Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Tie
Both start at from $14.99/mo
Free plan
SEO PowerSuite
Only SEO PowerSuite has one
Higher rating
Sitebulb
4.3 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are SEO tools
Side by side
Compared on
SEO PowerSuite
Sitebulb
Our rating
4.3
4.5Better
Starts at
$14.99/mo
$15/mo
Free plan
YesBetter
No
Category
SEO
SEO
Plans
Free$0
Pro$179/yr (about $14.99/mo) on a 79%-off offer; list price $716/yr
Enterprise$347/yr (about $28.99/mo) on the offer; list price $1,676/yr
Max$539/yr (about $44.99/mo) on the offer; list price $2,284/yr
Lite$15/mo
Pro$45/mo
Cloud$275/mo
Key features
Four bundled desktop applications: Rank Tracker, WebSite Auditor, SEO SpyGlass, LinkAssistant
Locally installed software, not a cloud SaaS dashboard
Free tier for limited use
Operating since 2005, one of the category's oldest tools
Direct control over data storage and processing
Dual access: desktop application and cloud-based platform
300+ SEO issue checks with automatic prioritization
Client-ready visualizations and customizable PDF reports
14-day free trial, no credit card required
Operating since 2017
Pros
Desktop architecture gives direct control over data without cloud dependency
Bundles four distinct SEO tools under one license
Free tier available to test core functionality
Dual desktop-and-cloud access offers flexibility Screaming Frog's desktop-only model lacks
Automatic prioritization and built-in explanations aid less-specialist users
Client-ready reporting suits agency communication needs well
Cons
Less built-in team collaboration than modern cloud-based competitors
Desktop-only architecture requires local installation and maintenance
Interface feels less modern than newer cloud-native competitors
Full cloud-scale features require a paid plan after the trial
Less deeply established as a specialist standard than Screaming Frog
Pricing isn't transparently published without visiting a separate page
Company
Link-Assistant.Com, founded 2005
Sitebulb, founded 2017
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is SEO PowerSuite better than Sitebulb?
In our reviews SEO PowerSuite scores 4.3 and Sitebulb scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. SEO PowerSuite: A bundle of desktop SEO tools predating the cloud-SaaS era of this category. Sitebulb: Prioritized, client-ready audit reports, available as desktop or cloud.