Bench test · AI SEO
RankMath vs Frase
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| RankMath | Frase | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score8.3/10 | score8.4/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 1 / 4 |
| from | Custom | $45/mo ▲ |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI SEO | AI SEO |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.2 ▲ | 7.8 |
| OpenAI | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Gemini | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Grok | 7.5 | 8.0 ▲ |
RankMath
- ✓Comprehensive all-in-one SEO solution
- ✓User-friendly interface with actionable recommendations
- ✓Competitive pricing with free tier available
- —Can be overwhelming for beginners with many features
- —Some advanced features require premium subscription
- —Occasional conflicts with other WordPress plugins
AI-powered content analysis and optimizationTechnical SEO auditing and fixesKeyword rank trackingSchema markup generationXML sitemap managementBulk content optimization
Frase
- ✓Best-in-class briefs
- ✓High recurring payout
- ✓SERP data
- —Add-on for unlimited AI
- —Learning curve
SERP analysisContent briefsOptimization scoringAI writer
Custom · no free tier
Try RankMath ▸$45/mo · no free tier
Try Frase ▸Verdict
Frase takes it — 8.4 to 8.3 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Frase the edge on 1 of 4 agents. It's close enough that RankMath is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.