A vidIQ and TubeBuddy alternative

vidIQ and TubeBuddy are research and SEO tools for YouTube. VidLasso is built for what happens after you publish, on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. It is a different kind of tool, so here is when it is the better fit and when it is not.

How VidLasso is different

Comments first. One inbox for YouTube, Instagram and Facebook comments, each with a reply drafted in your voice, and auto-reply only on your rules.
Why a video dropped. VidLasso compares a post's first day with your usual and can explain the likely reason in plain words.
More than YouTube. Instagram Reels and posts, and Facebook Pages, sit next to your YouTube channel with one credit pool.
The basics, not promises. Ideas, keyword research and a title checklist, without promising views or rankings.
From Claude. An MCP server so you can ask about your channels from Claude. See the YouTube MCP page.
Free during early access. 150 credits a month and unlimited channels, with no card.

When to stay with vidIQ or TubeBuddy

Stay with vidIQ for deep research across other channels, trends and its AI Coach. Stay with TubeBuddy for thumbnail A/B tests, bulk edits and tools inside YouTube Studio. VidLasso has none of those. As of November 2026, vidIQ has a free plan and paid plans from $199 a year, and TubeBuddy Pro starts at $144 a year. For the full comparison, read vidIQ vs TubeBuddy.

VidLasso is in free, invite only early access. Tell us about your channels and we will email you when your spot opens.

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Questions

Is VidLasso free?

Yes, during invite only early access: 150 credits a month per workspace and unlimited channels, with no card.

Does VidLasso do keyword research?

Yes. It looks up search volume, competition and related keywords for a term, for 1 credit a search.

Does VidLasso do thumbnail A/B tests?

No. If you need A/B tests, TubeBuddy Legend includes them.

Sources

Competitor details come from their own public pages. Prices are US list prices as of November 2026 and can change; check the source before you buy.

vidIQ plans, checked November 6, 2026
TubeBuddy pricing, checked November 6, 2026

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