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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
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Frase
Frase is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Frase supports free plan.
- Frase supports free trial.
- Frase supports keyword research.
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Mangools
Mangools is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Mangools supports free plan.
- Mangools supports free trial.
- Mangools supports keyword research.
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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.
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Semrush
Semrush is in the joint-leading shortlist because:
- Semrush supports free plan.
- Semrush supports free trial.
- Semrush supports keyword research.
Criteria comparison
Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.
| Criterion | Weight | Frase | Mangools | Rank Math | Semrush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 9 | Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 | Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 | Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 |
| Free trial | 3 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 |
| Keyword research | 3 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 4 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 | Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026 |
| Keyword difficulty | 3 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not 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.