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SEO

  • Rank trackingGoogle positions by location and device, on your schedule
  • Keyword researchVolume, difficulty and intent, priced before each lookup
  • Domain overviewEstimated traffic, keywords and top pages for any domain
  • BacklinksReferring domains, anchors and new and lost links
  • Site AuditA bounded HTML sample with technical findings by URL
  • SERP historyA stored snapshot of the results page from every check
  • Search ConsoleClicks, impressions and queries, kept past 16 months

AI search

  • Prompt TrackerRepeated prompts with retained answers and citations
  • AI researchPrompt Research, Brand Visibility and Prompt Playground

Connect

  • AI agents (MCP)Let Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex or Grok work with your data
  • Project ContextBusiness, audience, products, goals and rules for your agents
  • Agent ReportsSaved analyses with source evidence and limitations
  • API, CLI and SDKsREST with OpenAPI, a CLI and TypeScript, Python, Go SDKs
  • IntegrationsDataForSEO, SerpApi, Search Console, GA4 and Plausible

Agent skills

  • SEO auditTurn a bounded crawl and saved visibility evidence into prioritized actions.
  • Brand Visibility auditExplain retained AI mentions and citations with traceable evidence.
  • Keyword opportunity researchPrioritize keyword ideas from one confirmed seed.
  • Competitor analysisCompare one rival with your tracked keywords in a confirmed market.

Cost

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Estimate your monthly SERP provider spend.

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bisibility

Open-source SEO platform. Daily Google positions, keyword research, and competitor tracking.

FeaturesRank trackingSERP historyKeyword researchDomain overviewBacklinksSearch ConsoleAI agents (MCP)API, CLI and SDKsPrompt TrackerAI researchProject ContextAgent ReportsSite Audit
ProductAll featuresIntegrationsPricingAffiliate programRoadmap
Comparevs OpenSEOvs Semrushvs Ahrefsvs SE RankingAll alternatives
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bisibility
PricingAffiliate programSign inDocs
Start freeOpen app

SEO

  • Rank trackingGoogle positions by location and device, on your schedule
  • Keyword researchVolume, difficulty and intent, priced before each lookup
  • Domain overviewEstimated traffic, keywords and top pages for any domain
  • BacklinksReferring domains, anchors and new and lost links
  • Site AuditA bounded HTML sample with technical findings by URL
  • SERP historyA stored snapshot of the results page from every check
  • Search ConsoleClicks, impressions and queries, kept past 16 months

AI search

  • Prompt TrackerRepeated prompts with retained answers and citations
  • AI researchPrompt Research, Brand Visibility and Prompt Playground

Connect

  • AI agents (MCP)Let Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex or Grok work with your data
  • Project ContextBusiness, audience, products, goals and rules for your agents
  • Agent ReportsSaved analyses with source evidence and limitations
  • API, CLI and SDKsREST with OpenAPI, a CLI and TypeScript, Python, Go SDKs
  • IntegrationsDataForSEO, SerpApi, Search Console, GA4 and Plausible

Agent skills

  • SEO auditTurn a bounded crawl and saved visibility evidence into prioritized actions.
  • Brand Visibility auditExplain retained AI mentions and citations with traceable evidence.
  • Keyword opportunity researchPrioritize keyword ideas from one confirmed seed.
  • Competitor analysisCompare one rival with your tracked keywords in a confirmed market.

Cost

Know the cost before you connect

Estimate your monthly SERP provider spend.

Open the calculator
  • All features
  • All skills
  • Cost calculator
  • Roadmap
  • Self-hosting guide opens in a new tab
bisibility

Open-source SEO platform. Daily Google positions, keyword research, and competitor tracking.

FeaturesRank trackingSERP historyKeyword researchDomain overviewBacklinksSearch ConsoleAI agents (MCP)API, CLI and SDKsPrompt TrackerAI researchProject ContextAgent ReportsSite Audit
ProductAll featuresIntegrationsPricingAffiliate programRoadmap
Comparevs OpenSEOvs Semrushvs Ahrefsvs SE RankingAll alternatives
ResourcesDocsBlogChangelogCost calculatorGlossaryFAQ
Open sourceGitHubSelf-hosting guideContributingLicense
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bisibility
PricingAffiliate programSign inDocs
Start freeOpen app

SEO

  • Rank trackingGoogle positions by location and device, on your schedule
  • Keyword researchVolume, difficulty and intent, priced before each lookup
  • Domain overviewEstimated traffic, keywords and top pages for any domain
  • BacklinksReferring domains, anchors and new and lost links
  • Site AuditA bounded HTML sample with technical findings by URL
  • SERP historyA stored snapshot of the results page from every check
  • Search ConsoleClicks, impressions and queries, kept past 16 months

AI search

  • Prompt TrackerRepeated prompts with retained answers and citations
  • AI researchPrompt Research, Brand Visibility and Prompt Playground

Connect

  • AI agents (MCP)Let Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex or Grok work with your data
  • Project ContextBusiness, audience, products, goals and rules for your agents
  • Agent ReportsSaved analyses with source evidence and limitations
  • API, CLI and SDKsREST with OpenAPI, a CLI and TypeScript, Python, Go SDKs
  • IntegrationsDataForSEO, SerpApi, Search Console, GA4 and Plausible

Agent skills

  • SEO auditTurn a bounded crawl and saved visibility evidence into prioritized actions.
  • Brand Visibility auditExplain retained AI mentions and citations with traceable evidence.
  • Keyword opportunity researchPrioritize keyword ideas from one confirmed seed.
  • Competitor analysisCompare one rival with your tracked keywords in a confirmed market.

Cost

Know the cost before you connect

Estimate your monthly SERP provider spend.

Open the calculator
  • All features
  • All skills
  • Cost calculator
  • Roadmap
  • Self-hosting guide opens in a new tab
bisibility

Open-source SEO platform. Daily Google positions, keyword research, and competitor tracking.

FeaturesRank trackingSERP historyKeyword researchDomain overviewBacklinksSearch ConsoleAI agents (MCP)API, CLI and SDKsPrompt TrackerAI researchProject ContextAgent ReportsSite Audit
ProductAll featuresIntegrationsPricingAffiliate programRoadmap
Comparevs OpenSEOvs Semrushvs Ahrefsvs SE RankingAll alternatives
ResourcesDocsBlogChangelogCost calculatorGlossaryFAQ
Open sourceGitHubSelf-hosting guideContributingLicense
© 2026 bisibility · AGPL-3.0-only
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bisibility
PricingAffiliate programSign inDocs
Start freeOpen app

SEO

  • Rank trackingGoogle positions by location and device, on your schedule
  • Keyword researchVolume, difficulty and intent, priced before each lookup
  • Domain overviewEstimated traffic, keywords and top pages for any domain
  • BacklinksReferring domains, anchors and new and lost links
  • Site AuditA bounded HTML sample with technical findings by URL
  • SERP historyA stored snapshot of the results page from every check
  • Search ConsoleClicks, impressions and queries, kept past 16 months

AI search

  • Prompt TrackerRepeated prompts with retained answers and citations
  • AI researchPrompt Research, Brand Visibility and Prompt Playground

Connect

  • AI agents (MCP)Let Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex or Grok work with your data
  • Project ContextBusiness, audience, products, goals and rules for your agents
  • Agent ReportsSaved analyses with source evidence and limitations
  • API, CLI and SDKsREST with OpenAPI, a CLI and TypeScript, Python, Go SDKs
  • IntegrationsDataForSEO, SerpApi, Search Console, GA4 and Plausible

Agent skills

  • SEO auditTurn a bounded crawl and saved visibility evidence into prioritized actions.
  • Brand Visibility auditExplain retained AI mentions and citations with traceable evidence.
  • Keyword opportunity researchPrioritize keyword ideas from one confirmed seed.
  • Competitor analysisCompare one rival with your tracked keywords in a confirmed market.

Cost

Know the cost before you connect

Estimate your monthly SERP provider spend.

Open the calculator
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  • All skills
  • Cost calculator
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bisibility vs SE Ranking

Your SEO work, connected your way.

Looking for an SE Ranking alternative? Research opportunities and track progress with your own provider keys. Connect rankings to the tools your team uses, or run the app and database yourself.

Try bisibilityExplore self-hosting

Cloud access costs $3/month after a free trial. Self-hosted software: free under AGPL-3.0-only.

One connected workflow

  1. 01

    Find an opportunity

    Research keywords, backlinks and competitor domains with your DataForSEO account.

  2. 02

    Follow its progress

    Add keywords, choose markets and devices, then set the check schedule.

  3. 03

    Make the next move

    Review changes, share the data or connect it to your own tools.

Practical SEO, with room to make it yours.

01

Keep your keys and your choice

Use DataForSEO or SerpApi for rank checks. Research keywords, backlinks and domains through your own DataForSEO account. Own-key usage is billed directly by the provider.

Explore integrations
02

Put the next step in reach

Research a keyword, add it to tracking and follow its progress in one workspace. Tags, saved views and per-keyword schedules help you focus on the work that matters.

See the tracking workflow
03

Connect it to your toolkit

Bring in Search Console (beta) and GA4 data. Use REST, SDKs, the CLI, MCP and webhooks to connect your SEO data to reports, agents and automations.

Explore API and SDKs
04

Help shape what comes next

bisibility is a small project with public issues and a roadmap. Share a workflow, report friction or suggest a feature directly to the maintainers. Your feedback can help inform roadmap priorities.

See the roadmap and suggest an idea

Choose around the work you do.

Choose bisibility when

You want BYOK, a focused workspace and the freedom to operate and query your own rank database.

Consider SE Ranking when

You need managed SEO and GEO tools, website audits and client reporting in a subscription.

The differences that change your day.

Compare how you use the app, pay for data and operate your setup. BYOK costs depend on usage; self-hosting adds infrastructure and maintenance.

Operating modelbisibilitySE Ranking
Cost model
bisibilityCloud access costs $3/month after a free trial. Provider usage is billed separately through your own keys or optional credits. Self-hosted software has no license fee.
SE RankingCore and Growth bundle keyword and API credit allowances; capacity and seats depend on the plan.
Hosting
bisibilityUse the hosted app, or self-host the app, PostgreSQL and Valkey. Scheduled checks require a worker and Temporal. You own upgrades, backups and monitoring when self-hosting.
SE RankingA managed subscription service.
Data and history
bisibilityExport project history by package, CSV or REST API. Self-hosting adds direct SQL access and control of database backups and retention.
SE RankingHistory and exports are accessed through the managed product; check its current plan limits.
Connected workflow
bisibilityUse Brand Visibility datasets, multi-model Prompt Playground tests, Project Context and protected Agent Reports through the app, REST API or MCP. Recurring Prompt Tracker retains answers, citations and comparable history. Connect SDKs, the CLI, analytics and webhooks to your workflow.
SE RankingCore and Growth list API credits and MCP access.

Your own keys, optional credits, or both. Use Cloud with your own provider keys, credits, or both. Credits are optional one-off purchases, separate from Cloud access. See pricing and rollout or estimate provider cost.

Start with a few keywords.

Import your SE Ranking keyword list by CSV and start building history in bisibility. A competitor-specific history importer is not available. Keep your previous exports for the earlier period and compare the same markets, devices and schedules before switching.

Explore rank tracking with scheduled checks by market, and SERP history with a stored snapshot per check. You can also see all features.

Common questions

Does SE Ranking also have API and MCP access?

Yes. Its current plans list API credits and MCP access. bisibility’s difference is the operating model: bring your own data providers, use its REST API and MCP, and optionally self-host the database.

Can I use built-in credits instead of my own keys?

Yes. Buy optional one-off packages of 1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 credits. Hosted usage costs provider cost plus 30%. Credits are separate from the $3/month Cloud subscription and are non-refundable except where the law requires it.

Can I move from SE Ranking to bisibility?

Import your SE Ranking keyword list by CSV and start building history in bisibility. A competitor-specific history importer is not available. Keep your previous exports for the earlier period and compare the same markets, devices and schedules before switching.

Competitor details checked on 2026-10-10. Plans and features can change.

  • SE Ranking pricing (opens in a new tab)
  • SE Ranking API (opens in a new tab)

See how your SEO work could feel.

Explore the workspace, connect your provider and track a few keywords. Choose hosted convenience or a self-hosted setup you operate.

Try bisibilityExplore self-hosting

Cloud access costs $3/month after a free trial. Self-hosted software: free under AGPL-3.0-only.

bisibility

Open-source SEO platform. Daily Google positions, keyword research, and competitor tracking.

FeaturesRank trackingSERP historyKeyword researchDomain overviewBacklinksSearch ConsoleAI agents (MCP)API, CLI and SDKsPrompt TrackerAI researchProject ContextAgent ReportsSite Audit
ProductAll featuresIntegrationsPricingAffiliate programRoadmap
Comparevs OpenSEOvs Semrushvs Ahrefsvs SE RankingAll alternatives
ResourcesDocsBlogChangelogCost calculatorGlossaryFAQ
Open sourceGitHubSelf-hosting guideContributingLicense
© 2026 bisibility · AGPL-3.0-only
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