OpenSEO free tier: quotas, limits and gotchas
OpenSEO Free Tier
Last verified: 2026-10-06
What you get for free
| Feature | Free tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword research | Limited quota (requires initial US$0.50 quota or self-hosted version) | The self-hosted version is completely free, you only need to pay for DataForSEO API costs. |
| Backlink analysis | Limited quota (requires initial US$0.50 quota or self-hosted version) | Single check is around US$0.08 |
| Rank tracking | Limited quota (requires initial US$0.50 quota or self-hosted version) | Self-hosted version has no limit |
| Website audit | Limited quota (requires initial US$0.50 quota or self-hosted version) | AI agents integration can be executed automatically |
Limits at a glance
- Quota reset: Pay-as-you-go with no monthly reset; Managed version has a US$10 quota per month
- Commercial use: Allowed
- Conditions: Registration required; can be self-hosted or tried with hosted version
Watch out for this
The pay-as-you-go model can easily exceed the budget during high-frequency queries — keyword search US$0.05, backlink US$0.08, brand checking US$1.09. It is recommended to use the initial US$0.50 trial quota to test the actual cost before deciding whether to upgrade.
When the free quota is insufficient, how much does it cost to pay for it?
| Plan | pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hosted Base Plan | US$10 / mo | It includes a US$10 monthly quota; excess usage is charged per instance (keyword search approximately US$0.05, backlink approximately US$0.08, brand check approximately US$1.09); additional purchased quota can be reserved indefinitely; the US$10 quota included in the Base Plan each month resets to zero at the end of each billing cycle. |
Checked 2026-10-06
Information for Taiwanese users
- Payment method:Credit card payment is accepted; priced in USD.
- Chinese support: none
- Available platforms:web
Related
Sources: OpenSEO official pricing page (as of 2026-08-02) · OpenSEO GitHub (Checked on 2026-08-02)
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