Bench test · AI SEO
SEMrush Writing Assistant vs Frase
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| SEMrush Writing Assistant | Frase | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score7.6/10 | score7.6/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 2 / 4 ▲ |
| from | $120/mo | $45/mo ▲ |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI SEO | AI SEO |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.6 ▲ | 7.2 |
| OpenAI | 7.0 | 7.1 ▲ |
| Gemini | 8.5 | 8.6 ▲ |
| Grok | 7.3 | 7.3 |
SEMrush Writing Assistant
- ✓Combines writing and SEO optimization in one tool
- ✓Integrates with broader SEMrush suite
- ✓Actionable, data-driven feedback
- —Requires SEMrush subscription
- —Learning curve for feature navigation
- —SEO focus may overwhelm general writers
Real-time SEO recommendationsReadability and tone analysisAI-powered content generationPlagiarism detectionGrammar and style checkingKeyword optimization suggestions
Frase
- ✓Best-in-class briefs
- ✓High recurring payout
- ✓SERP data
- —Add-on for unlimited AI
- —Learning curve
SERP analysisContent briefsOptimization scoringAI writer
$45/mo
Try Frase ▸Verdict
Dead heat — both land at 7.6. Pick on price and fit.