Stop Paying for vidIQ and TubeBuddy! (Do This Instead)

By Life with Lucia & Glynn | Apr 03, 2026

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Are you considering signing up for a vidIQ or TubeBuddy subscription to help grow your YouTube channel? Before you commit your hard-earned money, you need to hear about my experience as a long-term loyal customer and why I finally decided to walk away. It is time to talk about the reality of these tools and how creators are actually treated behind the scenes.

In this video, Lucia from Lucia and Glenn shares the disappointing story of how a top representative at vidIQ disrespected their channel during a live session. Despite having spent over one thousand dollars on their tools and coaching programs over several years, the company offered no accountability and only corporate non-answers when asked for a simple apology. This lack of respect led to a total cancellation of all services in March.

The good news is that you do not need these expensive monthly subscriptions to succeed on this platform. You can master the art of keyword research, title writing, and description optimization just by watching free tutorials and staying consistent with your uploads. We have been doing this for four years, and since stopping our payments to these companies, our views are actually growing and our channel is thriving.

Save your money for your production or your own time and focus on what actually moves the needle: understanding your niche and providing value to your audience. Respect your own channel and your time by learning these skills yourself rather than relying on a monthly fee.

Chapters

0:00 Why I am done with vidIQ

0:35 The incident that broke my trust

1:00 Asking for accountability and getting nothing

1:35 Why you do not need paid growth tools

2:05 Growing a channel without a subscription

2:25 Final advice and call to action

What has your experience been like with paid YouTube tools? If you have had a bad experience or if you have found success using free methods, let us know in the comments below. If you need help learning the ropes without spending money, feel free to ask and I will share what I know.

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