SEOnaut replaces 3 paid apps

One open-source tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

SEOnaut $0replaces $42/mo751 · active may 2026docker to self-host📈 seo & marketing
the facts, verified

licenseMIT

runsyour server

installDocker Compose with MySQL 8.4, then expose the web UI behind HTTPS

dataSites, crawl results and audit history live in the self-hosted MySQL database

setupDocker, MySQL and a reverse proxy are required; its default exposed port is plain HTTP

facts verified 2026-08-11

what it lets you cancel
Screaming Frog SEO SpiderYES$23.55/mo

A workmanlike crawler with issue severity, audit history and exports; less microscope, more dependable checklist.

the catchIt is a dependable checklist crawler but gives up Screaming Frog's raw-data depth, granular configuration, extraction and integration breadth.

the verdict →all Screaming Frog SEO Spider alternatives →
SitebulbKINDA$18/mo

Stores audits and sorts issues by severity; not as pretty as Sitebulb, equally capable of ruining your afternoon.

the catchIt produces a simpler severity list without Sitebulb's rich visual hints, explanations and guided investigation.

the verdict →all Sitebulb alternatives →
LumarNOT REALLYusage-based

A no-frills crawler that stores audits and sorts broken SEO plumbing by severity; bring Docker and MySQL.

the catchIt provides a straightforward self-hosted audit history but not Lumar's enterprise orchestration, distributed crawling or governance.

the verdict →all Lumar alternatives →

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