{"id":308,"date":"2021-08-06T09:16:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T09:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/?p=308"},"modified":"2021-09-16T14:14:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T14:14:36","slug":"surfer-seo-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/surfer-seo-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Surfer SEO Alternatives (Tried &#038; Tested)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Begin Table of Contents -->\n    \n            <script>\n                var allHeadings;\n                document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) { \n                    allHeadings = Array.prototype.slice.call(document.querySelectorAll('h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6'));\n                });\n                function jumpTo(title,tag){\n                    allHeadings.forEach(function (singleHeading){\n                        if((singleHeading.localName.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ') == tag.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ') ) && (singleHeading.innerText.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ')  == title.toLowerCase().replace(\/\\u00a0\/g, ' ') )){\n                            singleHeading.scrollIntoView({behavior: 'smooth', block: 'center'});\n                        }\n                    })\n                }\n            <\/script>  \n        \n    <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-container topic-table-of-contents-align-float-left\" style=\"position: relative; float:left; margin-right: 2rem;\">\n        <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents\" style=\"background-color: rgb(240, 244, 248);                        position:relative;                        margin-bottom: 40px;                        padding: 1.5rem;                        border-radius:4px;                        display: inline-block;                        text-align: left;                        width: 300px;\">\n        \n            <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-label\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: bold;                        font-size:1rem;                        margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                TABLE OF CONTENTS\n            <\/div>\n          \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('What isSurfer SEO','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">What is Surfer SEO and Why do People Like It?<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>   \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Surfer SEO Alternatives','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Surfer SEO Alternatives and Competitors<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>  \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('1.Topic','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">1.\nTopic<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>    \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('2.Clearscope','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">2.\nClearscope<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div> \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('3.Marketmuse','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">3.\nMarketmuse<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>  \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('4. Dashword','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">4. Dashword<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div> \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('5.Frase','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">5.\nFrase<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>    \n                <div class=\"topic-table-of-contents-line topic-table-of-contents-type-heading topic-table-of-contents-tag-h2\" style=\"margin-left: 1rem;\">\n                    <p onclick=\"jumpTo('Which SurferSEO Alternative Is Right for You?','H2')\" style=\"color:rgb(16, 42, 67) !important; font-weight: normal;                        cursor: pointer;                        line-height:normal;                        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;                        font-size: 1rem;\">\n                        <span style=\"color:inherit;                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);                        line-height: 1.5rem;\">Which Surfer SEO Alternative Is Right for You?<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>  \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/wordpress-table-of-contents\" style=\"color: transparent;\" data-lasso-id=\"506\"><div style=\"position: absolute;                    bottom: -28px;                    background-image: url(https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/wordpress-table-of-contents-powered-by.png);                    background-size: contain;                    width: 134px;                    height: 22px;                    background-repeat: no-repeat;                    right: 0;                    opacity: 0.5;                    color: transparent;\">WordPress Table of Contents by Topic<\/div><\/a>\n        <style>\n\n                    \/* Alignment *\/\n                    @media screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-float-left {\n                            float: none;\n                            margin-right: 0;\n                        }\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-float-left .topic-table-of-contents,\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-left .topic-table-of-contents,\n                        .topic-table-of-contents-align-center .topic-table-of-contents{\n                            width: auto;\n                            display: block;\n                        }\n                    }\n\n                    \/* General Styles *\/\n\n                    .topic-table-of-contents-type-heading.topic-table-of-contents-line span:hover{\n                        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.4);\n                    }\n                <\/style>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- End Table of Contents -->\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer SEO is a great on-page SEO tool marketers use to create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-seo-content-in-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"507\">SEO content<\/a> and optimize it for search engines based on length, structure, and topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But is it the right tool for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tested five popular Surfer SEO alternatives for a day. This guide will help you pick the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/content-optimization-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"508\">content optimization tool<\/a> for your use case and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here are the top 5 alternatives to <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Topic<\/li><li>Clearscope<\/li><li>Marketmuse<\/li><li>Dashword<\/li><li>Frase<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><strong> and Why do People Like It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/02hseZpm9BMrf9sw4FUcWDCFRjCV8XqxBf4Vt-2nO65yOxUFIRFaOtA__0K2UYQXzyQCS5uCnb980d4GnQrRMDgQ2u0yB1MkyUr4keEbf8GcXo3nW-KjhpeZXqxOy48ZQF1S3A9E\" alt=\"Surfer SEO Alternatives\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surferseo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"509\">Surfer SEO<\/a> is an AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/content-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"510\">content optimization<\/a> tool. With an emphasis on-page search engine optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the target keyword you want to rank for. Surfer will analyze the SERPs for 100+ data points like average word count, recommended keywords, image alt tags, and <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/learn\/seo\/backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"511\">backlinks.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer SEO will then create guidelines to help you optimize content. These guidelines are shareable so anyone on your entire can pick up where you left off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instead of the \u201cwrite what your audience wants to read\u201d philosophy, Surfer focuses on the technical aspect of SEO writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes Surfer best suited for expert-level SEOs looking for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/on-page-seo\/essential-factors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"512\">on-page optimization<\/a> tool to optimize new and existing content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Surfer SEO features:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Keyword Research: <\/strong>Enter a specific keyword and get insights on <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/lsi-keywords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"513\">LSI keywords<\/a>, phrases, and related topics.<\/li><li><strong>Keyword Surfer: <\/strong>A free extension that displays keyword volume and useful metrics right within Google search.<\/li><li><strong>SERP Analyzer: <\/strong>Competitor analysis feature that scans the SERPs for ideal word count, recommended keywords, backlinks, and more.<\/li><li><strong>Content Editor: <\/strong>Use content editor to get real time insights into how well you&#8217;ve optimized your content for SEO.<\/li><li><strong>SEO Audit: <\/strong>Dicover quick wins and SEO opportunities on your website. (IMO Ahrefs has a better offering).  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer\u2019s content editor uses Google\u2019s natural language API, but it could use improvement. Here\u2019s a screenshot of their recommendations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/SWZgwv6lSogOLsjqn5FMXh_Kj-_a-f2b0qatytqvbyv9Txi_y6YEndNpkyKggqH8wptNYIi8Rp6S7tDCuvkb42W-OIPBZA0Uh0QLYCJrVuHo_42aUXy1UjZZnzPWPtVVLu6ExjeP\" alt=\"Alternatives to Surfer SEO\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how some terms are generic. Including them won\u2019t improve content quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200b\u200bPricing:<\/strong> The basic plan starts at $59\/month, while the pro plan is $99\/month. A business plan with all features is $199\/month. Surfer offers a 20% discount on all annual plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the Best <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO Alternatives<\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong>Competitors<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer SEO isn\u2019t perfect and isn\u2019t for everybody. Surfer may be inexpensive but both its content optimization and SEO audit features are subpar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, Surfer\u2019s features look great. But when you focus on many things, you barely do anything well. Surfer suffers from the same problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many features, Surfer lacks on many fronts. Hit-and-miss content optimization, subpar SEO audits, and over-complicated user experience (metrics galore) come to mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are a few limitations that hold Surfer back from being the go-to content optimization tool. Here are five Surfer SEO alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Topic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Topic.png\" alt=\"Topic\" class=\"wp-image-194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Topic.png 644w, https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Topic-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><figcaption>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/usetopic.com\/content-optimization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"514\">Topic Content Optimization<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Topic, we focus on solving one problem \u2013 streamline your content workflow with content briefs and content optimization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that research is the most crucial step in the content creation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafting a well-researched article involves understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/search-intent-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"515\">search intent,<\/a> analyzing competing articles, and uncovering questions your audience is asking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This takes time. And on top of that, you also need to figure out your angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topic automates the manual and time-consuming research process so you can spend time figuring out how to make your content stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tool helps you consolidate content research, create high-fidelity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/seo-content-briefs-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"516\">briefs<\/a>, and optimize content to drive more clicks (with our intuitive content editor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The end result? Content with high topical relevance your audience wants to read.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Section<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your target keyword and Topic will conduct competitor analysis by scanning the top search results. We\u2019ll generate a document that includes headings, questions to answer, and topics to cover. Curate this research into a robust outline with Topic&#8217;s outline builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The kicker? We source questions directly from Google <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/people-also-ask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"517\"><strong>People Also Ask<\/strong><\/a><strong> and Quora:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/5Gc0OwYrNXZu2aNAkp1LPg7Awbjv-kPYABz6oPOaV-S__g2WCntxvdNYuD9g9_fiwCru5TpeN7hmU_7N9h3dUrCcfMwX0bMvTXqpvfZQg0egveu1UQU5-rN70ph4IR-rmPElnQtD\" alt=\"Questions to Answer\"\/><figcaption>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/content-analysis-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"518\">Topic Content Analysis.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI-Powered Brief Generation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/blog\/gpt-3-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"519\">GPT-3<\/a>, Topic can automagically generate a content outline for you. Plug in a title and description and our AI will do the rest. Use this with our research section to build high-quality briefs for your writers in minutes (not hours):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7AbD9XYpKhBnzLmPN1PsTumOIfocT-8mwnGPmqs4DrhnJJAndrILa0EqkD_k491u6LK6KQ51ozExO5l182ecx9sxvj5T5VoRuvC2upxTMmhajW_V_Uo0rDvJ_dqajuOnn4Gz37kj\" alt=\"Topic Content Optimization\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Grader&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Content Grader to see what your draft is missing. Optimize before you hit publish to ensure every article covers what your audience is looking for. Our Google Docs and WordPress plugins offer content grader right where you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Use the Topic Content Grader\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/467944989?h=d4ca08d70b&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Topic<\/strong><strong> vs. <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unmatched AI-driven content brief generation.<\/li><li>Powerful content optimization.<\/li><li>Sleek, minimal, and easy-to use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lacks any technical SEO features.<\/li><li>Expensive compared to Surfer SEO.<\/li><li>AI-generated headlines can be sometimes inaccurate (we\u2019re working on it!)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Content teams and agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Our starter plan starts at $99\/month. Our plus plan (best suited for content teams or agencies) costs only $199\/month. We offer a 20% discount on all annual plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[sc name=&#8221;cta-demo-request&#8221; ]\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Clearscope<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/34HDqhTFfgYoB4Rjdc_qDyvFqXlQ4uClzvZNAfkLi72FrRKbsDSN8UxEqVQ6aqbCbicIyV8bDsrLv9SWI41Ib4cidiryxRYPeSIKEl_9FKGllbw68TjILKII4m1hx6qHMVC7f0-m\" alt=\"Surfer SEO Alternatives\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/clearscope.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"520\">Clearscope<\/a> was one of the first content optimization tools on the market. Their co-founder Bernard Huang is well-known in the SEO industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writers use Clearscope to create long-form content that\u2019s loved by both readers and Google. The result? A great reading experience and higher organic traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearscope\u2019s strength is its AI-driven content optimization feature \u201cOptimize\u201d. With Optimize, you save time and eliminate any guesswork in figuring out what readers want to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop your draft into Clearscope and get actionable insights on content relevance, content depth, and LSI keywords to include. You\u2019ll also see a letter grade that indicates how well you\u2019ve optimized your blog post for SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clearscope<\/strong><strong> vs. <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A++ quality content optimization<\/li><li>Writing assistance features.<\/li><li>Easier to use vs Surfer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No technical SEO features.<\/li><li>No competitor analysis.<\/li><li>Pricey than Surfer SEO.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Content managers and agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Clearscope\u2019s most popular plan costs $350\/month. The newly introduced $150\/month plan, while cheaper, is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Further Reading:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/clearscope-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"521\"><em>5 Clearscope Alternatives (Tried &amp; Tested)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>Marketmuse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Em6U4h4yCkkzJvapVJPSoGHyppfEgInZULLovmDnWCk21G3XwFRFRjYMKeEXmIHxge8Vf0EoMBFevzBtSIxgviPy-KXzpO_Y1bSLnSEh-LweI2GA66XthzIJMnjbJGVwX96Ad4sC\" alt=\"Surfer SEO Alternatives\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketmuse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"522\">Marketmuse<\/a> is an enterprise content strategy and intelligence platform. Their focus lies in automating your content strategy with artificial intelligence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Surfer SEO, Marketmuse tackles a broader problem. You can create an entire content strategy from scratch, auto-generate first drafts of an article with NLP, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/seo-content-briefs-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"523\">create content briefs<\/a> for your writers using AI, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes Marketmuse the most feature-rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/surfer-seo-alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"524\">Surfer SEO alternative<\/a> best suited for large teams with big budgets looking for help with end-to-end content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some key Marketmuse features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Surfaces headings, subtopics, questions to build a detailed content brief.<\/li><li>Content Inventory helps you manage your entire content library in one place.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Content scoring system to grade content before you hit publish.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest downside of Marketmuse?  It&#8217;s unclear pricing. What\u2019s a query vs a credit? What\u2019s an application? You\u2019ll never know unless you dive deeper into their support docs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/vdQoBtzbG99R8ubmhRL9nsWHKshvX7IPCtHonWRNH0VKAqflhpUkYcQ7OoVtgGAYUsj8Y6_HDEJEt4KyTWMKd29QyeoU1ACWLML1Mi8VpR92FlkLVrXLmU5zAt9AChifSywGDXWd\" alt=\"Marketmuse Pricing\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketmuse<\/strong><strong> vs. <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Content inventory.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Content brief generation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Great content optimization.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unclear and expensive pricing.<\/li><li>Complicated workflow results in a steep learning curve.<\/li><li>Poor UX\/UI can lower adoption rates.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Enterprise companies looking for help with end-to-end content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Marketmuse offers a cheaper plan at $179\/month. Be ready to shell out $999\/month to access all their features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Further Reading:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/marketmuse-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"525\"><em>5 Marketmuse Alternatives (Tried &amp; Tested)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Dashword<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/bLxqQn2xzuys1LNNa5kP2CHcMBdsIkz8Sqdd5Up_0NrovnlqCx0GMvzTIKo1Eps-3LNY3VfMPREMyFF1sKOHHFRY0I6rNUyl3M9hSKdwXE6ZBByPm5OBTHVqbFS7FRjfSt498nvX\" alt=\"Dashword\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dashword.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"526\">Dashword<\/a> is a content optimization tool that offers features like Clearscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The content editor offers keyword suggestions on the left, a letter-based content grade to gauge content quality, and recommended word count on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your target keyword and Dashword will generate a report of competing articles in SERPs. This includes average word count, content grade, relevant terms, and readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashword\u2019s biggest downside? Poor term quality. For example, when I run a report for &#8220;SEO content&#8221;, I&#8217;m shown vague terms like \u201cgood idea\u201d, \u201cgreat way\u201d, and \u201cexample&#8221;:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/dMX-R_Sxx_J3dcoPGpNIchNV27PlZgWxshyPGr81nMEWDUIFUfyftz-px88H0c61nF0QcfLMU0n5A3M4OtMChIYA-66PRrzvaKc4rNFBhcM_TMsRurZFgQ4Tme_15fsAqlaECkYc\" alt=\"Dashword Report\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dashword vs. <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Access to unlimited reports.<\/li><li>Simple and intuitive user interface.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cheaper than Surfer SEO.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Poor content optimization.<\/li><li>No keyword research tool.<\/li><li>No technical SEO features.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Freelancers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>To access unlimited reports, you\u2019ll be paying a flat $99\/month. Dashword also offers a free trial with one free report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Frase<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Ncu3XK5I-Tp0bykxDou3VLCGmBrsI_Uf3rmbThUmN-7QTUmx-OkHX5m4ZrPThlPswAd7uJtbWACWD_Ic_frSs3RRQzGCwQgxcyTxnS7Bh6xd2FNAA8P6nZrlUudwKw6vgdZscXVE\" alt=\"Frase\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frase.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"527\">Frase<\/a> is a content answer engine platform. Their strength lies in answering questions your readers might have with their chatbot integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frase also offers content brief generation. While not great, it gets the job done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frase can output a huge list of subtopics \u2013 usually 100+. You\u2019ll need to sift through them and pick what&#8217;s relevant. If you don\u2019t, your writer jam might jam all the subtopics in the article. Which equals a poor reader experience and higher writing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some key Frase features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Surfaces headings, subtopics, and questions to help you build a content brief.<\/li><li>AI answer engine chatbot helps answer questions your readers may have.<\/li><li>Content scoring system to grade content before you hit publish.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Frase is best suited for anyone on a tight budget and willing to take the time to curate the subtopics list themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frase<\/strong><strong> vs. <\/strong><strong>Surfer SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Robust Q&amp;A features.<\/li><li>Decent content brief generation.<\/li><li>Questions to answer (research).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No technical SEO features.<\/li><li>Weak content optimization.<\/li><li>Lacks a keyword research tool.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Bloggers and freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> The basic plan starts at $45\/month. The team plan costs $115\/month. Frase also offers custom enterprise plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Further Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/frase-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"528\"><em>5 Best Frase Alternatives (Tried &amp; Tested)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which SurferSEO Alternative Is Right for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any tool in this list, Surfer SEO has its pros and cons. Based on your use and budget, it may or may not be the right solution for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our recommendation:<\/strong> pick a tool that offers the features you need at a price that fits your budget. Some tools offer a free (or inexpensive) trial, take advantage of them!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a high-quality content brief and optimization tool to help you create better SEO content, faster? 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