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SEO Spider Tools alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded SEO Spider Tools alternative is Detailed SEO Extension (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
SEO Spider Tools compared with 5 alternatives: Checkbot, Screaming Frog SEO Spider, Detailed SEO Extension, SEO Pro Extension and Website SEO Checker.
SEO Spider Tools is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEO Spider ToolsThis tool | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| Checkbot | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
| Screaming Frog SEO Spider | Free plan · from $279/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Detailed SEO Extension | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| SEO Pro Extension | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| Website SEO Checker | Free | Free | Browser extension |
Price against what you get
SEO Spider Tools has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 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 SEO Spider Tools
Checkbot
Chrome extension that crawls a site for SEO, speed and security issues
- Checkbot starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Checkbot does not cover schema markup and internal linking, which SEO Spider Tools does.
Suits: Developers checking a site for broken links and bad markup before launch
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Desktop website crawler for technical SEO audits
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider starts at $279 per user / year.
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider lists no browser extension, which SEO Spider Tools has.
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider also covers reports.
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider does not cover schema markup, internal linking and page speed, which SEO Spider Tools does.
Suits: Technical SEOs auditing large sites from their own computer
Detailed SEO Extension
Free Chrome and Firefox extension for one-click on-page SEO checks
- Detailed SEO Extension is free.
- Detailed SEO Extension does not cover internal linking and page speed, which SEO Spider Tools does.
Suits: SEOs checking a page's meta tags, headings and schema without reading the source
SEO Pro Extension
Free Chrome and Firefox extension for on-page SEO checks
- SEO Pro Extension is free.
- SEO Pro Extension does not cover internal linking, which SEO Spider Tools does.
Suits: SEOs sizing up a prospect's site in a few clicks
Website SEO Checker
Sitechecker's free Chrome extension for on-page SEO checks
- Website SEO Checker is free.
- Website SEO Checker does not cover internal linking, which SEO Spider Tools does.
Suits: Quick on-page checks of any page while browsing
Limits worth knowing in SEO Spider Tools
- Full-site scans and reports are sold on SpiderNow's website: a free account covers a few single-page scans a month, and paid plans start at $6.99 a month.
- The listing does not say whether the extension needs a SpiderNow account or counts against its scan limits.
- Chrome and Edge versions are listed; the Chrome listing was last updated on October 11, 2023.
- The developer has not identified itself as a trader, so EU consumer rights do not apply, as the store listing notes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SEO Spider Tools?
The alternatives to SEO Spider Tools in this directory are Checkbot, Screaming Frog SEO Spider, Detailed SEO Extension, SEO Pro Extension and Website SEO Checker. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SEO Spider Tools.
Is there a free alternative to SEO Spider Tools?
Yes. Detailed SEO Extension, SEO Pro Extension and Website SEO Checker are free to use. Checkbot and Screaming Frog SEO Spider have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SEO Spider Tools alternatives work on Windows?
The SEO Spider Tools listing does not include a Windows app. Screaming Frog SEO Spider lists one.
Which SEO Spider Tools alternatives work on macOS?
The SEO Spider Tools listing does not include a macOS app. Screaming Frog SEO Spider lists one.
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.