Semrush vs Surfer

Side-by-side comparison · Updated September 2026

 SemrushSemrushSurferSurfer
DescriptionSemrush combines keyword and competitor research, site audits, position tracking and AI visibility reporting in plan-based workflows.Surfer helps teams plan, write and improve website content, with content guidance, a writing assistant and AI search visibility options. Choose a plan around document limits, tracked pages, team seats and AI prompts. Current plans include Discovery, Standard, Pro and Peace of Mind, with separate AI Search Analytics and Enterprise options. Annual-billing cards show monthly equivalents, but annual document limits are granted for the year. Discovery excludes Auto-Optimize. Review suggestions and validate source facts before publishing; a content score does not guarantee Google rankings.
CategorySEOSEO
RatingNo reviewsNo reviews
PricingPaidFreemium
Starting Price$139/mo$49
Plans
  • SEO — $139/mo
  • Starter — SEO + AI Search — $199/mo
  • Pro+ — SEO + AI Search — $299/mo
  • Advanced — SEO + AI Search — $549/mo
  • Discovery — annual billing monthly equivalent — $49
  • Standard — annual billing monthly equivalent — $99
  • Pro — annual billing monthly equivalent — $182
  • Peace of Mind — annual billing monthly equivalent — $299
Use Cases
  • SEO Specialists
  • Content Teams
  • Agencies
  • SEO Specialists
  • Content Teams
  • Agencies
Tags
SEOKeyword ResearchCompetitor AnalysisAI Search Visibility
SEOkeyword researchcontent editingsite auditingAI-generated article optimization
Features
Keyword research and competitor analysis
Position Tracking and Site Audit
AI visibility and sentiment monitoring
Custom prompts and AI visibility reports
Five monitored sites and 500 daily tracked keywords on entry plans
Additional users and reporting add-ons
Content Editor and content guidance
Surfy AI writing assistant
Draft and update website content
Auto-Optimize suggestions on eligible plans; excludes Discovery
AI visibility tracking with plan-specific prompt and refresh limits
Plan-dependent internal linking and cannibalization reports
Team collaboration and integrations
Monthly or annual billing with different allowance resets
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