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You can download the Screaming Frog SEO Spider for free from screamingfrog.co.uk and run it on Windows, Mac or Linux. The free version is fully usable, but a paid licence unlocks additional features. To buy one, go to the SEO Spider pricing page on the same site; payment is handled through Braintree. The steps below cover the download, the free-versus-paid decision, and the common snags.
Download the SEO Spider
- Go to screamingfrog.co.uk and open the SEO Spider section of the site.
- Choose the download for your operating system. The site lists Windows, Mac and Linux as supported platforms.
- Install and launch the tool. It runs as a desktop application, so there is no browser-based setup.
Expected result: the crawler opens and is ready to start a crawl without a licence key.
Common snags:
- Picking the wrong installer for your OS. Match the download to your machine before running it.
- Assuming the download requires an account. The site presents the download and the licence purchase as separate actions.
Decide between the free download and a paid licence
The site's own framing is "Download for free, or buy a licence for additional features." That tells you the free tier is a real working crawler, not a trial, and that the paid tier is about extra capability rather than access.
| Free download | Paid licence | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Paid; see the pricing page for current figures |
| Platform | Windows, Mac, Linux | Same |
| Features | Core crawling | Additional features beyond the free set |
| Best for | Trying the tool, small or occasional audits | Regular technical audits and agency work |
Choose the free download if you want to evaluate the crawler or run occasional checks. Choose the licence if crawling is part of your regular workflow and you need the features the free version holds back. The site does not publish the feature-by-feature comparison in the material available here, so check the pricing page before buying to confirm the specific features you need are in the paid tier.
Buy a licence
- Open the SEO Spider pricing page at screamingfrog.co.uk/seo-spider/pricing/.
- Review the licence options and pick the one that matches your use.
- Complete checkout. Payment is processed via Braintree.
The pricing page is the authoritative source for current prices and licence terms. This guide does not restate figures, because prices change and the page will always be more current than a summary.
Where the tool fits alongside the agency
Screaming Frog is both a UK-based SEO agency and the developer of the SEO Spider and the Log File Analyser. The same company sells licences for both tools, each with its own pricing page. If you are deciding whether to use the tool yourself or engage the agency, the tool is the self-serve route: you download it, licence it and run your own audits. The agency side covers services such as technical SEO, SEO audits, analytics, PPC management and content marketing. The two are independent choices — licensing the software does not commit you to the agency, and hiring the agency does not require a licence.
Quick answers
Is there a free version? Yes. The SEO Spider is available as a free download for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What does a licence add? Additional features beyond the free version. The site does not enumerate them in the available material, so confirm on the pricing page.
Where do I pay? Through the SEO Spider pricing page, with payment handled by Braintree.
Does the Log File Analyser use the same licence? No. It has its own separate pricing page.