Surfer SEO

Surfer tells you what to write to actually rank for a keyword.

Plug in a target search term. Surfer analyzes the top 10 results on Google and gives you a content brief: target word count, specific headings to include, related keywords with frequency targets, and questions to answer. Then you write in their editor and watch the score update in real time as you cover the recommended terms.

The platform also includes keyword research, content audits for existing pages, and SERP analysis features. The Google Docs integration lets writers work in their usual environment with the brief and live scoring in a sidebar. Integrations with AI writing tools enable assisted drafting.

Paid subscription with tiers scaling by content reports per month and team seats. Higher tiers unlock more integrations and advanced workflow features.

Best for content marketing teams publishing 4+ SEO posts a month with budget for premium tooling. For smaller teams or lower content velocity, Frase covers most of the same ground at a lower price point.