🦉 PageSEO vs Surfer SEO
Surfer helps you write. PageSEO tells you what needs writing (or fixing).
Quick Comparison
| 🦉 PageSEO | Surfer SEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Price | Free | $99/mo (Essential) |
| Pro Price | $19-49/mo | $219/mo (Scale) |
| Weekly Plans | ||
| GSC Integration | Varies | |
| Target User | Busy site owners | Content writers, content agencies, SEO content teams |
Surfer SEO Strengths
- Best content optimization tool out there
- NLP scoring in real-time is slick
- Google Docs integration actually works
Surfer SEO Limitations
- Only helps with content creation - not existing site fixes
- Assumes you know what to write about
- No technical SEO stuff at all
Which Should You Choose?
Choose PageSEO if:
- You want to improve existing pages, not just create new ones
- You don't know what to prioritize first
- Title/meta optimization matters more to you than long-form content
Choose Surfer SEO if:
- You're mostly creating new content from scratch
- AI writing assistance sounds useful
- You're a content agency churning out articles
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Surfer with PageSEO?
Yep. Use PageSEO to find what needs work, then use Surfer to write or optimize it.
Does PageSEO have content scoring?
Nope. We focus on actionable recommendations, not content grades. Different tools.