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Clearscope alternatives
Clearscope compared with 4 alternatives: Surfer, Frase, NeuronWriter and Semrush.
Clearscope is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $129 per month, billed monthly. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClearscopeThis tool | Free trial · from $129/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Surfer | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Frase | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| NeuronWriter | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Semrush | Free plan · from $117.33/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Clearscope starts at $129 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Surfer, Frase, NeuronWriter and Semrush start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Clearscope
- Free trial · from $49/mo
Surfer
Content editor that scores articles for search and AI citations
- Surfer starts at $49 per month, billed yearly ($59 billed monthly). Clearscope starts at $129 per month, billed monthly.
- Only Surfer lists a browser extension.
Suits: Writers and content teams producing articles meant to rank
- Free trial · from $39/mo
Frase
AI content agent that drafts, publishes and refreshes articles
- Frase starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly). Clearscope starts at $129 per month, billed monthly.
- Frase also covers AI agents.
- Clearscope also covers keyword research.
Suits: Small teams that want articles drafted and published with little hands-on work
- Free trial · from $19/mo
NeuronWriter
Content editor that scores drafts against the pages already ranking
- NeuronWriter starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($23 billed monthly). Clearscope starts at $129 per month, billed monthly.
- Only NeuronWriter lists a browser extension.
- Clearscope also covers keyword research.
Suits: Writers optimizing blog posts for a target keyword
- Free plan · from $117.33/mo
Semrush
SEO suite for keyword research, rank tracking and AI search visibility
- Semrush starts at $117.33 per month, billed annually ($139 billed monthly). Clearscope starts at $129 per month, billed monthly.
- Semrush has a free plan. Clearscope does not, though it has a free trial.
- Semrush also covers reports, rank tracking, site audit and backlink analysis.
- Clearscope also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
Limits worth knowing in Clearscope
- There is no free plan, and the pricing page shows no discount for paying yearly.
- Essentials allows 50 tracked queries and 50 monitored pages; more pages and drafts are paid add-ons.
- The pricing page names ChatGPT and Gemini for query tracking, while the homepage also names Claude.
- Invoice payment is only for custom yearly plans; other plans are paid by card.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Clearscope?
The alternatives to Clearscope in this directory are Surfer, Frase, NeuronWriter and Semrush. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Clearscope.
Is there a free alternative to Clearscope?
Yes. Semrush has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.