vidIQ

vidIQ is one of the best-known toolkits for growing a YouTube channel. It gives you keyword research with search and competition scores, video ideas, title and thumbnail help, competitor and trend tracking, and an AI Coach that gives advice based on your channel. The Chrome extension shows its data right on YouTube pages as you browse.

It works on AI credits: the free plan includes a small monthly allowance, and paid plans add more credits and features, with the top plan adding AI clipping of long videos into Shorts.

Key features

• Keyword research with scores
• AI video ideas and title suggestions
• Competitor and trend tracking
• AI Coach for channel advice
• AI short clipping on higher plans

Platform: Browser extension and web app
Free option: Free plan
Integrations: Connects to your YouTube channel; Chrome extension