Netpeak Spider

Netpeak Spider is a website crawler for technical SEO analysis on Windows and macOS. It examines status codes, redirects, structured data, tags, site structure and other on-page details, and can identify more than 100 technical issues, including broken links, duplicate pages, faulty meta tags, canonical problems and pagination issues. Chromium rendering lets it crawl JavaScript pages.

The built-in scraper supports up to 15 conditions and four search types: contains, Regexp, XPath and CSS. Other tools calculate internal PageRank, check source code and HTTP headers, and generate or validate sitemaps. Netpeak Spider integrates with Google Analytics and Google Search Console, imports CSV data and exports reports as CSV, XLSX or PDF. PDF audit reports can include a company logo, contact details and recommendations. The free plan is limited to 500 URLs and five threads. Pro plans list unlimited URLs and 200 threads; listed prices are $20 a month, $193 a year or $496, paid once.

Netpeak Spider combines crawling, technical issue checks, scraping and reporting tools for desktop use. The free edition has clear URL and thread limits; Pro removes the URL cap and raises the thread limit to 200.

It suits SEO specialists, webmasters, developers, QA teams and marketers who need to crawl sites and review technical issues. Bloggers, link builders, sales teams and PPC specialists are also among the audiences Netpeak identifies for its products.

Netpeak Spider is desktop software for technical and on-page SEO crawling, best suited to SEO specialists and site teams that need detailed audits, scraping, and exportable reports. Its broad technical checks and JavaScript rendering make it more capable than a basic crawler, but small free-plan limits and one-user Pro licenses shape who should choose it.

Overview

The crawler examines status codes, redirects, structured data, tags, site structure, and other on-page details, and detects more than 100 technical issues. Checks include broken links, duplicate pages, faulty meta tags, canonical problems, and pagination issues, making it useful for recurring audits that span more than link health. It runs on Windows and macOS, so it is not the right fit for teams that need a web-based crawler.

Netpeak Software is headquartered in London. The company says its products were developed in 2010 and that it has operated independently from Netpeak Agency since 2016. Support includes a knowledge base, Help Center ticket support that usually responds within 24 hours on working days, and automatic updates.

Key features

• JavaScript rendering: Chromium rendering allows crawls of JavaScript pages, useful when client-side code affects the content or links a crawler needs to inspect.
• Structured data and technical checks: Structured-data auditing sits alongside checks for redirects, links, metadata, canonicals, and pagination, bringing a broad set of technical concerns into one crawl.
• Scraping: The built-in scraper supports up to 15 conditions and four search types: contains, Regexp, XPath, and CSS. That gives SEO and content teams flexible extraction options, though the 15-condition ceiling matters for more elaborate scraping needs.
• Built-in utilities: Internal PageRank calculation, source-code and HTTP-header checks, and sitemap generation and validation extend its use beyond identifying crawl errors.
• Integrations and exports: It connects with Google Analytics and Google Search Console, exports reports to Google Drive and Sheets, and imports CSV data. Reports can be exported as CSV, XLSX, or PDF; PDF audits can include a company logo, contacts, and recommendations, which is useful for client-facing work.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and allows 500 URLs, 5 threads, and 2 devices per user on Windows and macOS. That is a useful starting point for small sites or limited checks, but the URL and thread caps make it a poor fit for larger or frequent crawls. A 3-day trial is also offered.

Pro is available in three priced forms: $20 a month, billed 1 month; $193 a year, billed 1 year; and $496, paid once, billed forever. Each priced option includes unlimited URLs, 200 threads, 2 devices per user, and Windows and macOS support. The yearly page also shows $240 alongside the $193 a year price. Monthly suits users who want the lower commitment; yearly reduces the stated cost relative to paying the monthly price for a full year; lifetime is for buyers who prefer a one-time payment and expect ongoing use. Each is a one-user license, so it does not serve as a multi-seat team plan.

Pro Monthly, Pro Yearly, and Pro Lifetime are also presented without a published price; each includes one user, unlimited URLs, and 200 threads. The priced versions provide the clearest purchase terms, while the free edition gives up crawl scale and thread capacity.

Platforms

Netpeak Spider runs on Windows and macOS. This desktop availability suits users who want to run crawls locally, but excludes teams that need browser-only access or Linux support.

Who it's for

SEO specialists, webmasters, link builders, marketers, content teams, developers, and QA staff can use its audits, scraping, and export options for technical review and reporting. Sales teams, PPC specialists, and bloggers are also among the audiences Netpeak identifies for its products, though Spider's strongest case is for work centered on crawling and technical SEO. Privacy practices include a stated commitment not to sell personal data and to process it in compliance with the EU GDPR; service providers are contractually required to keep shared information confidential and follow processing instructions.

Pros and cons

• Pro: More than 100 technical checks, including structured data and pagination, make it suitable for broad site audits rather than just broken-link checks.
• Pro: Chromium rendering, flexible scraper search types, and several report formats support investigation as well as client-ready reporting.
• Pro: Google Analytics and Search Console integrations, plus Google Drive and Sheets exports, connect crawling work with familiar reporting workflows.
• Con: The free edition stops at 500 URLs and 5 threads, which can constrain site-wide work.
• Con: Pro is limited to one user even though it supports two devices per user, so teams needing multiple licensed operators must look beyond a single subscription.
• Con: Windows and macOS support leaves out Linux and browser-based workflows.

Alternatives

Screaming Frog SEO Spider is worth considering if Linux support matters or if its free 500-URL crawl limit better matches the job; its paid licence offers unlimited URLs.

Ahrefs is a better fit for readers who want web and API access alongside SEO data, with a free plan offering limited Site Explorer and Site Audit access.

Semrush may suit readers whose priority is its free allowance of one demo project and 10 reports per day, rather than a desktop crawler.

Mangools, SEO PowerSuite, SpyFu, Botify, and Labrika are other options to compare.

For a broader shortlist, see SEO Analytics Software, Technical SEO Software, SEO Crawler Software, SEO Audit Software, and SEO tools.

Verdict

Choose Netpeak Spider if you need a Windows or Mac desktop crawler that combines broad technical auditing with JavaScript rendering, scraping, and customizable PDF reporting. The free edition is a sensible fit for small crawls; for larger sites, Pro's unlimited URLs and 200 threads are the main reason to pay. Look elsewhere if you need Linux or browser access, or need multiple users under one license.