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Frase alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Frase: less depth than established content platforms, and AI drafts need heavy editing. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Frase, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Surfer currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Surfer logoSurferPaidNoWeb3 of 366.5
2Clearscope logoClearscopePaidNoWeb3 of 362.6
3MarketMuse logoMarketMuseFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 359.6
4AlsoAsked logoAlsoAskedFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 457.2
  1. Surfer logo

    1. SurferTop pick

    Best for: Content teams optimising articles to compete with top-ranking pages

    PaidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frase

    More mature content scoring and audits for growing teams.

    Pros

    • Real-time content score against ranking pages
    • Briefs, drafts and audits in one tool
    • Tracks brand citations in AI search

    Cons

    • Can push writers toward formulaic content
    • Not a full SEO suite
    Visit Surfer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Surfer a good Frase alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Standard plan
    99 USD/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026surferseo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    182 USD/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026surferseo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI visibility tracking
    82 USD/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026surferseo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Clearscope logo

    2. Clearscope

    Best for: Content teams and editors who want simple, reliable content grading

    PaidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frase

    Polished content grading favoured by editorial teams.

    Pros

    • Clean, writer-friendly reports and grades
    • Works in Google Docs and WordPress
    • No contracts and a free trial

    Cons

    • Relatively expensive entry price
    • Limited keyword research and auditing
    Visit Clearscope Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clearscope a good Frase alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    $129/month (Essentials)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clearscope.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clearscope.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Essentials limits
    50 tracked queries, 50 pages
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clearscope.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. MarketMuse logo

    3. MarketMuse

    Best for: Content strategists planning topic coverage across large sites

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frase

    Deeper topic planning, with a small free plan.

    Pros

    • Site-wide topic and content inventory analysis
    • Difficulty scores personalised to your site
    • Small free plan to try it

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve
    • Full value requires expensive tiers
    Visit MarketMuse Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MarketMuse a good Frase alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    1 user, 10 queries/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026marketmuse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Content briefs
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026marketmuse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Strategy plan
    10K tracked topics, 20 briefs/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026marketmuse.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. AlsoAsked logo

    4. AlsoAsked

    Best for: Writers planning article structure around real follow-up questions

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frase

    Cheap question research to feed briefs.

    Pros

    • Live People Also Ask data in a clear tree
    • Low-cost plans with unlimited users
    • API for automation

    Cons

    • No search volume or ranking data
    • Free use limited to a few searches
    Visit AlsoAsked Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AlsoAsked a good Frase alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $12/month (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    20%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data
    Live People Also Ask
    Checked Oct 25, 2026alsoasked.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Frase alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Surfer logo

Best Frase alternative for most people

Surfer

More mature content scoring and audits for growing teams.

MarketMuse logo

Best Frase alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MarketMuse

Deeper topic planning, with a small free plan.

Clearscope logo

Best Frase alternative for working in the browser

Clearscope

Polished content grading favoured by editorial teams.

Frase alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Frase?

Surfer ranks first right now. More mature content scoring and audits for growing teams. Clearscope and MarketMuse follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Frase?

Yes. MarketMuse (free plan + paid) and AlsoAsked (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Frase?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Frase?

The complaints we hear most: less depth than established content platforms; AI drafts need heavy editing.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Frase, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.