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Frase alternatives
Frase compared with 4 alternatives: Surfer, Clearscope, NeuronWriter and Semrush.
Frase is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FraseThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Surfer | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Clearscope | Free trial · from $129/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
Frase starts at $39 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.
NeuronWriter starts 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 Frase
- 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). Frase starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Only Surfer lists a browser extension.
- Surfer also covers keyword research.
- Frase also covers AI agents.
Suits: Writers and content teams producing articles meant to rank
- Free trial · from $129/mo
Clearscope
Content optimization with term guidance and AI answer tracking
- Clearscope starts at $129 per month, billed monthly. Frase starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Clearscope also covers keyword research.
- Frase also covers AI agents.
Suits: Content teams with many writers who all need access
- 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). Frase starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Only NeuronWriter lists a browser extension.
- Frase also covers AI agents.
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). Frase starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Semrush has a free plan. Frase does not, though it has a free trial.
- Semrush also covers reports, keyword research, rank tracking, site audit and backlink analysis.
- Frase also covers AI agents and long-form writing.
Suits: Freelancers and in-house marketers who want research, tracking and audits in one account
Limits worth knowing in Frase
- Starter stops at its monthly limits; overages are optional on Professional and Scale at $5 or $4 per extra article.
- Extra seats cost $29 a month each on Professional and Scale.
- Reporting history is current only on Starter, 3 months on Professional and 12 months on Scale.
- White-label reports and a branded client portal need the custom-priced Enterprise plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Frase?
The alternatives to Frase in this directory are Surfer, Clearscope, NeuronWriter and Semrush. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Frase.
Is there a free alternative to Frase?
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.