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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Search Console

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Search Console is a search engine optimization software solution offered by Google.N/A

    Screaming Frog

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AN/A

    $149

    per year

    Pricing
    Google Search ConsoleScreaming Frog
    Editions & Modules
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    Paid Version
    $149.00
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google Search ConsoleScreaming Frog
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Google Search ConsoleScreaming Frog
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    Chose Google Search Console
    Again, Google Search Console is mandatory if you're a search marketer or developer. It is a free tool and it links directly to Google, so it's hard to not recommend. Although, if you want more actionable (and often cleaner) data, then using one of the above tools is necessary. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Search Console
    We use Google Search Console in tandem with other products like Google Analytics - not in place of it. Search Console definitely provides information about organic search keywords that Google Analytics does not provide, so that's been a very helpful addition. We also use Yoast …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Search Console
    If you need advanced SEO information, then of course you need to use expensive tools. Google console will give basic information, but most importantly, it will give promptly and free of charge. So do not ignore the possibilities of this great free tool, because all webmasters …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Search Console
    I wouldn't really call Google Search Console a competitor of these major SEO software that has backlink management, competitive research, keyword research, PPC research, and so much more a part of them. It's just a bare-bones SEO tool and sitemap submission specifically for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Search Console
    I would say that the two work together. I think that anyone who has a website should have and be knowledgeable of Google Search Console and Google Analytics. HubSpot, SEMRush, and programs like SEO Spider have similar features but Google's free features are unbeatable. The paid …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Search Console
    Usually, I use multiple tools and GSC is the first on my list along with Google Analytics since both of these tools are free and are sufficient for monitoring, analyzing and managing digital marketing for a small business. However, there are some limitations to these tools like …
    Incentivized
    Screaming Frog
    Chose Screaming Frog
    Google Search Console is web-based and free. It is slow and has inaccurate data. Screaming Frog provides deeper technical data, which as a technical marketer, is necessary. Although, to be clear, users should use Google Search Console and Screaming Frog in conjunction with one …
    Incentivized
    Chose Screaming Frog
    When it comes to crawling a website nothing can beat Screaming Frog.
    Incentivized
    Chose Screaming Frog
    The biggest difference between DeepCrawl and Screaming Frog is cost. Screaming Frog is significantly cheaper, and fits within a budget much easier. For most websites that aren't huge it crawls quicker to. DeepCrawl is the better tool for analysing larger websites and is easier …
    Incentivized
    Chose Screaming Frog
    I have not used any similar tools to Screaming Frog SEO Spider.
    Incentivized
    Chose Screaming Frog
    I like that it's a desktop client actually. I like it that I can stop something myself, rather than have some bot out of my control tear into a web site, consuming all it's content.
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Google Search ConsoleScreaming Frog
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Google Search Console and Screaming Frog SEO Spider
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    6.2
    53 Ratings
    Screaming Frog SEO Spider
    8.7
    52 Ratings
    Keyword analysis8.346 Ratings7.419 Ratings
    Backlink management4.941 Ratings6.022 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking7.143 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Page grader5.132 Ratings10.021 Ratings
    Competitive analysis2.017 Ratings10.026 Ratings
    Site audit / diagnostics7.445 Ratings10.052 Ratings
    Site recommendations6.243 Ratings10.023 Ratings
    Task management8.518 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    SEO Channels
    Comparison of SEO Channels features of Google Search Console and Screaming Frog SEO Spider
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    7.3
    50 Ratings
    Screaming Frog SEO Spider
    9.5
    36 Ratings
    Local SEO5.035 Ratings8.116 Ratings
    Social SEO8.019 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Mobile SEO7.847 Ratings10.022 Ratings
    Global SEO8.341 Ratings10.028 Ratings
    SEO Platform & Account Management
    Comparison of SEO Platform & Account Management features of Google Search Console and Screaming Frog SEO Spider
    Feature
    Google Search Console
    8.2
    50 Ratings
    Screaming Frog SEO Spider
    8.8
    41 Ratings
    Multi-domain support8.644 Ratings10.030 Ratings
    Integration with web analytics tools7.947 Ratings7.534 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Google Search ConsoleScreaming Frog
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (53 ratings)
    10.0
    (54 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (5 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    7.9
    (18 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)