Google Search Console alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Google Search Console: only covers sites you verify, with no competitor data, and limited history and some queries withheld. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Search Console, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bing Webmaster Tools currently ranks first.
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Best Google Search Console alternative for most people
Bing Webmaster ToolsThe equivalent free console for Bing, with keyword research and site scans.
Best Google Search Console alternative for a free option
Bing Webmaster ToolsThe equivalent free console for Bing, with keyword research and site scans.
Best Google Search Console alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AhrefsAhrefs Free adds site audits and backlink data for verified sites.
Best Google Search Console alternative for working in the browser
SeobilityA free plan with site audits and rank tracking on top of GSC data.
Google Search Console alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Google Search Console?
Bing Webmaster Tools ranks first right now. The equivalent free console for Bing, with keyword research and site scans. Ahrefs and Seobility follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Google Search Console?
Yes. Bing Webmaster Tools (free), Ahrefs (free plan + paid), Seobility (free plan + paid) and Semrush (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Search Console?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Google Search Console?
The complaints we hear most: only covers sites you verify, with no competitor data; limited history and some queries withheld.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Search Console, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.