SurferSEO

Don't leave your SEO strategy up to chance

From $89/mo

About SurferSEO

SurferSEO transforms content optimization from guesswork to science. The Content Editor analyzes top-ranking pages for your keyword and provides real-time guidance: word count, heading structure, NLP terms to include, and a content score that correlates with rankings. Surfer AI ($29/article credit on top of subscription) generates SEO-optimized drafts automatically. The platform excels at on-page optimization but doesn't cover technical SEO or backlinks—pair it with Ahrefs or Semrush for complete coverage. Pricing: Essential ($89/month) includes 30 Content Editor articles and 120 Audits; Scale ($219) scales to 100 articles; Scale AI adds AI credits. The 30% recurring affiliate commission makes it popular with marketing influencers.

Key Features

Content Editor with real-time SEO scoring

SERP Analyzer for competitor content analysis

Surfer AI for generating SEO-optimized content

NLP keyword recommendations based on top pages

Content Audit for existing page optimization

Outline generator with heading suggestions

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Data-driven content optimization with clear scoring
• Real-time feedback while writing
• Surfer AI generates solid first drafts quickly
• Integrates with Google Docs and WordPress
• Content scores correlate well with actual rankings

Cons

• Expensive for occasional content creators
• No technical SEO or backlink analysis
• AI credits cost extra on top of subscription
• Recommendations can feel formulaic at times

Best For

Content marketers optimizing for search SEO agencies managing multiple clients Bloggers wanting data-driven content strategy Teams scaling content production with AI