Screaming Frog vs SpyFu
Verdict
Both Screaming Frog and SpyFu 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 SpyFu if you prioritize PPC marketers
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
SpyFu
Pros
- Unmatched historical ad data
- Cheap for what it does
- Unlimited searches on all plans
Cons
- Weak backlink index
- Heavily US-centric data
Frequently asked questions
Is Screaming Frog better than SpyFu?+
Both Screaming Frog and SpyFu 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 SpyFu?+
Screaming Frog starts at Free, while SpyFu starts at $39/mo.