> ## 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.

# OpenSEO alternative: CrakSEO SEO MCP

> CrakSEO vs OpenSEO MCP: pricing, tool coverage, Bing Webmaster Tools, indexing and self-hosting. When to use each.

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

```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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