Description
OpenSEO provides a comprehensive suite of open-source SEO tools designed to empower users with full control over their search engine optimization efforts. The platform offers essential functionalities such as in-depth keyword research, accurate rank tracking, thorough backlink analysis, detailed site audits, and innovative AI visibility tracking. Users have the flexibility to either self-host the entire suite using Docker on their own server or PC, or access it online via the hosted application.
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The core philosophy behind OpenSEO is transparency and user control. The entire application, including its API, crawler, and AI agent server, is MIT licensed, allowing users to inspect, modify, and maintain their own versions. When self-hosted, all user data, including keywords, rankings, and audit results, resides in the user's private database, ensuring data privacy and ownership. The platform operates on a pay-per-lookup model for search data, sourced from YepAPI, with transparent cost listings for every action and the ability to set monthly spending limits to prevent unexpected bills.
Key capabilities include a robust keyword research tool that provides difficulty, volume, traffic potential, and live top 10 results for any keyword across various markets. The rank tracking feature monitors Google positions on desktop and mobile, by country, city, or exact coordinates, on a customizable schedule. The site audit crawler performs 117 technical checks, offering scheduled audits and export options for coding agents. A unique AI visibility checker allows users to track how ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity cite their site or mention their brand in response to specific questions, providing insights into answer engine optimization (AEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO).
OpenSEO also integrates with Google Search Console for free, enabling users to identify quick wins from their own data. Other features include local keyword research, a SERP checker for any location, domain overviews with traffic and competitor analysis, on-page SEO analysis, and a backlink checker with historical data. The platform's MCP (Multi-Client Protocol) server and REST API allow integration with AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor, providing them with access to 76 SEO tools under defined spending ceilings. This open-source approach makes OpenSEO a powerful and flexible solution for individuals and businesses seeking comprehensive and controllable SEO insights.
- CategoryAI SEO Tools
- Pricing ModelFreemium
- DeploymentCloud, Self-Hosted (Docker)
- PlatformsWeb
OpenSEO's Core Features
Keyword Research: Difficulty, volume, traffic potential, ideas, questions, and live top 10 results
Rank Tracking: Google positions on desktop and mobile by country, city, or coordinates
Backlink Checker: Totals, monthly history, strongest backlinks, referring domains, and link intersect
Site Audits: Free crawler with 117 technical checks, scheduled audits, and Lighthouse integration
AI Visibility Checker: Tracks brand mentions and citations by ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity
Search Console Integration: Connects to Google Search Console for performance insights
Local SEO Tools: Local keyword research, geo-grid rank maps, and Google Business Profile lookups
SERP Checker: Live top 10 for any keyword, location, device, with authority, links, and traffic data
Domain Overview: Website traffic, keywords, links, authority, ranking spread, and competitors
Page Analyser: On-page SEO analysis of any URL, including title, description, headings, and backlinks
Competitor Analysis: Organic competitors, keyword gap analysis, and backlink gap analysis
Open-Source Code: MIT licensed app, API, crawler, and agent server for full transparency
Self-Hosting Option: Deploy with Docker on personal machines or cloud servers
AI Agent Integration: MCP server with 76 tools for AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT
Transparent Pricing: Pay-per-lookup for search data with monthly spending limits
How to use OpenSEO?
Set up Account: Create a YepAPI account and paste your API key into OpenSEO.
Configure Spending: Set a monthly spending limit to control data lookup costs.
Perform Keyword Research: Type a keyword, select a market, and get difficulty, volume, and top 10 results.
Track Rankings: Set up a rank tracker for specific keywords, locations, and schedules.
Run Site Audit: Crawl your site for free to identify technical SEO issues and track fixes.
Check AI Visibility: Ask a question to multiple AI assistants and see if your site is cited.
Integrate AI Agent: Connect your AI agent to the MCP server and use ready-made SEO skills.
Self-Host (Optional): Use Docker to run the entire OpenSEO suite on your own server.
OpenSEO's Use Cases
- Comprehensive SEO Analysis
- AI Visibility Tracking
- Technical Site Auditing
- Competitor Strategy Analysis
- Local SEO Optimization
- AI Agent Integration
- Data Privacy and Control
- Content Strategy Development
- On-Page SEO Improvement
