Bench test · AI SEO
BrightEdge vs Frase
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| BrightEdge | Frase | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score7.7/10 | score7.6/10 |
| agents won | 3 / 4 ▲ | 1 / 4 |
| from | — | $45/mo ▲ |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI SEO | AI SEO |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.6 ▲ | 7.2 |
| OpenAI | 7.4 ▲ | 7.1 |
| Gemini | 8.1 | 8.6 ▲ |
| Grok | 7.5 ▲ | 7.3 |
BrightEdge
- ✓Robust for large enterprises with complex sites
- ✓AI-driven insights save manual analysis time
- —High pricing tier limits small business access
- —Steep learning curve for platform navigation
AI-powered SEO recommendationsTechnical website auditsContent performance analyticsCompetitive intelligence trackingEnterprise-scale reportingSite audit automation
Frase
- ✓Best-in-class briefs
- ✓High recurring payout
- ✓SERP data
- —Add-on for unlimited AI
- —Learning curve
SERP analysisContent briefsOptimization scoringAI writer
Pricing on their site
Try BrightEdge ▸$45/mo
Try Frase ▸Verdict
BrightEdge takes it — 7.7 to 7.6 (a photo finish).
The panel gave BrightEdge the edge on 3 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Frase is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.