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| Attribute | Surfer SEO | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tool | tool |
| Summary | Surfer SEO is a content optimization platform that analyzes top-ranking pages and provides data-driven recommendations for on-page SEO, content structure, and keyword targeting. | All-in-one SEO and marketing suite for competitive research, content marketing, and campaign management. Semrush SEO tools help teams audit sites, track rankings, and optimize for search. |
| Pricing | paid · See vendor site — sample data | freemium · See vendor site — sample data |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| API | No / not listed | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Editor rating | — | — |
| Categories | SEO Tools, Content Marketing, On-Page Optimization | SEO Tools, Marketing Intelligence, Content Marketing |
| Key features | Content Editor with real-time on-page SEO scoring against competitor benchmarks · SERP Analyzer showing top-ranking pages, word count, heading structure, and keyword usage · AI-assisted Outline Builder for content structure and topic recommendations · Keyword Research with search volume, difficulty, and intent classification · Content Planner for editorial calendar management and team collaboration | Keyword research with search volume, difficulty, and intent classification · Technical site audit identifying crawl errors, on-page issues, and mobile usability problems · Position tracking for owned and competitor keywords across geographies · Backlink analysis showing referring domains, anchor text, and link quality metrics · Content marketing toolkit with topic research and SEO writing assistant (verify current features on vendor site) |
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