OpenSEO Hosting Live In 5 Minutes

A self-hosted SEO research and operations workspace — keywords, competitors, backlinks, rank tracking, site audits and AI visibility in one place. Bring your own DataForSEO credentials; we handle the server, the auth proxy and HTTPS.

  • No terminal
  • No technical skills needed
  • No lock-in, cancel anytime

From Sign-Up to a Live Workspace In Just 3 Easy Steps

Get OpenSEO running fast with a guided OneClick form. You supply a DataForSEO credential and a username; we deploy the workspace behind an authentication proxy so nothing is ever published open.

  1. Step 01

    Sign Up

    Create your xCloud account and choose OpenSEO from the OneClick catalog. Takes 30 seconds — no server setup needed.

  2. Step 02

    Add Your Credentials

    Enter your site title and domain choice, a base64-encoded DataForSEO login:password credential, and an OpenSEO username. Leave the password blank for secure generation.

  3. Step 03

    Open Your Dashboard

    Deploy, then sign in to the protected OpenSEO dashboard and start your first keyword or competitor project.

Not Just A Keyword Tool — A Full SEO Workspace You Host Yourself

OpenSEO v0.1.4 brings research, tracking and auditing into one workspace, deployed behind an authentication proxy so the upstream service is never exposed directly.

  • Keyword Research

    Explore keywords and search demand from the same workspace you run everything else in — no tab-hopping between vendors.

  • Domain & Backlink Analysis

    Study domains and their backlink profiles to understand who is ranking and what is actually holding them up.

  • Rank Tracking

    Follow position changes over time and keep the history in your own persistent project data rather than a vendor's account.

  • Site Audits

    Run technical audits against your sites and work the findings from the same dashboard.

  • AI Visibility & MCP

    Check how your brand surfaces in AI answers, and drive OpenSEO through MCP-assisted workflows.

  • Bring Your Own API Keys

    You supply DataForSEO credentials and pay DataForSEO directly, with optional OpenRouter or Google Search Console integrations when you need them.

Everything You Need To Run Your SEO Workspace 24/7

Host OpenSEO on flexible plans built for a solo consultant, an in-house team or a whole agency.

  • OpenSEO v0.1.4 deployed instantly
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Automatic backups
  • Security updates included
  • 30+ server locations
  • Every route behind authentication
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Ready To Deploy Your SEO Workspace?

Whether you're researching one site or running rank tracking across a client roster, OpenSEO on xCloud puts the whole workflow on infrastructure you control. Deploy faster. Own your data. Stay in control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

What is OpenSEO?

OpenSEO is a self-hosted SEO research and operations workspace covering keyword research, domain and backlink analysis, rank tracking, site audits, AI visibility and MCP-assisted workflows. This template deploys upstream v0.1.4.

Do I need technical skills?

No. There is nothing to configure by hand and no terminal to open. You complete the install form and we deploy the workspace, the authentication proxy and the certificate for you.

Do I need a DataForSEO account?

Yes. OpenSEO's research data comes from DataForSEO, so the install form asks for a base64-encoded login:password credential from your own DataForSEO account.

Are there costs beyond the hosting plan?

Yes, and they are not billed by us. DataForSEO charges you directly for API usage, and if you connect an optional AI provider such as OpenRouter, that provider bills you for its own usage. The plan price on this page covers hosting only.

Is my OpenSEO instance exposed to the internet?

No. The template puts an authentication proxy in front of every OpenSEO route, so the upstream local_noauth service is never published directly. You choose an OpenSEO username at install time and either supply a password or leave it blank for secure generation.

What happens to my projects on restart?

Application state lives in a persistent named volume, so it survives an xCloud Restart. Back that volume up before any major upgrade.

How do I rotate the password?

Update the credential in the xCloud Environment editor, then redeploy so the proxy picks up the change.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no lock-in — cancel any time, and every plan is covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee. Your DataForSEO account is separate and stays yours.

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