Surfer SEO
Write content that ranks, with a live SEO score while you type
SEO writing tool that checks your article against the pages already ranking on Google and tells you what to add.
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About Surfer SEO
Surfer SEO helps you write articles that have a real chance to rank. You enter the keyword you want to rank for, and Surfer looks at the pages already on the first page of Google. Then it gives you a Content Score while you write, with the words, topics, headings and length your article is missing.
You can write in Surfer's own editor or use it inside Google Docs and WordPress. It can also draft a full article with AI, audit pages you already published and show which ones are slipping. Newer plans also track how your brand shows up in AI answers like ChatGPT.
There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial. It is not cheap, so it makes the most sense if you publish content regularly and care about Google traffic.
Best for
- Bloggers
- SEO agencies
- Content marketers
- Affiliate site owners
- Copywriters
Key features
- Content Editor with a live Content Score
- Keyword research and topic clusters
- AI article writer
- Audit of pages you already published
- Google Docs and WordPress integration
- Tracking of your brand in AI answers
- Plagiarism and AI content checks
Pros & cons
Pros
- Clear, practical advice while you write
- Works inside Google Docs and WordPress
- Good for planning a whole topic, not just one post
- Trusted by many SEO agencies
Cons
- No free plan, only a 7-day trial
- Expensive for occasional writers
- Chasing the score can make text sound stiff
Pricing plans
120 documents, 10 tracked pages ($49 / month billed yearly)
360 documents, AI answer tracking ($99 / month billed yearly)
360 documents, daily AI tracking, 5 brand workspaces ($182 / month billed yearly)
Custom limits, SSO and white label
Prices are shown in USD and can change. They may also vary by country, currency, taxes and billing period (monthly or yearly). Always confirm the final price on the official website.
