OpenSEO vs SerpBear

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

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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SerpBear

MIT

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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Side-by-side comparison

	OpenSEO	SerpBear
License	MIT	MIT
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	9,078	2,016
Forks	1,027	275
Open Issues	63	65
Last Commit	Jul 23, 2026	May 14, 2026
First Released	Feb 27, 2026	Nov 24, 2022
Categories	SEO Tools	SEO Tools
Tags	#seo #keyword-research #backlink-analysis #site-audit #analytics	#seo #rank-tracking #keyword-research

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