Screaming Frog vs Semrush
Verdict
Both Screaming Frog and Semrush are strong choices. Screaming Frog edges ahead on overall rating, but the right pick depends on your budget and use case.
Feature & pricing comparison
Which should you choose?
Pick Screaming Frog if you prioritize Technical SEOs
Pick Semrush if you prioritize Marketers & agencies
Screaming Frog
Pros
- Deepest technical crawl available
- Cheap flat annual licence
- Free up to 500 URLs
Cons
- Desktop-only, RAM hungry
- No keyword or backlink data
Semrush
Pros
- Huge feature set
- Best-in-class keyword data
- Reliable
Cons
- Expensive
- Capped results on lower tiers
Frequently asked questions
Is Screaming Frog better than Semrush?+
Both Screaming Frog and Semrush are strong choices. Screaming Frog edges ahead on overall rating, but the right pick depends on your budget and use case.
Which is cheaper, Screaming Frog or Semrush?+
Screaming Frog starts at Free, while Semrush starts at $199/mo.