Semrush vs Screpy 2026: Suite Breadth vs Free All-in-One Value Pick
Quick verdict: Semrush is our overall pick for Semrush vs Screpy.
Semrush (4.5/5) wins on suite breadth - API, MCP, content optimization, 50-200 AI prompts. Screpy (4.0/5) wins on price - the only free tier in the cluster and a $19/mo entry.
| Tool | Rating | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semrush Best overall Best for teams | 4.5/5 | $139/mo (SEO, monthly) | Semrush is the most feature-broad SEO and digital marketing suite in the cluster - keyword… |
| Screpy Best free | 4.0/5 | Free $19/mo (Pro, monthly) | Screpy is an AI-powered all-in-one SEO and site monitoring platform combining rank trackin… |
Bottom line: Semrush earns 4.5/5 and is the pick when suite breadth is the point - keyword research, rank tracking, site audit, content, local, AI visibility, API and MCP at $139/mo SEO entry. Screpy earns 4.0/5 and is the value pick - the only tool with a standing free plan (1 project / 100 rank / 100 crawl, no credit card) and a $19/mo Pro entry (~$6.4/mo billed annually). Screpy trades backlink index depth and API for affordability. Pick Semrush for breadth and MCP; pick Screpy for the free tier and the all-in-one dashboard.
Pricing and details
Semrush · 4.5/5
7-day free trial (all tiers) · $139/mo (SEO, monthly)
All tiers include AI search visibility tracking. SEO: 5 sites / 500 keywords. Starter: +MCP / 50 AI prompts / 5 sites. Pro+: 15 sites / 1500 keywords / 100 prompts. Advanced: 40 sites / 5000 keywords / 200 prompts + API. Add-ons: users $45/mo, Lead Gen $90/mo, Base Report $10/mo, Pro Report $20/mo. Enterprise custom.
SEO ~$117.33/mo / Starter ~$165.17/mo / Pro+ ~$248.17/mo / Advanced ~$455.67/mo (billed annually, save up to 17%)
Semrush is the most feature-broad SEO and digital marketing suite in the cluster - keyword research, rank tracking, site audit, content optimization, local and AI visibility, plus API and MCP access, with the widest add-on ecosystem.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Widest feature surface: keyword research, rank tracking, site audit, content optimization, local, AI visibility, API and MCP all in one suite
- 2026 AI add-on: all tiers now track ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI visibility with 50-200 prompts
- MCP access on Starter and above - the cleanest agent integration in the cluster
- Add-on ecosystem: Lead Gen, Base/Pro Report, extra users at $45/mo
Cons
- Priced at a premium for the breadth - SEO at $139/mo is the floor, Advanced at $549/mo
- 7-day trial is short for a feature this wide
- No free plan - no standing free tier unlike Screpy
Pricing verified 2026-09-20
Screpy · 4.0/5
Free plan available · $19/mo (Pro, monthly)
Genuinely free tier (no credit card): 1 project / 100 rank / 100 crawl pages. Pro: 5 projects / 100 rank / 5K crawl / 10 competitors / 5 AI prompts / 5 seats. Max: 15 projects / 3000 rank / 10K crawl / 50 competitors / 50 AI prompts / backlinks / 15 seats. Ultra: 50 projects / 5000 rank / 50K crawl / 100 competitors / 250 AI prompts / 30 seats.
Pro $77/yr (~$6.4/mo) / Max $182/yr (~$15.2/mo) / Ultra $355/yr (~$29.6/mo)
Screpy is an AI-powered all-in-one SEO and site monitoring platform combining rank tracking, PageSpeed, uptime, backlinks, AI content generation and AI visibility prompts in one dashboard, with a genuinely free tier.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Genuinely free plan: 1 project / 100 rank tracker / 100 crawl pages, no credit card required
- Dramatically lower entry: Pro at $19/mo (annual $77/yr = ~$6.4/mo) vs $99-139/mo for the big three
- All-in-one dashboard: rank tracking, PageSpeed, uptime, backlinks, AI content generation, AI visibility in one seat
- Article generator on paid tiers: 1-50 AI content pieces per day by tier
Cons
- Backlink index depth is lighter than Ahrefs or Semrush - no large-scale link database
- No API on any tier
- Free plan caps at 1 project / 100 rank / 100 crawl pages - tight for real use
Pricing verified 2026-09-20
Frequently asked questions
Which is better overall, Semrush or Screpy?
Semrush is our overall pick (4.5/5 vs 4.0/5). Semrush (4.5/5) wins on suite breadth - API, MCP, content optimization, 50-200 AI prompts. Screpy (4.0/5) wins on price - the only free tier in the cluster and a $19/mo entry.
Do Semrush and Screpy offer free plans?
Screpy has a free tier. Semrush paid plans start at $139/mo (SEO, monthly); Screpy paid plans start at $19/mo (Pro, monthly).
What does Semrush cost?
$139/mo (SEO, monthly) — All tiers include AI search visibility tracking. SEO: 5 sites / 500 keywords. Starter: +MCP / 50 AI prompts / 5 sites. Pro+: 15 sites / 1500 keywords / 100 prompts. Advanced: 40 sites / 5000 keywords / 200 prompts + API. Add-ons: users $45/mo, Lead Gen $90/mo, Base Report $10/mo, Pro Report $20/mo. Enterprise custom. Prices were last verified on 2026-09-20.