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OpenSEO alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded OpenSEO alternative is Ubersuggest (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
OpenSEO compared with 5 alternatives: Semrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking, Mangools and Ubersuggest.
OpenSEO has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, including $10 of usage. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenSEOThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| SE Ranking | Free trial · from $103.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Mangools | Free plan · from $37.70/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Ubersuggest | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
OpenSEO starts at $10 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 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 OpenSEO
Semrush
SEO suite for keyword research, rank tracking and AI search visibility
- Semrush starts at $117.33 per month, billed annually ($139 billed monthly).
- Semrush also covers reports.
- Semrush does not cover AI search visibility, which OpenSEO does.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
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 does not cover AI search visibility, which OpenSEO does.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
SE Ranking
SEO platform for rank tracking, audits, research and AI visibility
- SE Ranking starts at $103.20 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
- SE Ranking has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike OpenSEO.
- SE Ranking also covers reports.
- SE Ranking does not cover AI search visibility, which OpenSEO does.
Suits: Agencies and consultants tracking rankings for many client sites
Mangools
Bundle of five SEO tools led by the KWFinder keyword research app
- Mangools starts at $37.70 per month, billed annually ($61 billed monthly).
- Mangools also lists a browser extension.
- Mangools does not cover site audit and AI search visibility, which OpenSEO does.
Suits: Bloggers and small-site owners who mainly need keyword research
Ubersuggest
Low-cost SEO tool for keyword ideas, site audits and rank tracking
- Ubersuggest starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Ubersuggest also lists a browser extension.
- Ubersuggest does not cover AI search visibility, which OpenSEO does.
Suits: Small business owners doing SEO on their own site on a tight budget
Limits worth knowing in OpenSEO
- The $10 plan covers $10 of usage a month; the vendor estimates about $0.05 per keyword search, $0.08 per domain overview and $0.002 per AI prompt check.
- Usage credits in the plan reset each billing cycle; only bought top-up credits roll over, and using them still needs an active subscription.
- Self-hosting needs your own DataForSEO account, with a $50 minimum top-up; the hosted service adds a 28% fee on DataForSEO requests.
- AI visibility tracking names ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews; the site lists no other AI engines.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to OpenSEO?
The alternatives to OpenSEO in this directory are Semrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking, Mangools and Ubersuggest. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OpenSEO.
Is there a free alternative to OpenSEO?
Yes. Semrush, Ahrefs, Mangools and Ubersuggest 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.