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Cheaper entry-level paid plan
the Marketing plan is $49/mo. Serpstat Lite is $59/mo. Both cover single-team SEO workflows.
The SEO Control Plane·vs Serpstat
A Serpstat alternative that ships the fix and covers AI visibility
Serpstat is a solid all-in-one at a sensible price. SEMOptimiser adds what it is missing: one-click CMS fixes, native AI citation tracking, and a permanent free plan.
Try SEMOptimiser freeSerpstat covers keyword research, ranks, audits and backlinks at a mid-market price. It is a fair value for the feature list. What it does not do: ship fixes to your CMS, track AI-era visibility, or offer a permanent free tier.
SEMOptimiser is the natural next step for teams that want the same coverage plus the workflow that turns findings into deployed changes.
Side by side
SEMOptimiser vs Serpstat
| Capability | SEMOptimiser | Serpstat |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Permanent + unlimited audits | Limited free tier |
| Starting paid price | $49/mo | $59/mo |
| One-click CMS fixes | ||
| AI-suggested fixes | Limited | |
| AI visibility tracking | ||
| Rank tracker | Daily | Daily |
| Bing rank tracking | Limited | |
| Backlink index | Via API | |
| BigQuery export | ||
| White-label reports |
Pricing side by side
What you pay vs Serpstat
Serpstat
- Serpstat Lite4,000 queries/day$59/mo
- Serpstat Standard5,000 queries/day, team$119/mo
- Serpstat Advanced8,000 queries/day, API$239/mo
SEMOptimiser
- FreeUnlimited audits, 1 site$0
- Marketing10 sites, 1,000 keywords$49/mo
- ManagementUnlimited sites, 10,000 keywords + BigQuery$99/mo
Pricing comparison based on publicly-listed plan prices at July 2026. Serpstat® pricing verified from serpstat.com; SEMOptimiser plan pricing on the /pricing page. SEMOptimiser adds one-click CMS fixes.
Why teams switch
Four reasons teams move from Serpstat to SEMOptimiser
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Fixes go from report to shipped
One-click CMS fixes for WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and Wix. Serpstat gives you a report.
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AI visibility is native
ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude citations are tracked out of the box. Serpstat does not cover this today.
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BigQuery export on Growth
Pipe data to your warehouse for BI. Serpstat is CSV/API only.
FAQ
Common questions about switching
- Q01Is SEMOptimiser cheaper than Serpstat?
- Yes. the Marketing plan is $49/mo vs Serpstat Lite at $59/mo. Free plan has no Serpstat equivalent.
- Q02Can I migrate from Serpstat?
- Yes. Export projects, keyword lists and rank tracker data as CSV. Import via Projects → Import. Rank history is preserved.
- Q03Does Serpstat do things SEMOptimiser does not?
- Serpstat has its own backlink index. We expose backlink data via API. If backlinks are primary, keep Serpstat alongside.
- Q04How does the rank tracker compare?
- Both are daily. SEMOptimiser adds native AI Overview and PAA tracking, which Serpstat does not fully cover today.
- Q05Is there an open source Serpstat alternative?
- No mature open source equivalent exists. SEMOptimiser is the closest hosted product with a free tier.
- Q06Do you have a keyword clustering tool?
- Yes. Keyword clustering by SERP overlap is included on the Marketing plan and above.
One platform. Five fewer subscriptions.
Audit, index and rank –
without a fifth subscription.
Join 1,200+ agencies and in-house teams using SEMOptimiser to replace Semrush, Ahrefs, GA4 add-ons and rank trackers – with one workflow that actually ships fixes.
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Aggregate impact
What 1,200+ teams shipped last 30 days
$2.4M
ad waste recovered
48,200
SEO issues auto-fixed
3.1M
URLs indexed in Google
14
AI surfaces tracked daily
Tools replaced
SemrushAhrefsScreaming FrogAccuRankerGA4 add-ons