Free audits · No signup
SEOSpectator vs Semrush
Semrush is the all-in-one marketing suite at $139/month. SEOSpectator is the AEO-first SEO audit specialist — free to audit any URL, with Pro plans for power users. Different tools, different jobs.
TL;DR
- ✅ SEOSpectator if: You want pure SEO done well — fast audits, AEO scoring, focused workflow. Free to audit any URL, with Pro from ₹1,499/mo.
- ✅ Semrush if: You also need PPC, social media, content marketing tools all in one suite. $139+/mo and worth it if you use 60%+ of the features.
- 💡 Reality check: Most teams use less than 30% of Semrush. Audit your actual usage before renewing.
SEOSpectator Free · Pro ₹1,499/mo | Semrush Pro $139/mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free · Pro ₹1,499/mo | $139/mo |
| Free tier | Free audits, no signup | 10 results/day trial |
| AEO scoring (AI search) | ||
| Audit speed | 8 seconds | 90+ seconds |
| Real Core Web Vitals (PSI + CrUX field data) | ||
| JS-render reconciliation (correct SPA scoring) | Partial | |
| Mobile-first weighting (1.5x mobile signals) | Equal weighting | |
| Global edge network (sub-100ms worldwide) | US/EU regional | |
| Backlink database | ||
| Keyword research | ||
| Position tracking | ||
| PPC / advertising tools | ||
| Pure SEO focus (no bloat) |
Annual savings
Save ~90% a year
₹14,999/year for SEOSpectator Pro vs $1,668/year for Semrush Pro — and the audit itself stays free.
Try SEOSpectator free first
See what an AI-coached SEO tool feels like before spending on Semrush.
Run free audit