Cheapest SEO content optimizer
Pricing: Bronze $23/mo ($230/yr ≈ $19.17/mo); Silver $45/$450; Gold $69/$690. Confirm VAT at checkout.
Best for: Bloggers and freelancers who want SERP-based optimization for the least money.
Key features
- SERP-based content optimization and a content planner on Bronze
- AI monitoring of 5 questions on Bronze
- Read-only document sharing and standard AI templates on Bronze
- Integrations (Search Console, WordPress, Shopify), API/MCP, plagiarism checks and unlimited team members start at Gold ($69)
Pros
- Lowest price for real SEO optimization
- 7-day trial on Gold terms, so you can try the better plan first
- 30-day refund window on your first plan
Cons
- Bronze limits are tight (2 projects, 25 documents)
- No CMS integrations below Gold
Best budget content optimizer
Pricing: Bronze $23/mo ($230/yr); Silver $45/$450; Gold $69/$690; Platinum $93/$930; Diamond $117/$1,170. 7-day trial on Gold terms; 30-day refund on first plan.
Best for: Bloggers, freelancers and small agencies who want SERP-based optimization on a budget.
Key features
- Content optimization and a content planner on every plan
- 15,000 to 75,000 AI credits a month depending on plan
- From Gold: Content Designer, New ideas, advanced/custom AI templates, unlimited team members, plagiarism checks, GSC/WordPress/Shopify, own OpenAI key, API/MCP/AI Assistant
- AI monitoring of 5 to 20 questions on every plan, plus an advanced monitoring add-on (price after login)
- 7-day free trial on Gold plan terms; refund on first plan within 30 days
Pros
- Lowest price of any content optimizer here
- Unlimited team members, integrations and API/MCP from $69/mo
- 30-day refund window on your first plan
Cons
- Small allowances on Bronze (2 projects, 25 documents)
- Light AI search tracking (5 to 20 questions) without the add-on
- Internal linking isn't stated on the pricing page
Best budget pick for agencies
Pricing: Gold $69/mo ($690/yr), 10 projects, 75 docs; Platinum $93, 25 projects; Diamond $117, 50 projects. Unlimited team members from Gold. Bronze/Silver only allow read-only sharing.
Best for: Small agencies and freelance collectives that need many logins and client projects on a tight budget.
Key features
- Unlimited team members from Gold
- Projects work as client containers: 10, 25 or 50
- Content Designer, New ideas, advanced and custom templates from Gold
- GSC, WordPress and Shopify integrations, own OpenAI key, API/MCP/AI Assistant from Gold
- 7-day trial on Gold terms and 30-day refund window on first plan
Pros
- Unlimited members for $69/mo
- 50 projects for $117/mo
- Low risk: 30-day refund window on the first plan
Cons
- Fewer documents per month than Surfer (150 vs 360 or more)
- Roles, client reporting and support levels aren't stated
- Light AI search monitoring (10 to 20 questions) without the paid add-on
Best cheaper Frase alternative
Pricing: Bronze $23/mo ($230/yr) to Diamond $117/mo. Unlimited members from Gold ($69).
Choose it if: You mainly need an optimizer and want more documents or seats for your money.
Pros
- Lowest price for SERP optimization
- 30-day refund on your first plan; 7-day trial on Gold terms
- Plagiarism checks and your own OpenAI key from Gold
Cons
- No Content Guard-style decay monitoring stated
- Fewer CMS options than Frase
Best budget Scalenut alternative
Pricing: Bronze $23/mo ($230/yr) to Diamond $117/mo. Unlimited members from Gold. 30-day refund on first plan.
Choose it if: You want cheap, refundable, document-based optimization on monthly billing.
Pros
- Lowest-cost optimizer
- 7-day trial on Gold terms
- Search Console, WordPress and Shopify integrations from Gold
Cons
- Lighter AI tracking (5 to 20 questions) without the paid add-on
- Less automation than Scalenut
Best budget Surfer alternative
Pricing: Bronze $23/mo ($230/yr) to Diamond $117/mo ($1,170/yr). 2–50 projects, 25–150 documents, 5–20 AI-monitored questions.
Choose it if: You're a blogger, freelancer or small agency and price matters more than document volume.
Pros
- The lowest-cost SERP optimizer we've found
- 7-day trial on Gold terms; 30-day refund on your first plan
- Use your own OpenAI key from Gold
Cons
- Much lower document allowances than Surfer
- No topical map or cannibalization report stated
- Light AI search tracking without the paid add-on