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Sitebulb alternatives
Sitebulb compared with 5 alternatives: Screaming Frog SEO Spider, Semrush, Ahrefs, Seobility and SEO PowerSuite.
Sitebulb is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 per month, billed monthly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SitebulbThis tool | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Screaming Frog SEO Spider | Free plan · from $279/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ahrefs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Seobility | Free plan · from $69.90/mo | Yes | Web |
| SEO PowerSuite | Free plan · from $19.95/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Sitebulb starts at $18 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 Sitebulb
- Free plan · from $279/yr
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Desktop website crawler for technical SEO audits
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider starts at $279 per user / year. Sitebulb starts at $18 per month, billed monthly.
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider has a free plan. Sitebulb does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Screaming Frog SEO Spider lists a Linux app.
- Only Sitebulb lists a web app.
Suits: Technical SEOs auditing large sites from their own computer
- Free plan · from $117.33/mo
Semrush
SEO suite for keyword research, rank tracking and AI search visibility
- Semrush starts at $117.33 per month, billed annually ($139 billed monthly). Sitebulb starts at $18 per month, billed monthly.
- Semrush has a free plan. Sitebulb does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sitebulb lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Semrush also covers keyword research, rank tracking and backlink analysis.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Ahrefs
SEO toolset for backlinks, keyword research, audits and rank tracking
- Ahrefs starts at $29 per month, billed monthly. Sitebulb starts at $18 per month, billed monthly.
- Ahrefs has a free plan. Sitebulb does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ahrefs lists a browser extension.
- Only Sitebulb lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Ahrefs also covers keyword research, rank tracking and backlink analysis.
Suits: SEOs who spend most of their time on backlinks and competitor research
- Free plan · from $69.90/mo
Seobility
Site audits, rank tracking and backlink monitoring in one web app
- Seobility starts at $69.90 per month, billed monthly. Sitebulb starts at $18 per month, billed monthly.
- Seobility has a free plan. Sitebulb does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sitebulb lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Seobility also covers keyword research, rank tracking and backlink analysis.
Suits: Small businesses that want audits and rank tracking without a large suite
- Free plan · from $19.95/mo
SEO PowerSuite
Four desktop SEO apps for rankings, audits, backlinks and outreach
- SEO PowerSuite starts at $19.95 per month, billed $717 every 3 years ($349 a year on a 1-year plan). Sitebulb starts at $18 per month, billed monthly.
- SEO PowerSuite has a free plan. Sitebulb does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SEO PowerSuite lists a Linux app.
- Only Sitebulb lists a web app.
- SEO PowerSuite also covers keyword research, rank tracking and backlink analysis.
Suits: SEO specialists who prefer desktop software without keyword or crawl caps
Limits worth knowing in Sitebulb
- Lite caps each audit at 10,000 URLs and lacks scheduling, comparisons and several report types.
- Desktop crawls are limited by the computer: Pro's default cap is 500,000 URLs, raisable to 2 million.
- Sitebulb Cloud is priced separately, from $125 a month, and needs at least 2 users.
- Purchase order and invoice payment is only for yearly plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sitebulb?
The alternatives to Sitebulb in this directory are Screaming Frog SEO Spider, Semrush, Ahrefs, Seobility and SEO PowerSuite. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sitebulb.
Is there a free alternative to Sitebulb?
Yes. Screaming Frog SEO Spider, Semrush, Ahrefs, Seobility and SEO PowerSuite have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sitebulb alternatives work on Linux?
The Sitebulb listing does not include a Linux app. Screaming Frog SEO Spider and SEO PowerSuite list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.