SmallSEOTools alternative
Looking for a SmallSEOTools alternative?
Most people searching for a SmallSEOTools alternative don't want something fancier for a single check — they want the same check, but for lots of URLs, on a schedule, with history. Here's the honest upgrade path, free tools included.
Free checkers are genuinely fine — sometimes
For a quick, free, manual 'is this indexed?' check, SmallSEOTools and free checkers like it are perfectly good — and free. If that is all you need, you do not need us. We even run our own free Bulk Index Checker for exactly that one-off case.
Where SearchOptimo fits
The upgrade moment is when manual, one-at-a-time, no-history checking stops scaling: you have hundreds of URLs, you want them re-checked on a schedule, you want history and alerts, and you are tired of pasting URLs by hand. SearchOptimo's free Basic tier already adds scheduling and history; paid plans scale the volume.
Scheduled re-checks
Group URLs into campaigns and have their index status re-checked automatically — not just once.
History retention
Keep a record of index status over time, from 7 days on the free tier up to 365 days on Elite.
Drop alerts
Get notified when a monitored page changes index status, so a de-indexed page does not go unnoticed.
IndexNow submission
Submit URLs to IndexNow so search engines discover new and updated pages faster.
Which should you choose?
Pick SmallSEOTools if…
- You need a quick, free, one-off manual check
- You only check a handful of URLs occasionally
- You do not need results saved or monitored
Pick SearchOptimo if…
- You check many URLs and want it automated
- You want scheduled re-checks, history and alerts
- You want a free bulk checker AND the option to monitor over time
Side by side
| Dimension | SmallSEOTools | SearchOptimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free Basic tier + paid plans to scale |
| Bulk checking | Limited / mostly manual | Free Bulk Index Checker tool |
| Scheduled monitoring | None | Built in |
| History over time | None — results are not saved | 7–365 days by plan |
| De-index alerts | None | Continuous monitoring alerts you |
| IndexNow submission | No | Built in |
SmallSEOTools’s pricing and features vary and change over time — always confirm the current details on SmallSEOTools’s own site before deciding.
The bottom line
Keep using a free checker for the occasional manual look — there's no shame in free, and we'll even point you at our own free tool. When you need many URLs watched on a schedule with history and alerts, that's the line where a dedicated monitor earns its place. Start on our free tier and see if you cross it.
Still weighing it up? Read is SearchOptimo worth it? or the subscription vs credits breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SearchOptimo free like SmallSEOTools?
- There is a free Basic tier (100 URLs/month, 3 campaigns, daily monitoring, 7-day history) with no credit card, plus a free Bulk Index Checker tool you can use without an account. Paid plans add volume, longer history and more campaigns when you outgrow free.
- Why move off a free index checker at all?
- Free checkers are great for a one-off manual look but they do not save results, run on a schedule, or alert you when a page drops out. Once you are checking many URLs repeatedly, monitoring saves the manual work and catches changes you would otherwise miss.
- Do you have a free bulk checker?
- Yes — the Bulk Index Checker tool lets you check multiple URLs at once for free, no account required. It is the easiest way to compare against a free one-at-a-time checker.
See whether monitoring earns a place in your workflow
Start on the free Basic tier (no credit card) or take a 7-day trial of any paid plan. Re-checks run on a schedule, history and alerts are included, and there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.