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| What matters | Google Search Console | Screaming Frog SEO Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Every site owner who needs Google search performance and indexing information. | Technical SEOs who need detailed crawl configuration and exports. |
| Pricing | Free. Free; site verification is required to access property data. | Freemium. Free crawling up to 500 URLs; paid licence unlocks additional features. |
| Capabilities | Search performance · URL inspection · Sitemap submission · Indexing reports | Broken-link discovery · Metadata audits · Canonical checks · Custom extraction |
| Limitations | Reports cover your verified properties. Performance data can be delayed and aggregated. | Large crawls depend on available computer resources. Advanced configuration has a learning curve. |
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