Free Ryte alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 6 Ryte alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Semrush and Screaming Frog SEO Spider rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Ryte has been acquired. Acquired by Semrush Holdings, Inc., according to a July 2024 announcement in the Ryte newsroom.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Semrush	Free plan + paid	$117.33 per month, billed annually (SEO)	No	Web	7 of 7	83.8
2	Screaming Frog SEO Spider	Free plan + paid	£199 per licence a year	No	Windows, macOS, Linux	7 of 7	65.4

1. SemrushTop pick
Best for: Agencies and marketing teams wanting one suite for SEO, competitor and content research
Free plan + paidWeb
83.8
score / 100
Why switch from Ryte
Ryte's new owner, with a full site audit plus keyword, backlink and competitor research in one suite.
Pros
Very broad toolset covering most search marketing tasks
Large keyword and competitor databases
AI search visibility tracking alongside classic SEO
Cons
Costs rise fast with extra users and toolkits
Crowded interface with a learning curve
Free account is very limited
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Semrush a good Ryte alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free trial
7 days
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Keyword research
Yes
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Rank tracking
Yes
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Starting price
$117.33 per month, billed annually (SEO)
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SEO plan
$139 per month, billed monthly
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SEO + AI Search plan
$199 per month, or $165.17/month billed annually
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Free plan
Yes, limited ($0/month)
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2. Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Best for: Technical SEOs who want a fast, flexible crawler on their own machine
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux
65.4
score / 100
Why switch from Ryte
The standard desktop SEO crawler, far cheaper for hands-on technical audits.
Pros
Free for small sites up to 500 URLs
Extremely detailed and configurable crawls
Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons
Spreadsheet-style interface with a learning curve
Large crawls limited by local memory
Licence must be renewed every year
Visit Screaming Frog SEO Spider Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Screaming Frog SEO Spider a good Ryte alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free version
Up to 500 URLs
Checked Nov 8, 2026screamingfrog.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
Licence price
£199 per year
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Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
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Licence term
1 year
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Starting price
£199 per licence a year
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Bulk price
£169 per licence a year for 20+ licences
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Free plan
Yes, up to 500 URLs
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1. SemrushTop pick

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