17 captured eRank displays used an explicit <20 floor; the pair-specific report preserves only numeric-to-numeric spreads.
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eRank vs Sale Samurai: lower paid entry or a focused research trial?
A verified-price and shared-input comparison with dated seed-keyword workflow records for both tools that keeps eRank’s explicit low-volume floors visible.
Checked Jul 14, 2026 · We label what we tested and what we have not tested.
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Who should choose each tool?
eRank has a recorded paid monthly entry of $5.99/mo; Sale Samurai starts at $19.99/month. eRank has the lower recorded paid entry and explicit low-volume floors; Sale Samurai has a dated keyword-and-lookup workflow record. Neither record establishes speed, accuracy, or outcome impact.
eRank $5.99/mo versus Sale Samurai on the verified monthly plan records. At those monthly rates, the first 12 months normalize to $71.88 versus $239.88.
17 captured eRank displays used an explicit <20 floor; the pair-specific report preserves only numeric-to-numeric spreads.
Both tools now have dated seed-keyword workflow records. Comparable tier controls, repeated task timing, and outcome criteria remain open.
Missing record: dated support and extension reliability observations for both tools.
Skip it if: you need tested extension reliability, workflow savings, or a direct accuracy winner.
Prices and plan limits
What each tool costs
These are the plan details we could compare on the same terms. They are not quality scores.
| Compare | eRank | Sale Samurai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid plan | $5.99/mo | $19.99/month |
| First-year cost | $65.99 on the recorded annual plan | $199.90 on the recorded annual plan |
| Free plan | $0/mo | $0/month |
| Key limits | 100 keyword lookups/day; 5 competitors; 200 connected listings; 50 listing audits/day | Product-demand research; Etsy search volume and trends; keyword and listing research |
Search estimates
Where their numbers differ
Sale Samurai showed the higher number on more of the keywords we compared. That does not tell us which number is correct.
32 keywords comparedeRank higher: 0Sale Samurai higher: 32
| Keyword | eRank | Sale Samurai | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| digital planner | 20702 | 83854 | 4x |
| budget template | 2240 | 67231 | 30x |
| wall art printable | 1324 | 14690 | 11x |
| wedding invitation template | 2953 | 16589 | 6x |
| resume template | 6264 | 513291 | 82x |
| digital stickers | 5107 | 44688 | 9x |
| meal planner printable | 201 | 15071 | 75x |
| chore chart printable | 813 | 46819 | 58x |
Show all 32 keywords
| Keyword | eRank | Sale Samurai | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| teacher planner digital | 180 | 14878 | 83x |
| small business planner | 435 | 21817 | 50x |
| funny nurse shirt | 1146 | 21429 | 19x |
| dog mom shirt | 1769 | 31649 | 18x |
| teacher sweatshirt | 1688 | 33937 | 20x |
| bachelorette party shirts | 782 | 16857 | 22x |
| custom pet portrait sweatshirt | 86 | 10455 | 122x |
| disc golf shirt | 33 | 25466 | 772x |
| birthstone necklace | 4254 | 68803 | 16x |
| personalized name ring | 452 | 10622 | 24x |
| initial bracelet | 2006 | 67590 | 34x |
| polymer clay earrings | 1599 | 33956 | 21x |
| handmade ceramic mug | 905 | 14701 | 16x |
| macrame plant hanger | 1897 | 16554 | 9x |
| christmas ornament personalized | 443 | 14184 | 32x |
| halloween door sign | 112 | 12788 | 114x |
| custom family sign | 401 | 14456 | 36x |
| boho throw pillow | 51 | 21412 | 420x |
| farmhouse wall decor | 1872 | 33803 | 18x |
| easter basket name tag | 227 | 16389 | 72x |
| summer wreath | 598 | 65529 | 110x |
| fall porch decor | 538 | 25980 | 48x |
| montessori busy board | 314 | 12958 | 41x |
| sourdough starter kit | 80 | 34576 | 432x |
The table shows what each tool displayed. It does not prove actual demand or name a more accurate tool.
How we know this (and what we have not tested) · 2/5 checks complete
How we checked this comparison
What we checked
- 32 pairwise numeric rows from the published same-window Divergence Report.
- Both tools have dated tested by us seed-keyword workflow records. The records describe interface states and task completion, not equivalent tiers, time saved, support quality, or seller outcomes.
What we have not tested yet
- Plan prices are checked; a matched seller workload and plan-limit model is still needed before a total-cost winner.
- Missing record: repeated seller tasks and outcome criteria for the named segment.
- Missing record: dated support and reliability observations across both tools.
- None of these estimates is treated as proven marketplace demand or a sales forecast.
Source notes
eRank
6 source notesRecorded paid entry
$5.99/mo · 100 keyword lookups/day; 5 competitors; 200 connected listings; 50 listing audits/day
Checked 2026-07-14Observed data behavior
Across the shared capture, the median keyword's highest volume estimate was 137x its lowest. eRank exposes low-volume floors; that transparency does not establish accuracy.
Checked 2026-07-15Keyword research completed
The seed query returned a usable result in approximately 8 seconds and the same credit returned 437 keyword ideas with per-row statistics and a KD column.
Checked 2026-07-27Bulk, public-shop, and Trend Buzz workflows completed
A five-keyword bulk submission returned a 15-month trend chart; a public-shop lookup worked without a connected shop; Trend Buzz was available on Basic during the session.
Checked 2026-07-27Observed Basic-plan quota behavior
The eRank session used 2 of 100 daily keyword searches. The observed public-shop lookup used its separate 200-per-day shop-lookup quota rather than keyword-search quota.
Checked 2026-07-27Observed ideas-table friction
Ascending Etsy Competition sort surfaced many all-“Unknown” rows before usable rows, so low-competition discovery required filtering rather than sorting in this session.
Checked 2026-07-27Sale Samurai
7 source notesResearch scope
The official page presents Sale Samurai for Etsy product-demand, keyword, search-trend, listing, and shop-analytics research.
Checked 2026-07-13Plan progression
The vendor lists a freemium tier with 20 keyword searches and 10 listing analyses per month, a monthly paid plan, and a yearly plan that adds vendor-described unlimited product validation and priority support.
Checked 2026-07-13Independent evidence limit
The Research Desk has not yet measured Sale Samurai’s keyword accuracy, demand estimates, workflow speed, extension behavior, support quality, or commercial impact.
Checked 2026-07-13Recorded paid entry
$19.99/month · Product-demand research; Etsy search volume and trends; keyword and listing research
Checked 2026-07-14Observed data behavior
Sale Samurai is one of the four tools in the 50-keyword same-day check. The dataset supports cross-tool disagreement, not an accuracy rank.
Checked 2026-07-15Keyword search and Product Lookup observed
The seed query returned a keyword result, and Product Lookup showed a specific product-URL or listing-ID input rather than free-text or shop-name entry.
Checked 2026-08-08Observed mid-load query discard
A second query submitted while another query was loading was silently discarded and the field reverted to the original query; the session notes identify the same behavior class in a prior dated observation.
Checked 2026-08-08Questions
Quick answers
How much does eRank cost for the workflow compared here?
checked on 2026-07-14: Free is $0; monthly Basic, Pro, and Expert are $5.99, $9.99, and $29.99; annual totals are $65.99, $94.99, and $269.99. Paid annual plans state a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Which eRank plan limits affect this comparison?
The Free plan includes five Keyword Tool lookups per day, one Listing Audit per day, five Competitor Sales lookups per day, one competitor listing, and one AI Listing Helper use per day. Higher tiers expand the captured lookup, audit, competitor, and connected-listing allowances.
What does Sale Samurai currently cost?
checked on 2026-07-14: Freemium is $0 per month, Monthly is $19.99 per month, and Yearly is $16.65 per month billed as $199.90 yearly. Monthly and Yearly state a 3-day free trial.
Which Sale Samurai limits matter for this review?
The checked Freemium record includes 20 keyword searches and 10 listing analyses per month. The Yearly record adds vendor-described unlimited product validation and priority support. The Research Desk has not yet observed how those limits behave in repeated use.