Manifold alternative: CrakSEO SEO MCP - CrakSEO

Manifold runs a hosted MCP server that covers SEO data, AI answers, social platforms, Reddit, ad libraries and leads on one credit balance, with a free monthly allowance. CrakSEO focuses on SEO data and indexing, split into smaller servers, and adds paid Google submission.

Side by side

	Manifold	CrakSEO
Endpoint	`https://mcp.manifoldmcp.com/mcp`	`https://crakseo.com/mcp/<server>`, one server per job
Free tier	250 credits every month	Free Search Console, IndexNow and index status tools
Paid	Pro from $20/month for 1,000 credits; top-ups on paid plans	Prepaid API credits, no subscription
Scope	SEO, AI answers, social, Reddit, ads and leads on one server	SEO data, URL indexing and Search Console
Search Console and Bing	Included at 0 credits	Free Search Console MCP
Paid Google submission	Not listed	URL Indexing MCP with exact quotes and owner approval

Manifold facts checked October 24, 2026 on manifoldmcp.com. Check their site for current terms.

Choose Manifold when

You want SEO, social, Reddit and ad library data from one server.
The monthly free credits cover your usage.

Choose CrakSEO when

You want focused servers so your client loads only the SEO tools you need.
You need to submit pages for indexing as well as research them.
You prefer prepaid credits without a monthly plan.

Switch in one step

claude mcp add --transport http crakseo-seo https://crakseo.com/mcp/seo

Other clients: see the quickstarts.