CrawlSEO vs OpenSEO

Comparing two open source alternatives to Semrush and Ahrefs. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

CrawlSEO

MIT

Self-hosted SEO monitoring dashboard with Google Search Console, a 2,000-page site crawler, Core Web Vitals, and a built-in MCP server for AI agents.

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OpenSEO

MIT

An open-source, self-hostable SEO suite and pay-as-you-go alternative to Semrush and Ahrefs for keyword research, rank tracking, backlinks, and site audits.

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Side-by-side comparison

	CrawlSEO	OpenSEO
License	MIT	MIT
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	573	16,634
Forks	86	2,051
Open Issues	8	137
Last Commit	Aug 29, 2026	Sep 3, 2026
First Released	Apr 6, 2026	Feb 27, 2026
Categories	SEO Tools	SEO Tools
Tags	#seo #keyword-research #backlink-analysis #site-audit #docker	#seo #keyword-research #backlink-analysis #site-audit #analytics

GitHub stars over time

CrawlSEO573

OpenSEO

Similar open source alternatives

SerpBear

Open-source SERP rank tracker and keyword research app. Monitor unlimited keywords across unlimited domains with email alerts and GSC integration.

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Ahrefs