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Is TubeBuddy worth using still?

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I know this was a tool that was recommended a number of years ago for YouTubers looking to start or grow channels. Because it is a monthly paid tool, I don't want to just throw money at it and hope it is still good and relevant. It seems the entry level for basic features is $12 a month. That is likely what I would use. Is this still worth using in 2026 though?

It can be from what I have used of it. It has been like 3 or 4 years since I was using it. I was trying to help my brother get his YouTube channel going. It did help his grow a fair bit but he gave up and moved to Twitch after a year or so. He is doing decent on there. I think he averages $1,500 a month and does it part time. Streaming 3 days a week for 4 to 5 hours at a time.

I think so for the right channel, anyways. I would try to first grow your channel without it if you can. Keep in mind that channels can take up to a year or more to actually gain traction. I have seen some grow over night but this is rare, even with the help of programs like this.

From what I have read, it can be hit and miss. It can help you or it can be useless. It likely comes down to what information you are using to grow your channel and what topics you cover. If it is news/current things, I don't think it will be useful.

On 8/5/2026 at 9:44 AM, justdave said:

From what I have read, it can be hit and miss. It can help you or it can be useless. It likely comes down to what information you are using to grow your channel and what topics you cover. If it is news/current things, I don't think it will be useful.

I think it only doesn't work when you don't know what to do with the tools and information it provides. I am considering using it just to see if I can figure out my channel but I am still on the fence only because I might try something different entirely first for a channel idea.

I ended up signing up. I had some extra cash I had forgotten about. So I am able to do three months of it. I am going to see how it goes and if it improves anything for me. I am already a bit confused with the layout lol I might have to watch some videos on YouTube how to navigate this.

Personally, I don't think it is worth it.

You can us AI to help with thumbnails and titles. That is the main focus for Tubebuddy. If you can manage it on your own, it is not worth the cost even if it is cheap.

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On 8/19/2026 at 10:30 AM, dougchimes said:

Personally, I don't think it is worth it.

You can us AI to help with thumbnails and titles. That is the main focus for Tubebuddy. If you can manage it on your own, it is not worth the cost even if it is cheap.

I was going to mention this. A lot of what they offer can now be managed by AI for free. I am sure there are still some useful things under the platform or else they would have gone out of business but I personally wouldn't bother with it.

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On 8/14/2026 at 9:50 AM, donnie said:

I ended up signing up. I had some extra cash I had forgotten about. So I am able to do three months of it. I am going to see how it goes and if it improves anything for me. I am already a bit confused with the layout lol I might have to watch some videos on YouTube how to navigate this.

Are you finding it useful? Is it helping in the way you wanted? I haven't tried it yet. Was hoping to get some feedback from you before I decided.

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I would have used it had I known what it was maybe 5+ years ago but there are certainly better options out there now, right?

I don't see anyone even talking about them anymore.

On 9/9/2026 at 9:31 AM, BlueDrag0n said:

Are you finding it useful? Is it helping in the way you wanted? I haven't tried it yet. Was hoping to get some feedback from you before I decided.

Some of it, yes. I mean there are a lot of tools and such that really don't apply to me or what I am trying to do. It just seems like it is a bit too much for what I am after. It is fine though, it isn't like I wasted a bunch of money on it.

On 9/20/2026 at 11:08 AM, donnie said:

Some of it, yes. I mean there are a lot of tools and such that really don't apply to me or what I am trying to do. It just seems like it is a bit too much for what I am after. It is fine though, it isn't like I wasted a bunch of money on it.

Yeah that is the one benefit of a tool like this or service, is that it is not terribly expensive. A lot of them are though which is unfortunate.

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