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Contadu alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Contadu alternative is Scalenut (2.4 GPA).
Contadu compared with 8 alternatives: NeuronWriter, Surfer, Frase, Page Optimizer Pro, Scalenut and 3 more.
Contadu is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ContaduThis tool | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| NeuronWriter | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Surfer | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Frase | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Page Optimizer Pro | From $40/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Scalenut | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web |
| contentbird | From €399/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Semji | Paid | No | Web |
| Textmetrics | Paid | No | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Contadu starts at $37 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 Contadu
NeuronWriter
Content editor that scores drafts against the pages already ranking
- NeuronWriter starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($23 billed monthly).
- NeuronWriter also covers long-form writing.
- NeuronWriter does not cover reports, keyword research, content optimization and internal linking, which Contadu does.
Suits: Writers optimizing blog posts for a target keyword
Surfer
Content editor that scores articles for search and AI citations
- Surfer starts at $49 per month, billed yearly ($59 billed monthly).
- Surfer also covers long-form writing.
- Surfer does not cover reports, content optimization and internal linking, which Contadu does.
Suits: Writers and content teams producing articles meant to rank
Frase
AI content agent that drafts, publishes and refreshes articles
- Frase starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Frase lists no browser extension, which Contadu has.
- Frase also covers AI agents and long-form writing.
- Frase does not cover reports, keyword research, content optimization and internal linking, which Contadu does.
Suits: Small teams that want articles drafted and published with little hands-on work
Page Optimizer Pro
On-page SEO scoring against the pages that already rank
- Page Optimizer Pro starts at $40 per month, billed monthly.
- Page Optimizer Pro also covers rank tracking, AI search visibility and schema markup.
- Page Optimizer Pro does not cover reports and internal linking, which Contadu does.
Suits: SEOs who tune individual pages against the current top results
Scalenut
AI article writing and optimization with AI answer tracking
- Scalenut starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
- Scalenut lists no browser extension, which Contadu has.
- Scalenut also covers long-form writing and AI search visibility.
- Scalenut does not cover reports, which Contadu does.
Suits: Small teams producing a steady flow of blog articles with AI help
contentbird
Content operations platform for teams, from planning to SEO rankings
- contentbird starts at €399 per month for 3 users and 2 projects.
- contentbird also covers workflow automation, long-form writing and rank tracking.
- contentbird does not cover reports and internal linking, which Contadu does.
Suits: Marketing teams that plan, approve and publish content in one shared system
Semji
GEO and SEO content platform that tracks AI answers and publishes
- Semji lists no browser extension, which Contadu has.
- Semji also covers AI agents and AI search visibility.
- Semji does not cover keyword research and internal linking, which Contadu does.
Suits: Large marketing teams running SEO and GEO content in several markets
Textmetrics
Content governance editor for SEO, readability and brand guidelines
- Textmetrics does not cover keyword research and internal linking, which Contadu does.
Suits: Large organizations holding many writers to one writing guide
Limits worth knowing in Contadu
- There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial; a refund can be requested within 30 days for the first plan bought.
- Each plan caps content strategies, content writer analyses, AI words and projects; Freelance stops at 5 projects.
- Editor integration with your own CMS and extended API access come only with Enterprise.
- The company also sells NeuronWriter, which covers much of the same ground.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Contadu?
The alternatives to Contadu in this directory are NeuronWriter, Surfer, Frase, Page Optimizer Pro, Scalenut, contentbird, Semji and Textmetrics. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Contadu.
Is there a free alternative to Contadu?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. NeuronWriter, Surfer, Frase and Scalenut offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.