vidIQ vs NoxInfluencer

NoxInfluencer is an influencer analytics platform that provides data on YouTube channels (and other social media). Think of it like a free tool to check any channel’s subscriber count, growth, and even estimate earnings. It also has a YouTube keyword tool that shows search volumes and trends for keywords. vidIQ, on the other hand, is more of a creator’s sidekick – it not only shows you analytics but integrates into your workflow to help optimize videos. One key difference: vidIQ’s features (SEO score, tag suggestions, competitor tracking) live in a browser extension right on YouTube, whereas NoxInfluencer is something you’d use on their website for research. If you need quick channel stats or basic keyword ideas for free, NoxInfluencer is handy. For deeper optimization and channel growth tools, vidIQ has far more to offer.

To an extent, yes. NoxInfluencer has a "YouTube Keywords Tool" where you can input a term and it will show you search volume and related trends. This is somewhat similar to vidIQ’s keyword research feature. However, NoxInfluencer’s keyword tool is web-based and standalone – it gives you data but doesn’t integrate with YouTube directly. vidIQ not only gives you the numbers but also integrates them into your video upload process (for example, suggesting tags as you type). Also, vidIQ provides a more comprehensive analysis (competition score, related queries, etc.). NoxInfluencer’s SEO capabilities are more limited in scope compared to vidIQ’s all-in-one approach.

Yes, NoxInfluencer is free to use. You can access most of its features (like checking channel analytics or using the keyword tool) without paying. They monetarily might have some premium offering or ads, but generally it’s known as a free alternative to Social Blade. vidIQ offers both free and paid options – the free vidIQ plan gives basic functionality, while advanced tools (like more keyword ideas per day, competitor tracking beyond a few channels, etc.) are in the paid tiers. For someone starting out, NoxInfluencer’s free service plus vidIQ’s free extension together can cover basic needs (stats from NoxInfluencer, optimization help from vidIQ).

A popular alternative to NoxInfluencer is **Social Blade**, which also provides free YouTube (and other platform) stats. For more in-depth analytics, **Vidooly** is an option (though paid). If you are looking specifically for YouTube optimization tools, **vidIQ** and **TubeBuddy** would be alternatives since they include some analytics features along with SEO tools. Other free tools to consider: **YouTube Studio** (the native analytics in YouTube) for basic data, and **Social Blade’s browser extension** for quick channel insights. It really depends if you need just numbers (then NoxInfluencer, Social Blade are great) or guidance and improvement suggestions (then vidIQ is better).