Rapid URL Indexer vs Sitebulb (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Rapid URL Indexer if

• Fits if you push backlinks or pages you do not own and have no Search Console access
• Works for people who want one-off credits that do not expire

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want something free, since there is no plan or trial
• Not for you if you need a guarantee, as the vendor says indexing is not guaranteed
• Watch out: only standard credits are refunded, and Apex returns just 1 of its 3 credits
• Watch out: the first verified report arrives after 4 days, so it is slow for urgent pages
• Tight if you want a subscription, as credits come in packs only

Pick Sitebulb if

• Fits if you want each audit finding ranked by priority with an explanation of what to do
• Works for freelancers auditing sites under 10,000 URLs, from $180 a year on Lite

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if your site is big, as Lite stops at 10,000 URLs per audit and lacks scheduling, comparisons and several reports
• Pricey if you want it in the browser, as Sitebulb Cloud starts at $125 a month and needs at least 2 users
• Skip it if you need keyword research or rank tracking, as it only audits
• Watch out: desktop crawls depend on your computer; Pro's default cap is 500,000 URLs, and more users are from $11 a month each
• Watch out: there's no free plan after the 14-day trial, and paying by invoice or purchase order is for yearly plans only

Rapid URL Indexer

• Google makes the final indexing decision, and the vendor says indexing is not guaranteed.
• Only the standard 1 credit per URL is refunded for unindexed links; Bing and Apex credits are non-refundable, and Apex returns just 1 of its 3 credits.
• The first verified report arrives after 4 days, so standard mode is not suited to urgent pages.
• There is no recurring plan and no free tier; the smallest pack is $25.

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.

Rapid URL Indexer

Standard mode with credit returns

Each project is monitored for 14 days, and the credit for any URL still not in Google's index at the end is returned automatically.

Apex mode

A faster option for priority URLs that makes up to 3 attempts and charges 3 credits per URL. The vendor says typical results come in about 5 minutes.

No Search Console needed

Works on any URL, whether or not the customer owns the site, which suits backlinks, citations and tier 2 or tier 3 links.

Batch submission

A project accepts up to 10,000 URLs pasted in at once.

Reports and CSV export

A dashboard shows charts of indexing progress, with the first verified report after 4 days and a final report after 14.

API and plugins

A REST API, a WordPress plugin, a Chrome extension and a Zapier integration are listed for automating submissions.

Sitebulb

Prioritized hints

Each audit flags issues against 100+ hints on Lite or 300+ on Pro, ranked by priority and explained in plain terms.

JavaScript crawling

Render JavaScript-heavy sites during a crawl on every plan, at no extra cost.

Audit comparison and scheduling

On Pro, compare audits to see what changed and schedule audits to run automatically, with auto-export to Google Sheets.

Crawl maps and reports

See site structure as visual crawl maps, and on Pro produce customized PDF reports for clients.

Pro-only checks

Pro adds performance and mobile, structured data, hreflang, spelling, accessibility and AMP reports.

MCP access

Connect audits to Claude, ChatGPT and other AI tools through Sitebulb's MCP server, included on every plan.

Rapid URL Indexer

• 500 Credits$25

  one-time, for 500 credits

  Sold as a starter pack at $0.05 per credit. One credit is one URL submitted in standard mode.

• 1,500 Credits$68

  one-time, for 1,500 credits

  $0.045 per credit. The page shows $75 crossed out and a 9% saving.

• 5,000 Credits$213

  one-time, for 5,000 credits

  $0.0426 per credit, labeled most popular. The page shows $250 crossed out and a 15% saving.

• 50,000 Credits$2,000

  one-time, for 50,000 credits

  $0.04 per credit, aimed at agencies. The page shows $2,500 crossed out and a 20% saving.

Sitebulb

• Lite$18

  per month, billed monthly

  Desktop, 1 user, 10,000 URLs per audit, 100+ hints, JavaScript crawling, crawl maps and GA, GSC and Sheets integration.

• Pro$42

  per month, billed monthly

  Desktop price for 1 user; more users from $11 a month each. 500,000 URLs per audit, 300+ hints, scheduling, comparisons, PDF reports.

• Sitebulb Cloud$125

  per month and up, billed monthly

  Browser-based cloud crawling for 2+ users, no project limits, recurring crawls and Data Studio integration.

Rapid URL Indexer

No public discounts listed.

Sitebulb

• Annual discount

  Save 15% with yearly plans

  Paid yearly, Lite is $180 a year and Pro $425 for 1 user, with extra users at $115.60 a year; Sitebulb Cloud starts at $1,500 a year.