FAQ

Do I need a DataForSEO account?

Yes. SEODesktop is a UI layer on top of DataForSEO's API — you bring the account, you pay DataForSEO per call. See Get Your Credentials.

How much does DataForSEO cost?

Most agency workflows land at $15–60/month in actual calls. See Understanding Pricing for a breakdown.

Is my DataForSEO key sent to SEODesktop's servers?

No. Your key is stored in your OS keychain and calls go directly from your machine to DataForSEO. No proxy, no middle-tier server. See Where Your Data Lives.

Do I have to use AI features?

No. AI is an opt-in capability. You can ignore Settings → AI Providers entirely and every other view still works on the DataForSEO data alone.

Can I run SEODesktop offline?

Yes, for already-cached data. Any view backed by a cached DataForSEO response opens offline. New queries require an internet connection to reach api.dataforseo.com.

Will my data get sold / shared?

No. There is no telemetry, no analytics, no shared data. SEODesktop has no backend that collects anything from you.

Which platforms do you support?

Windows 10+ (64-bit) and macOS 13+ (Apple Silicon and Intel). Linux is not currently supported.

Can I self-host SEODesktop?

It's a desktop app — it runs locally by design. If you want to run it on a remote machine (e.g. via remote desktop or VNC) that's fine, but there's no server-mode deployment.

How do I uninstall?

See Installation → Uninstalling.

Who builds SEODesktop?

One developer — Sebastian Kraus, based in Weikersheim, Germany. See the maker section on the landing page for the story.