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Features
42 features across 22 categories
AI Customization(2)
Customize AI writing and optimization with brand-specific knowledge and guidelines
Create custom writing voices for AI content generation aligned with brand tone and style
AI Writing(2)
Generate ready-to-rank articles in minutes with AI-powered research, writing, and optimization capabilities
AI assistant that edits, rephrases, and refines content in real-time with capabilities like backing sentences with statistics, rewriting in active voice, and providing examples
Analytics(4)
Track, measure, and improve AI visibility with insights on Visibility Score, mention gaps, and competitor share of voice
Identify content cannibalization issues where multiple pages compete for the same keywords
Monitor content performance, get notified about ranking drops, and identify articles with quick-win potential for refresh
Get real-time feedback on overall on-page optimization with metrics for structure, word count, NLP-ready keywords, and images
Automation(1)
Automatically scan site and add internal links so Google and AI tools can better understand topics and show pages in the right context
Brand Monitoring(1)
See how AI frames your brand to catch bad narratives early
Collaboration(3)
Leave comments on content for team collaboration and feedback
Share content and collaborate with external team members via shareable links
Work on the same page simultaneously with teammates and collaborators with multiple contributors editing one document
Competitive Analysis(2)
Spot exactly where competitors appear in AI search and you don't to identify visibility opportunities
Advanced analysis of search engine results pages to understand ranking factors and competition
Content Analysis(2)
Differentiate between human-written and AI-generated content to evaluate text authenticity, support content quality standards, and stay ahead of regulations
Check content originality to safeguard work from penalties and ensure genuine, unique content publication
Content Optimization(4)
Transform AI-generated content into human-like writing by rewriting texts to sound authentic and help pass AI detection
Get content ranked and cited with 1-click optimization aligned with AI search guidelines
Comprehensive editor for writing and optimizing content with real-time feedback and suggestions
Optimize content for Google and AI chats by identifying content gaps, adding missing context, and fine-tuning around entities and topics that matter
Content Planning(3)
Identify content gaps and get ideas for new content based on competitor analysis and search trends
Structure content into detailed outlines with unique potential headings and questions for better content organization
Research and plan content clusters designed to increase topical authority and position as expert in niche for better AI citation
Content Templates(1)
Build custom content templates for different article types and writing styles
Dashboard(1)
Central hub for accessing insights from content planning and audits to performance monitoring all in one place
Enterprise(1)
White-label the platform for resale or internal use with custom branding
Integrations(2)
Access Surfer's API for custom integrations and programmatic access to features and data
Grow brand visibility in Google's AI ecosystem with Gemini integration in AI Tracker
Keyword Research(1)
Research and analyze keywords for content planning and optimization
Localization(1)
Write and optimize content in multiple languages with real-time metrics for structure, word count, NLP-ready keywords, and images
Monitoring(1)
Get alerts when your rankings drop so you can take action quickly
Organization(4)
Track all account and content activity with detailed logs for accountability and audit purposes
Manage multiple domains without brand or context bleed with separate workspaces for different brands
Track and restore previous versions of content for tracking changes and rollbacks
Organize content into folders for better project and content organization
Reporting(1)
Export content and analytics data for external analysis and reporting
SEO(1)
AI-powered recommendations for on-page SEO optimization based on competitive analysis and NLP
Security(1)
Single Sign-On and enterprise-grade security controls for large organizations
Support(3)
Get strategic advisory services from Surfer experts as part of enterprise package
Get a dedicated success manager for strategic guidance and account optimization
Get personalized onboarding and training to get started with the platform effectively
Pricing
Discovery
- ✓Create or Optimize 120 Documents
- ✓Track 10 Pages
- ✓AI SEO Optimization Guidelines
- ✓Surfy (AI SEO Assistant) & Humanizer
- ✓Plagiarism Check
- ✓1-click content optimization
- ✓1-click Internal Linking
- ✓AI Detector & Humanizer
- ✓Track 0 AI prompts
- ✓1 Brand Workspace
- ✓1 Team Seat
- ✓WordPress Integration
- ✓Google Docs Integration
- ✓Contentful Integration
- ✓Zapier Integration
- ✓Data Export
- ✓Google Sign-In
- ✓Knowledge Base
- ✓Customer Support (24h, Mon–Fri)
- ✓Surfer Academy
- ✓Content Optimization Masterclass
- ✓AI Search Optimization Masterclass
Standard
- ✓Create or Optimize 360 Documents
- ✓Track AI Visibility
- ✓Track 25 AI Prompts, refreshed weekly
- ✓Integrations
- ✓1-click Content Optimization
- ✓Brand Knowledge
- ✓Team Collaboration
- ✓Plagiarism Checker
- ✓1-click Internal Linking
- ✓Content Ideas & Coverage Gap
- ✓Templates & Custom Voices
- ✓Rank Drop Detection
- ✓Cannibalization Report
- ✓Track 50 Pages
- ✓Content Audit
- ✓Keyword Research
- ✓Ranking Drop Alerts
- ✓Topical Map
- ✓SERP Analyzer
- ✓3 Team Seats
- ✓1 Week content version history
- ✓1 Week Activity Log
- ✓Live Collaboration
- ✓Comments
- ✓Folders
- ✓External Collaboration Links
- ✓WordPress Integration
- ✓Google Docs Integration
- ✓Contentful Integration
- ✓Zapier Integration
- ✓Data Export
- ✓Google Sign-In
- ✓Knowledge Base
- ✓Customer Support (24h, Mon–Fri)
- ✓Surfer Academy
- ✓Content Optimization Masterclass
- ✓AI Search Optimization Masterclass
- ✓Personalized Onboarding
Pro
Popular- ✓Create or Optimize 360 Documents
- ✓Track AI Visibility
- ✓Track 50 AI Prompts, refreshed daily
- ✓Integrations
- ✓5 Brand Workspaces
- ✓1-click Content Optimization
- ✓Brand Knowledge
- ✓Team Collaboration
- ✓Plagiarism Checker
- ✓1-click Internal Linking
- ✓Content Ideas & Coverage Gap
- ✓Templates & Custom Voices
- ✓Rank Drop Detection
- ✓Cannibalization Report
- ✓Track 200 Pages
- ✓Content Audit
- ✓Keyword Research
- ✓Ranking Drop Alerts
- ✓Topical Map
- ✓SERP Analyzer
- ✓5 Team Seats
- ✓1 Month content version history
- ✓1 Month Activity Log
- ✓Live Collaboration
- ✓Comments
- ✓Folders
- ✓External Collaboration Links
- ✓WordPress Integration
- ✓Google Docs Integration
- ✓Contentful Integration
- ✓Zapier Integration
- ✓Data Export
- ✓Google Sign-In
- ✓Knowledge Base
- ✓Customer Support (24h, Mon–Fri)
- ✓Surfer Academy
- ✓Content Optimization Masterclass
- ✓AI Search Optimization Masterclass
- ✓Personalized Onboarding
- ✓Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Peace of Mind
- ✓Create or Optimize Unlimited Documents
- ✓Track AI Visibility
- ✓Track 100 AI Prompts, refreshed daily
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Unlimited Brand Workspaces
- ✓1-click Content Optimization
- ✓Brand Knowledge
- ✓Team Collaboration
- ✓Plagiarism Checker
- ✓1-click Internal Linking
- ✓Content Ideas & Coverage Gap
- ✓Templates & Custom Voices
- ✓Rank Drop Detection
- ✓Cannibalization Report
- ✓Track 500 Pages
- ✓Content Audit
- ✓Keyword Research
- ✓Ranking Drop Alerts
- ✓Topical Map
- ✓Advanced SERP Analysis
- ✓10 Team Seats
- ✓6 Months content version history
- ✓12 Months Activity Log
- ✓Live Collaboration
- ✓Comments
- ✓Folders
- ✓External Collaboration Links
- ✓WordPress Integration
- ✓Google Docs Integration
- ✓Contentful Integration
- ✓Zapier Integration
- ✓Data Export
- ✓API Access
- ✓Google Sign-In
- ✓Knowledge Base
- ✓Customer Support (24h, Mon–Fri)
- ✓Surfer Academy
- ✓Content Optimization Masterclass
- ✓AI Search Optimization Masterclass
- ✓Personalized Onboarding
- ✓Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Enterprise
- ✓SSO & Enterprise-grade Security
- ✓Comprehensive Advisory Program
- ✓Legal Onboarding Assistance
- ✓Early access to new features
- ✓Custom Limits
- ✓Tailored Team Onboarding
- ✓White-label
- ✓Priority Support
- ✓Custom solutions for complex needs
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Integrations
6 known integrations