Serpstat

Growth-market alternative to SEMrush — strong on EU keyword data.

4.3/5 From $59/mo · free plan SEO
Best for EU markets, mid-market SEO
Pricing From $59/mo
Setup time Under 30 min
Learning curve Moderate
Support Email, live chat, knowledge base
Company Serpstat
Launched 2015

About Serpstat

Serpstat is an SEO platform that EU markets and mid-market SEO rely on day-to-day. The strengths show up in two places — best keyword coverage for EU markets, and API included even on cheap plans. The things you'll actually touch most days are Keyword research and Site audit. There's a free plan to explore first, with paid tiers from $59/mo. A solid budget SEMrush alternative, especially for Europe-focused teams.

Available on

Web appAPIChrome extension

Integrates with

Google AnalyticsGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle Looker StudioWordPressZapier

Who it's for

A quick filter before you spend time on Serpstat — read both sides before committing.

Use it if…

  • SEOs targeting EU markets
  • Mid-market agencies
  • Teams needing API scale cheaply

Skip it if…

  • US-only teams (SEMrush covers more data)
  • Pure link builders
  • Teams needing white-glove support

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Best keyword coverage for EU markets
  • API included even on cheap plans
  • Clean clustering + text analytics
  • Hits the core SEO workflow without forcing a hunt for second tools
  • Pricing lands in the right band for its target buyer

Cons

  • US keyword volumes are less accurate than SEMrush
  • Backlink crawl is lighter
  • Reporting UX feels dated
  • Not the cheapest option in the category — the free alternatives cover basics
  • Advanced features sit behind higher-tier plans most small teams won't need

Features

The capabilities you actually get when you sign up for Serpstat.

  1. 01

    Keyword research

    7B+ keyword database with strong EU coverage

  2. 02

    Site audit

    Technical SEO audit with 100+ checks

  3. 03

    Backlink analysis

    1T+ link index with historical data

  4. 04

    Core workspace

    The main editor or dashboard where day-to-day SEO work happens

  5. 05

    Integrations hub

    Connects to the tools your stack already uses so data doesn't live in silos

  6. 06

    Reporting and dashboards

    Built-in reports and exportable dashboards for stakeholder reviews

Pricing

A free plan to start, then paid tiers for the full set of features.

Individual

$59 /mo

  • 4K queries/day
  • 15K crawled URLs
  • API included

Team

$119 /mo

  • 7K queries/day
  • 100K URLs
  • 5 users
  • API

Frequently asked questions

What people usually want to know before signing up for Serpstat.

Is Serpstat good for US SEO?

Usable, but data is lighter than SEMrush/Ahrefs. For US-only, stick with the big two.

Does Serpstat have local SEO features?

Yes — local rank tracking is included on all paid plans.

Does it work for international and non-English SEO?

Yes — most SEO suites now cover 100+ countries and 20+ languages, though data depth tapers off outside the English-speaking + major EU markets.

Can I share dashboards with clients without buying them a seat?

Yes. Scheduled PDF exports, white-label reports and read-only share links are standard on the mid-tier plan or higher.

How often is the backlink and keyword data refreshed?

Backlinks typically refresh every 15 minutes to 24 hours; keyword volumes update monthly from clickstream + search-engine signals.

Bottom line

Should you use Serpstat?

A solid budget SEMrush alternative, especially for Europe-focused teams. US SEOs should pick SEMrush or Ahrefs first.