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Website crawler that audits technical SEO issues across large sites.
Screaming Frog is a website crawler that audits technical SEO issues across large sites. It runs on your own computer and crawls a site the way a search engine bot does, returning every URL with its status code, titles, headings, canonicals, and directives.
Key Features
- Desktop crawler for technical audits
- Finds broken links and redirects
- Checks titles, meta, and canonicals
- Generates XML sitemaps
- JavaScript rendering on paid licence
- Search Console and Analytics integration
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Crawls up to 500 URLs, no JavaScript rendering, no saved crawls. |
| Licence | £199/yr | Unlimited crawling, JavaScript rendering, saved crawls, scheduling, and Google integrations. Volume discounts from 5 licences. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: technical SEOs who need a deep, configurable desktop crawler for site audits.
Popular with: Marketers, Developers
Popular with: Marketers, Developers
How it works
The tool is the default choice for technical audits: it finds broken links, redirects, duplicate content, and missing metadata, and it generates XML sitemaps. The paid licence adds JavaScript rendering, saved crawls, scheduling, and integrations with Search Console and Analytics.
Screaming Frog suits technical SEOs, freelancers, and agencies who need raw crawl data without a monthly subscription. The free version covers up to 500 URLs, which is enough for a small site, and the licence is £199 a year.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Industry-standard technical crawler
- Free version covers small sites
- Deep, configurable crawling
- One-off yearly licence, no monthly fee
✗ Cons
- Desktop app, no cloud dashboard
- Paid licence is priced in pounds
- Large crawls need a powerful computer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Screaming Frog free?
Yes — Screaming Frog has a free plan. Free up to 500 URLs; licence £199/yr
What is Screaming Frog best for?
technical SEOs who need a deep, configurable desktop crawler for site audits.
What kind of tool is Screaming Frog?
Screaming Frog is a SEO Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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