land at 8.2. Pick on price and fit.