Alternatives · SEO
PR-CY alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded PR-CY alternative is SEOptimer (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
PR-CY compared with 5 alternatives: SE Ranking, SEOptimer, Sitechecker, Serpstat and Semrush.
PR-CY has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per month for 1,500 limits (15,000 keyword checks), billed monthly. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-CYThis tool | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| SE Ranking | Free trial · from $103.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SEOptimer | Free plan · from $21.75/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Sitechecker | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Serpstat | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
PR-CY starts at $15 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
SE Ranking, SEOptimer, Sitechecker, Serpstat and Semrush score higher without starting 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 PR-CY
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 PR-CY.
- SE Ranking also covers backlink analysis.
Suits: Agencies and consultants tracking rankings for many client sites
SEOptimer
SEO audit tool with white-label reports and a lead-generation widget
- SEOptimer starts at $21.75 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- SEOptimer also lists a browser extension.
- SEOptimer also covers backlink analysis.
Suits: Agencies sending branded SEO audit reports to clients
Sitechecker
Site audits, monitoring, rank and AI visibility tracking for agencies
- Sitechecker starts at $83 per month for 500 keywords, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Sitechecker has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PR-CY.
- Sitechecker also lists a browser extension.
- Sitechecker also covers dashboards and AI search visibility.
- Sitechecker does not cover keyword research, which PR-CY does.
Suits: Agencies watching technical health and rankings across many client sites
Serpstat
All-in-one SEO platform for research, rank tracking and site audits
- Serpstat starts at $50 per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- Serpstat has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PR-CY.
- Serpstat also lists a browser extension.
- Serpstat also covers backlink analysis.
Suits: Freelancers who want research, tracking and audits at a lower price
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 backlink analysis.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
Limits worth knowing in PR-CY
- Rank checks and tools share one pool of limits: one keyword checked in one search engine and region uses 0.1 limit.
- The Pro trial needs a bank card and becomes a paid plan after 7 days; the FAQ allows a refund request within 48 hours of that charge.
- API access starts with Pro; team access for up to 10 users comes only with Agency.
- Rank tracking covers Google and Yandex only; the site names no other search engines.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PR-CY?
The alternatives to PR-CY in this directory are SE Ranking, SEOptimer, Sitechecker, Serpstat and Semrush. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PR-CY.
Is there a free alternative to PR-CY?
Yes. SEOptimer and Semrush 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.