Bench test · AI SEO
SurferSEO vs Frase
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| SurferSEO | Frase | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score8.6/10 | score8.4/10 |
| agents won | 3 / 4 ▲ | 0 / 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 | 9.2 ▲ | 9.1 |
| Grok | 8.5 ▲ | 8.0 |
SurferSEO
- ✓Data-driven recommendations based on actual top-ranking pages
- ✓User-friendly interface with clear actionable insights
- ✓Helps improve search rankings and organic traffic
- —Subscription-based pricing may be costly for small teams
- —Results depend heavily on keyword selection accuracy
- —Doesn't guarantee ranking improvements
Content analysis and optimization recommendationsCompetitor SERP analysisKeyword research and density optimizationOn-page SEO auditContent outline generationReal-time scoring and guidance
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 SurferSEO ▸$45/mo · no free tier
Try Frase ▸Verdict
SurferSEO takes it — 8.6 to 8.4 (a photo finish).
The panel gave SurferSEO the edge on 3 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Frase is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.