Alternatives · SEO Plugins
SmartCrawl alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded SmartCrawl alternative is SEOPress (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
SmartCrawl compared with 5 alternatives: Yoast SEO, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), SEOPress, Rank Math and Squirrly SEO.
SmartCrawl has a free plan. Paid plans start at $50 per year for 1 site. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartCrawlThis tool | Free plan · from $50/yr | Yes | Web |
| Yoast SEO | Free plan · from $118.80/yr | Yes | Web |
| All in One SEO (AIOSEO) | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| SEOPress | Free plan · from $49/yr | Yes | Web |
| Rank Math | Free plan · from €8.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Squirrly SEO | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
SmartCrawl starts at $4.17 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
SEOPress starts lower without scoring higher.
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 SmartCrawl
Yoast SEO
WordPress SEO plugin with content analysis, schema and sitemaps
- Yoast SEO starts at $118.80 per year for 1 site, ex VAT.
- Yoast SEO also covers AI search visibility.
- Yoast SEO does not cover site audit, which SmartCrawl does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want SEO guidance inside the post editor
All in One SEO (AIOSEO)
WordPress SEO plugin with schema, redirects, link suggestions and AI
- All in One SEO (AIOSEO) starts at $99 per year for 1 site at renewal, after a first year at $49.50.
- All in One SEO (AIOSEO) also covers rank tracking.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want SEO settings and checks inside the editor
SEOPress
WordPress SEO plugin with a free edition and site licences from $49
- SEOPress starts at $49 per year for 1 site, ex VAT.
- SEOPress also covers rank tracking and backlink analysis.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a capable free SEO plugin
Rank Math
WordPress SEO plugin for meta tags, schema, sitemaps and rank tracking
- Rank Math starts at €8.99 per month at renewal, billed annually, after a first year at €7.99.
- Rank Math also covers reports and rank tracking.
- Rank Math does not cover site audit, content optimization, schema markup and internal linking, which SmartCrawl does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want SEO settings inside the editor
Squirrly SEO
WordPress SEO plugin with cloud keyword research, audits and AI tasks
- Squirrly SEO starts at $19.99 per month, billed annually.
- Squirrly SEO also covers keyword research and rank tracking.
Suits: WordPress owners who want step-by-step tasks rather than a settings panel
Limits worth knowing in SmartCrawl
- It runs only inside WordPress; there is no standalone app.
- Scheduled audits and crawls, automatic linking, IndexNow, advanced redirects and white label need a Pro plan.
- SmartCrawl Pro is not sold alone: every paid plan is WPMU DEV's bundle of Pro plugins, such as Smush Pro and Forminator Pro.
- Premium is $9.99 a month after a first 3 months at $4.99; paid plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SmartCrawl?
The alternatives to SmartCrawl in this directory are Yoast SEO, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), SEOPress, Rank Math and Squirrly SEO. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SmartCrawl.
Is there a free alternative to SmartCrawl?
Yes. Yoast SEO, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), SEOPress, Rank Math and Squirrly SEO 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.