MyVidLogMyVidLog vs vidIQ
Looking for a vidIQ alternative? Here is a direct, source-checked comparison of the two tools and who each one is best for.
The short answer
vidIQ is the stronger research-led choice for keywords, outliers, ideation, and AI coaching. MyVidLog is a broader creator workspace for titles, thumbnails, planning, analytics, rivals, monetization, and collaboration, with a distinctive evidence layer that follows what happens after you change a live video.
Who is each tool best for?
vidIQ is best for
Ideation, keyword research, and pre-publish SEO planning.
MyVidLog is best for
A connected YouTube workspace with creative tools, analytics, planning, and evidence from live edits.
Feature comparison
Title ideas
vidIQ: Generates AI title ideas as part of its pre-publish ideation suite.
MyVidLog: Also has a paid title tool: it scores clarity, curiosity, and search appeal, then suggests rewrites to copy into YouTube Studio.
Thumbnails
vidIQ: Offers AI thumbnail generation for packaging ideas.
MyVidLog: Also generates AI thumbnails, with editing projects, saved photos, composite controls, version history, and export; premium or coins are required.
Descriptions & metadata
vidIQ: Generates AI descriptions alongside other optimization tools.
MyVidLog: Does not generate descriptions or tags. It records live description and tag changes so their later performance can be reviewed.
Keyword & outlier research
vidIQ: Extensive keyword and outlier research, plus competitor tracking and audits.
MyVidLog: No standalone keyword database or broad outlier research. Rival Radar and Rival League use public channel data rather than market-wide discovery.
Analytics & insights
vidIQ: Analytics, tracking, and an AI Coach support channel decisions, though data can lag.
MyVidLog: Dashboard, video, and channel analytics sit alongside AI Insights for the connected YouTube channel.
Audits & coaching
vidIQ: Includes an AI Coach and scorecard audits for ideas.
MyVidLog: Also offers AI Insights and audits, but does not position them as a market-research coach.
Post-publish evidence
vidIQ: Tracking and analytics help assess performance after publication.
MyVidLog: Change Log records live title, thumbnail, description, and tag edits, then compares views, watch time, AVD, and CTR. It is observational, not simultaneous A/B testing.
Planning & workflow
vidIQ: Ideation and optimization tools are aimed mainly at deciding what to publish.
MyVidLog: Adds a content calendar, coin-gated AI chapter suggestions that creators copy and publish manually in YouTube Studio, plus comments and collaboration tools. YouTube access remains read-only.
Growth & monetization
vidIQ: Competitor tracking and coaching are the researched growth features.
MyVidLog: Adds subscriber tracking, badges, prestige, creator leaderboards, sponsorship/media-kit tools, and monetization forecasts that are modeled estimates—not verified revenue.
Current pricing summary
vidIQ
Free £0; Boost £16.58/month; Max £31/month
- Free: £0.
- Boost: £16.58/month, billed yearly.
- Max: £31/month, billed yearly.
- The official UK pricing page also showed a limited-time discount offer; promotional prices can change.
MyVidLog
Starts at £0/month
- Free: £0 with 5 captures/month
- Starter: £10/month with 15 captures
- Pro: £25/month with 30 captures
- Billing is in GBP; card issuers handle conversion automatically.
Important caveats
- The displayed Boost and Max monthly rates are billed yearly rather than month to month.
- Shared AI credits refresh monthly and do not roll over.
- AI tools cannot watch or listen to your videos.
- Analytics and tracking may experience lag.
Official sources
Pricing and feature information checked 27 August 2026. Where an official price was not published or the official pages conflicted, this comparison says so rather than estimating.
Frequently asked questions
Is MyVidLog a replacement for vidIQ?
Not necessarily. Both offer title and thumbnail tools, while vidIQ goes further into keyword, outlier, and idea research. MyVidLog adds planning, connected insights, rivals, community, creator-business tools, and evidence from live edits.
Do both tools connect to YouTube?
Yes. Both tools require YouTube API access. MyVidLog uses read-only permissions exclusively to monitor your changes and analytics.
Which is better for a small YouTube channel?
Choose vidIQ when the main problem is finding topics, keywords, and outliers. Choose MyVidLog for a wider day-to-day workspace that can create packaging, organize work, interpret connected analytics, and retain evidence from post-publish changes.