> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.crakseo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> For SEO data and indexing, start with /seo-mcp/overview.md and /seo-mcp/connect.md, then read the focused server reference.
> The documentation search MCP at https://docs.crakseo.com/mcp searches documentation only. Product tools use https://crakseo.com/mcp/<server>.
> Check tool availability and API credit balance before paid calls. Request owner approval for paid indexing. Never invent prices, indexing guarantees or directory approval.

# Manifold alternative: CrakSEO SEO MCP

> CrakSEO vs Manifold's SEO MCP server: pricing model, free tier, tool coverage, indexing and Search Console. When to use each.

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](https://docs.crakseo.com/mcp-servers/search-console.md) |
| Paid Google submission | Not listed | [URL Indexing MCP](https://docs.crakseo.com/mcp-servers/url-indexing.md) 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

```bash theme={null}
claude mcp add --transport http crakseo-seo https://crakseo.com/mcp/seo
```

Other clients: see the [quickstarts](https://docs.crakseo.com/quickstarts/claude-code.md).


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