Free options first. Curated shortlists with why each tool wins and when not to use it. · 754 reads
Also includes a prompt pack (5 copy-paste prompts)
Analyzes top-ranking SERP pages and builds a data-driven brief with keyword density, heading structure, and content score targets in real time.
When you don't need SERP-grounded data and just need a structural outline.
Bulk SEO articles with publishing hooks for WordPress and similar stacks.
When you need a SERP research suite only, not publishing automation.
Free tier handles keyword brainstorming, H2/H3 outlines, and meta description drafts from a single prompt.
No live SERP data; can't verify competitor rankings.
Paste a topic and get keyword ideas, competitor angles, and structure suggestions with cited sources—useful for quick brief research.
Not a dedicated SEO tool; use for research, not SERP scoring.
Plans keyword clusters and publishes interlinked articles at scale.
When you need a single brief at a time, not cluster automation.
SEO brief templates and content outlines built in; minimal setup for structured briefs.
Paid; less flexible than Claude or ChatGPT for custom constraints.
Researches search intent and competitor content, then collaboratively builds and scores briefs your whole content team can edit.
Pro pricing; requires subscription even at starter tier.
| Tool | Pricing | Verified | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfer SEO | Pro | Checked 1h ago | Try → |
| ChatGPT | Free plan available | Checked 1h ago | Try → |
| Frase | Pro | Checked 1h ago | Try → |
| Perplexity | Free plan available | Checked 1h ago | Try → |
| Writesonic | Free plan available | Checked 59m ago | Try → |
| SEOWriting.ai | Free plan available | Checked 1h ago | Try → |
| Machined.ai | Pro | Checked 1h ago | Try → |
Copy and paste these prompts into your chosen tool to get started.
Fill in placeholders (optional):
Create an SEO brief for a blog post about [topic]. Include target keyword, H2/H3 structure, and meta description.
Generate a content outline for '[headline]' with 5–7 sections and keyword suggestions for each.
Write an SEO brief for a how-to article on [subject]. Include search intent and competitor angle.
Draft a blog brief for '[title]' targeting [keyword]. Add internal linking opportunities.
Create a content brief for a listicle about [topic] with 10 items and suggested word count per section.
