HoneyLog vs Screpy
HoneyLog
Server-side log analytics that exposes the AI bots client-side tracking cannot see
Publishers using it: 1 · incl. Marketing with Dave
Last verified Nov 12, 2026
At a glance
- HoneyLog scores 3.5/5 and Screpy scores 2.0/5 in Benchmark Grid's independent bot & AI crawler analytics benchmark, both assessed on the same 11 criteria.
- The widest gaps are ai traffic monetization & licensing (HoneyLog 3.8, Screpy 0.2) and publisher-specific reporting (HoneyLog 3.5, Screpy 1.5).
- HoneyLog is built for small and mid-market publishers; Screpy for small.
- On total cost of ownership HoneyLog scores 2.2 and Screpy 4.1 (higher means better value, not a lower price).
- In our tracking 1 publishers use HoneyLog and 0 use Screpy.
- Scores last verified 12 Nov 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Where they differ
HoneyLog is stronger on AI Traffic Monetization & Licensing (3.8 vs 0.2), publisher-Specific Reporting (3.5 vs 1.5) and AI Traffic Reporting & Analytics (4.2 vs 2.8).
Screpy is stronger on deployment & Time to Value (4.2 vs 2.4).
Which one fits
Choose HoneyLog if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight AI Traffic Monetization & Licensing, publisher-Specific Reporting and traffic Visibility & Coverage heavily — HoneyLog leads on those in this benchmark.
Choose Screpy if…
- You publish at small scale.
- You weight deployment & Time to Value heavily — Screpy leads on it in this benchmark.
Also weighing these
The nearest-scored tools to HoneyLog and Screpy in this benchmark, listed A to Z.
- 2.3Akamai Bot ManagerEnterprise bot analytics and mitigation at the network edgeRead review
- 3.1Fastly Bot ManagementEdge bot detection with AI crawler controls and ScalePost analyticsRead review
- 2.7HUMAN SecurityBot detection and analytics validated against trillions of interactionsRead review
- 3.2ScalePostAI visibility measurement showing which AI answers cite your contentRead review
All 10 scored tools are in Best Bot & AI Crawler Analytics for Publishers.
Who uses them
Publishers we have detected running each tool, from ads.txt, site code and published case studies. Agencies, brands and vendors are excluded.
HoneyLog · 1
Screpy · 0
No publisher adoption verified yet.
Head to head
| Criterion | HoneyLog | Screpy |
|---|---|---|
| Crawler Identification & Classification11% of capability | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| Traffic Visibility & Coverage11% of capability | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Access Control & Policy Enforcement10% of capability | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| AI Traffic Monetization & Licensing10% of capability | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| AI Traffic Reporting & Analytics10% of capability | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Data Integration & Export9% of capability | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Publisher-Specific Reporting9% of capability | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Technical Performance & Scale9% of capability | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Search Bot Governance8% of capability | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Privacy & Compliance7% of capability | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Deployment & Time to Value6% of capability | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| Capability45% of composite | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 2.2 | 4.1 |
Cost of ownership
| Sub-score | HoneyLog | Screpy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 1.0 | 4.8 |
| Entry cost | 1.0 | 4.5 |
| Implementation cost | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Hidden-fee risk | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Ongoing cost | 3.0 | 3.5 |
HoneyLog pricing
14-day free trial; subscription pricing on request.
Screpy pricing
From $16/mo; tiered subscription plans published on site.
What users say
HoneyLog
2 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative
Screpy
3 positive · 6 neutral · 4 negative
Mentions we could not tie to a real user, and those flagged as promotional, are excluded. Sentiment is opinion, and is independent of the verified publisher adoptions above.
HoneyLog scores 3.5 and Screpy scores 2.0 in Benchmark Grid's independent Best Bot & AI Crawler Analytics for Publishers benchmark (benchmarkgrid.com/vs/honeylog/screpy, verified Nov 12, 2026)
Common questions
How do HoneyLog and Screpy differ?
HoneyLog is stronger on AI Traffic Monetization & Licensing (3.8 vs 0.2), publisher-Specific Reporting (3.5 vs 1.5) and AI Traffic Reporting & Analytics (4.2 vs 2.8). Screpy is stronger on deployment & Time to Value (4.2 vs 2.4). Neither is better in the abstract — which one suits you depends on which of those dimensions carries the most weight in your operation.
Which is cheaper, HoneyLog or Screpy?
On total cost of ownership — pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — HoneyLog scores 2.2/5 and Screpy scores 4.1/5. A higher score means better value, not a lower sticker price.
How are these scores calculated?
Each tool is assessed against its category's published criteria (11 in this benchmark), which make up Capability (45% of the composite), Publisher fit (40%) and Total cost of ownership (15%). Assessment is carried out by SODP's editorial team against a published methodology. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, scores or positions.
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