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Frase, Mangools, Rank Math, and Semrush jointly meet the verified criteria for the top score of 15/18. They form an unranked shortlist because every qualifying product is tied.

Ranked products

  1. Frase

    Frase is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Frase supports free plan.
    • Frase supports free trial.
    • Frase supports keyword research.

    Score: 15/18 · verified criteria: 3/4

  2. Mangools

    Mangools is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Mangools supports free plan.
    • Mangools supports free trial.
    • Mangools supports keyword research.

    Score: 15/18 · verified criteria: 3/4

  3. Rank Math

    Rank Math is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Rank Math supports free plan.
    • Rank Math supports free trial.
    • Rank Math supports keyword research.

    Score: 15/18 · verified criteria: 3/4

  4. Semrush

    Semrush is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Semrush supports free plan.
    • Semrush supports free trial.
    • Semrush supports keyword research.

    Score: 15/18 · verified criteria: 3/4

Criteria comparison

Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.

Verified criteria used for this ranking
CriterionWeightFraseMangoolsRank MathSemrush
Free plan9Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Free trial3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Keyword research3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Keyword difficulty3Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed

Method and alternate format

Only products meeting the evidence threshold and coverage-gap rule are ranked. Missing facts earn no points and are not treated as negative claims.

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