SEO Utils is a desktop application (macOS, Windows, Linux) that bundles essential SEO tools and utilities for backlink analysis, keyword research, rank tracking, local grid tracking, auto-indexing, and more. It integrates with a DataForSEO data feed via API keys to pull backlinks, traffic, and keyword data, and also includes on-device AI-powered content ideas and generation. The software is available as a one-time purchase with one license key, and emphasizes privacy by running locally on your machine without required ongoing subscriptions for core features.
How to Use SEO Utils
- Purchase and Install: Buy a license, install the desktop app on your operating system (macOS, Windows, Linux).
- Connect DataForSEO: Plug in your DataForSEO API key to pull backlinks, traffic, and keyword data instantly.
- Explore Tools: Access Backlinks, Analytics, Keyword Explorer, Keyword Clustering, Rank Tracker, Local Grid Tracker, Auto Indexing, NLP/Content tools, and more from the interface.
- Run Analyses: Use the tools to analyze competitors, track rankings, group keywords, extract content ideas, and automate indexing tasks.
- Export & Integrate: Export data and insights, or use the on-device AI features to generate content ideas without external dependencies.
Disclaimer: Requires a DataForSEO account to pull certain data (backlinks, traffic, keywords). One license key grants perpetual use of the current app version with one year of free updates; updates after that may require renewal.
Core Tools & Features
- Backlinks Analytics: Evaluate and compare link profiles like a pro; deduplicate, assess quality, and identify opportunities.
- Traffic Analytics: Analyze rivals' traffic stats, uncover growth opportunities, and export competitor keywords and top pages.
- Keyword Explorer: Discover new keyword ideas, assess competition, search volume, CPC, and more.
- Bulk Autocomplete: Generate thousands of high-intent keyword ideas via Google/Bing Autocomplete, including long-tail variations.
- Keyword Clustering: SERP and semantic clustering on unlimited keywords without per-keyword costs; supports a wide range of languages.
- SERP Similarity: Quick overlap checks to decide if two keywords can co-target on the same page.
- Google Search Console Integration: Check if keywords appear in title/headings/body; bulk URL indexing from GSC data.
- Bulk Mentions: Pull and bulk-check all mentions of keywords for ranking insights.
- Auto Indexing: Automatically index as many URLs/sites on Google, Bing, and other engines from your machine.
- Content Ideas & Generation: Generate topics/keywords to fill content gaps; AI content writer on-device (no dependency on external keys); supports multiple LLMs including OpenAI models if you choose.
- Rank Tracker: Monitor rankings across unlimited keywords and grid points; includes competitor insights to improve strategies.
- Google My Business Rank Tracker: Track local ranking on Google Maps results and analyze competitors.
- Organic Rank Tracker: Track keyword rankings in organic search results, with desktop/mobile/local customization.
- NLP Text Analysis: Extract topics and entities from text or URLs using Google NLP, TextRazor, and Dandelion (20+ languages supported).
- Backlink Gap: Compare your backlinks with competitors to discover new link-building opportunities.
- Sitemap Extractor: Extract URLs from sitemaps for site structure analysis.
- Content Struct Scrapes: Scrape headings, metadata, and content from SERPs to generate outlines using cloud or local AI.
- Bulk Analysis: Assess backlinks and traffic for multiple sites in one go.
- Keyword Tracking: Monitor unlimited keywords, including competitor analysis and local results.
Safety and Licensing
- The tool pulls data via DataForSEO; you need a DataForSEO account for backlink/traffic/keyword data.
- One license key allows perpetual use of the current app version; one year of updates is included. If you opt not to renew, you can continue using the last version you have.
- Data processing happens on your machine, with privacy-focused design.
Pricing & Availability
- Pay once. Use forever.
- Personal: $54.99 for 1 device with all features and one year of updates.
- Standard: $111.59 (regular $139.49) for 3 devices with one year of updates.
- Limited-time offer: 20% off on Standard plan with coupon code STANDARD20.
What Others Say
- Trusted by experts and used by leaders in the field. See reviews and testimonials within the Help Center.
Quick FAQ
- What data sources do you use? Backlinks/Traffic/Keywords data come from DataForSEO when you connect your API key.
- Do I need an ongoing subscription? No, core app use is a one-time purchase; updates are included for one year.
- Do I need other accounts (like Ahrefs/SEMrush)? No, but you can supplement with them if you have them.
Core Features
- Desktop SEO toolkit with offline-capable components and optional DataForSEO integration
- One-time purchase with optional one-year updates
- Local AI content generation and topic ideation
- Comprehensive backlink, keyword, and rank tracking suite
- Multiplatform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)