# OpenSEO

> OpenSEO is an MIT-licensed SEO web app (v0.1.13, Oct 2026; repo created Feb 2026) covering keyword research, rank tracking, competitor insights, backlinks, site audits and AI visibility, plus an MCP server and agent skills. All SEO data comes from DataForSEO, so a paid DataForSEO API key is required; you pay them per request. Self-host with Docker or on Cloudflare (free plan), or use the hosted version ($10/month). Hardware needs are not documented.

- Repository: https://github.com/every-app/open-seo
- Official docs: https://github.com/every-app/open-seo#readme
- Checked: 2026-10-15

## What it replaces
- Semrush: Keyword research, Rank tracking, Backlink analysis, Site audit, Competitor analysis (partial). Same core workflows, but all data is bought pay-as-you-go from DataForSEO; feature depth not compared.
- Ahrefs: Keyword research, Rank tracking, Backlink analysis, Site audit, Competitor analysis (partial). Backlink and keyword data come from DataForSEO, not an own crawler index; feature depth not compared.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Self-hosted with Docker or on your own Cloudflare account; hosted version also offered | https://github.com/every-app/open-seo#self-hosting | 2026-10-15 |
| Code licence | Confirmed | MIT | https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/LICENSE | 2026-10-15 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No model weights | https://github.com/every-app/open-seo#readme | 2026-10-15 |
| Commercial use | Confirmed | Yes, MIT code (SEO data is bought separately from DataForSEO) | https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/LICENSE | 2026-10-15 |
| Paid services needed? | No | A paid DataForSEO API key is required for all SEO data; OpenRouter key optional for AI prompt suggestions | https://github.com/every-app/open-seo#costs | 2026-10-15 |
| Hardware | Unknown | Not documented | none found | - |
| Operating systems | Partial | Docker (Docker Desktop or Engine) or Cloudflare; host operating systems not listed | https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/docs/SELF_HOSTING_DOCKER.md | 2026-10-15 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Medium, Docker Compose plus a DataForSEO key; Docker mode has no auth, so keep it private | https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/docs/SELF_HOSTING_DOCKER.md | 2026-10-15 |

GitHub: 23787 stars, 3168 forks, last push 2026-10-14, archived: no.
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