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Google Search Console alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Google Search Console alternative is Bing Webmaster Tools (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Google Search Console compared with 12 alternatives: Bing Webmaster Tools, Yandex Webmaster, SEO Gets, Search Analytics for Sheets, Ahrefs and 7 more.
Google Search Console is free to use. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Search ConsoleThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Bing Webmaster Tools | Free | Free | Web |
| Yandex Webmaster | Free | Free | Web |
| SEO Gets | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Search Analytics for Sheets | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Baidu Search Resource Platform | Free | Free | Web |
| Google Rich Results Test | Free | Free | Web |
| Hreflang Tags Testing Tool | Free | Free | Web |
| IndexCheckr | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Indexing Insight | Free trial · from $75/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Naver Search Advisor | Free | Free | Web |
| Schema Markup Validator | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Google Search Console has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 10 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Google Search Console
Bing Webmaster Tools
Free Bing reports on search traffic, indexing and AI answer citations
- Bing Webmaster Tools is free.
- Bing Webmaster Tools also covers keyword research, backlink analysis and AI search visibility.
- Bing Webmaster Tools does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Site owners who want their Bing search data alongside Google's
Yandex Webmaster
Free Yandex reports on a site's indexing, errors and search queries
- Yandex Webmaster is free.
- Yandex Webmaster does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Sites that get traffic from Yandex search
SEO Gets
Search Console and GA4 analytics with SEO reports and client portals
- SEO Gets starts at $49 per month for 1 core site, billed monthly.
- SEO Gets also lists a browser extension.
- SEO Gets also covers reports and dashboards.
- SEO Gets does not cover site audit, schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: SEO consultants and agencies watching many Search Console properties
Search Analytics for Sheets
Google Sheets add-on that pulls and backs up Search Console data
- Search Analytics for Sheets starts at $16 per month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Search Analytics for Sheets also covers spreadsheets and reports.
- Search Analytics for Sheets does not cover site audit, schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Keeping Search Console history beyond what Google retains
Ahrefs
SEO toolset for backlinks, keyword research, audits and rank tracking
- Ahrefs starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Ahrefs also lists a browser extension.
- Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking and backlink analysis.
- Ahrefs does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
Baidu Search Resource Platform
Baidu's webmaster tools for indexing, crawling and keyword data
- Baidu Search Resource Platform is free.
- Baidu Search Resource Platform does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Sites aiming for search traffic from mainland China
Google Rich Results Test
Free Google check of which rich results a page's structured data earns
- Google Rich Results Test is free.
- Google Rich Results Test does not cover page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Developers checking structured data before a page goes live
Hreflang Tags Testing Tool
Free validator that checks hreflang tags across a list or sitemap
- Hreflang Tags Testing Tool is free.
- Hreflang Tags Testing Tool does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: SEOs checking a multilingual site's hreflang setup before launch
IndexCheckr
Bulk Google index checker for pages and backlinks, paid per check
- IndexCheckr starts at $15 one-time for 2,000 credits (1 credit = 1 check).
- IndexCheckr has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Google Search Console.
- IndexCheckr also lists a browser extension.
- IndexCheckr also covers backlink analysis.
- IndexCheckr does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Link builders checking that the pages carrying their backlinks are indexed
Indexing Insight
Daily Google index monitoring for large sites, built on Search Console
- Indexing Insight starts at $75 per month for 100,000 URLs, billed monthly, plus tax.
- Indexing Insight has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Google Search Console.
- Indexing Insight also covers reports.
- Indexing Insight does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: SEO teams at large publishers and online shops with many pages to keep indexed
Naver Search Advisor
Naver's free webmaster tools for crawling, indexing and site checks
- Naver Search Advisor is free.
- Naver Search Advisor also covers reports.
- Naver Search Advisor does not cover schema markup and page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Sites that want traffic from Korean users searching on Naver
Schema Markup Validator
Free schema.org checker for any structured data on a page or snippet
- Schema Markup Validator is free.
- Schema Markup Validator does not cover page speed, which Google Search Console does.
Suits: Developers checking that schema.org markup is well formed
Limits worth knowing in Google Search Console
- Covers Google Search only; Bing, Yandex, Baidu and Naver each run their own webmaster tools.
- You must prove you own or manage the site before you see any data, and a property allows at most 100 non-owner users.
- The API exposes at most 50,000 rows a day per search type, at up to 25,000 rows per request.
- The BigQuery export needs a Google Cloud project with billing; storage and queries beyond the free usage level are charged.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Google Search Console?
The alternatives to Google Search Console in this directory are Bing Webmaster Tools, Yandex Webmaster, SEO Gets, Search Analytics for Sheets, Ahrefs, Baidu Search Resource Platform, Google Rich Results Test, Hreflang Tags Testing Tool, IndexCheckr, Indexing Insight, Naver Search Advisor and Schema Markup Validator. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Search Console.
Is there a free alternative to Google Search Console?
Yes. Bing Webmaster Tools, Yandex Webmaster, Baidu Search Resource Platform, Google Rich Results Test, Hreflang Tags Testing Tool, Naver Search Advisor and Schema Markup Validator are free to use. SEO Gets, Search Analytics for Sheets and Ahrefs have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.