OpenSEO alternative: CrakSEO SEO MCP - CrakSEO

OpenSEO offers a hosted MCP server at https://app.openseo.so/mcp with keyword, SERP, local, backlink overview, rank tracking, AI prompt tracking and Google Search Console tools, plus a self-hosting option. CrakSEO is pay per call without a plan and adds Bing Webmaster Tools data and paid Google submission.

Side by side

	OpenSEO	CrakSEO
Paid	Base plan $10/month with $10 of usage included	Prepaid API credits, no subscription
Free	Search Console data doesn’t use the allowance; free trial credits	Free Search Console, Bing Webmaster, IndexNow and index status tools
Search Console	Performance and URL inspection	Performance, URL inspection and sitemap submission
Bing Webmaster Tools	Not listed in its MCP docs	Included in the Search Console MCP
IndexNow	Included, free	Included, free
Paid Google submission	Not listed	URL Indexing MCP
Self-hosting	Yes	No

OpenSEO facts checked October 24, 2026 on openseo.so docs and third-party comparisons. Check their site for current terms.

Choose OpenSEO when

You want to self-host.
You want project features such as saved keywords, shared context and reports alongside the MCP.
$10 a month of usage fits your needs.

Choose CrakSEO when

You don’t want a monthly plan.
You need Bing Webmaster Tools data or paid Google submission.

Switch in one step

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

Other clients: see the quickstarts.