Alternatives · SEO Plugins
Squirrly SEO alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Squirrly SEO alternative for most people is SmartCrawl (3.2 GPA), third in our ranking of SEO plugins and apps. It's also the best free one.
Squirrly SEO compared with 7 alternatives: Yoast SEO, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), Rank Math, SEOPress, Semrush and 2 more.
Squirrly SEO has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 per month, billed annually. All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrly SEOThis tool | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Yoast SEO | Free plan · from $118.80/yr | Yes | Web |
| All in One SEO (AIOSEO) | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Rank Math | Free plan · from €8.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| SEOPress | Free plan · from $49/yr | Yes | Web |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
| SmartCrawl | Free plan · from $50/yr | Yes | Web |
| Xagio SEO & AEO | Free plan · from $67/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Squirrly SEO starts at $19.99 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.
Yoast SEO, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), SEOPress and SmartCrawl start 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 Squirrly SEO
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 keyword research, rank tracking and site audit, which Squirrly SEO 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) does not cover keyword research, which Squirrly SEO does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want SEO settings and checks inside the editor
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.
- Rank Math does not cover keyword research, site audit, content optimization, schema markup and internal linking, which Squirrly SEO does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want SEO settings 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 backlink analysis.
- SEOPress does not cover keyword research, which Squirrly SEO does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a capable free SEO plugin
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 and backlink analysis.
- Semrush does not cover content optimization, schema markup and internal linking, which Squirrly SEO does.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
SmartCrawl
WordPress SEO plugin from WPMU DEV with audits, schema and autolinks
- SmartCrawl starts at $50 per year for 1 site.
- SmartCrawl does not cover keyword research and rank tracking, which Squirrly SEO does.
Suits: WordPress owners who want a guided setup and a one-click SEO checkup
Xagio SEO & AEO
AI-driven WordPress SEO plugin tied to a site builder and hosting
- Xagio SEO & AEO starts at $67 per month, billed annually ($97 billed monthly).
- Xagio SEO & AEO also covers review collection and AI search visibility.
- Xagio SEO & AEO does not cover site audit and content optimization, which Squirrly SEO does.
Suits: Local service and niche site builders launching many small sites
Limits worth knowing in Squirrly SEO
- Most features run on Squirrly's cloud and need a Squirrly account; sites not on WordPress use the Cloud App instead of the plugin.
- Free and PRO show only Search Console average positions; exact rank checks need Business or Web Dev Kit.
- Keyword researches, Focus Pages and audit pages are capped per month on every plan; higher limits come from stacking licences.
- The pricing page shows PRO as billed annually but does not say whether the Business and Web Dev Kit prices are monthly or annual.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Squirrly SEO?
The alternatives to Squirrly SEO in this directory are Yoast SEO, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), Rank Math, SEOPress, Semrush, SmartCrawl and Xagio SEO & AEO. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Squirrly SEO.
Is there a free alternative to Squirrly SEO?
Yes. Yoast SEO, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), Rank Math, SEOPress, Semrush, SmartCrawl and Xagio SEO & AEO 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.