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// under_the_hood

Frase

SEO Content Optimization

frase.io
[ ] unclaimed

$ stack_track_scores

methodology →
Transparency
7
0–100. Disclosure breadth + source quality.
Agentic Autonomy
15
0–100. Autonomy × breadth × outcome pricing.
Buyer Risk
RED
Green / amber / red. Procurement signal.
Change Velocity (90d)
15
Detected changes in the last 90 days.
scored today

$ technical_anatomy

Wrapper Status
Pure Wrapper

Thin layer over a third-party foundation model. No proprietary weights.

Agent Autonomy
Copilot

Suggests; human approves every action.

Data Governance
External Processing

Data is sent to vendor infrastructure for processing.

Deployment
Unknown

Where the inference pipeline runs.

Data Retention
Unknown

How long ingested data persists in vendor systems.

Last Detected Update
today

When we last detected a meaningful infrastructure change.

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Use cases
Unknown
Channels
Unknown
Output types
Unknown
Integrations
Unknown

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Pricing model
Unknown

How customers are charged.

Pricing transparency
Unknown

Is pricing visible without sales contact?

Time to value
Unknown

How quickly customers see results.

Compliance
Unknown
Notable customers
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Customer logo count
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Public customer logos counted on vendor site.

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Founded
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Year of incorporation.

Team size
Unknown

Headcount band.

Funding stage
Unknown

Latest disclosed round.

Headquarters
Unknown

Primary office location.

$ changelog --tail

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$ how_ai_describes_us

all drift →

Weekly capture of how Gemini and Perplexity answer questions about Frase. Hallucinations are checked against the verified facts above.

  • perplexity/sonar8 days ago[ ] not mentioned

    prompt: Recommend the top AI tools for SEO Content Optimization. List 5 with one-sentence descriptions.

    The top 5 AI tools for SEO content optimization are **Rankability**, **Surfer SEO**, **Clearscope**, **Writesonic**, and **NeuronWriter**, each offering distinct strengths in keyword research, on-page scoring, or editorial alignment. 1. **Rankability**: Combines IBM Watson and Google NLP to deliver exceptionally accurate keyword recommendations that consistently outperform competitors like Surfer SEO[1][3]. 2. **Surfer SEO**: Analyzes top-ranking pages to translate data into actionable on-page recommendations, providing high accuracy in content scoring[1][5]. 3. **Clearscope**: Focuses on optimizing human-written content to rank faster by suggesting AI-powered terms that align with editorial team grading standards[2][5]. 4. **Writesonic**: Offers a user-friendly platform for creating SEO-optimized content with real-time SERP analysis and keyword research via Ahrefs and Semrush integrations[1][2]. 5. **NeuronWriter**: Optimizes content using semantic models and SERP analysis to help users efficiently create high-ranking articles with internal link ideas and keyword suggestions[1][5].

  • perplexity/sonar8 days ago[✓] mentioned1 hallucination

    prompt: What does Frase do? It is an AI tool in the SEO Content Optimization category. Include who it competes with, pricing model, and any notable customers. Be specific and factual.

    Frase is an **AI-powered content operating system** that helps teams research, draft, and optimize content to **rank on Google** and **get cited by AI search engines** (such as ChatGPT, Perplexiiity, and Google AI Overviews) [2][6]. It reads top-ranking search results, extracts semantic topics and keywords using Natural Language Processing, drafts content in your brand voice, and provides a real-time **Topic Score** as you write to ensure coverage matches competitors [1][5][7]. ### Core Capabilities * **SEO & GEO Optimization:** Frase optimizes for traditional SEO (Google rankings) and **Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)** to improve visibility in AI chatbots and language models [4][16]. * **Automated Workflow:** It bundles SERP research, AI-assisted drafting, content briefs, and scoring into a single agent-driven workflow [8][6]. * **Auto-Optimize:** A feature that applies keyword placement, heading structure, and brand governance fixes in one click [9]. * **AI Visibility Tracking:** Monitors whether your domain is cited by major AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini [3][8]. ### Competitors Frase competes primarily with other AI-driven SEO content optimization tools, including: * **Surfer SEO** [15] * **Newswriter** (likely referring to **Writer** or a similar AI writing tool) [15] * Tools focused on content research and planning like **Clearscope** or **MarketMuse** (implied by its niche in "SEO content research and planning") [7] ### Pricing Model Frase uses a **monthly subscription model** with tiered plans based on the number of AI-optimized articles, audit pages, and user seats [8][9]. * **Starter:** ~**$49/month** (or $38/month in some listings) – Includes 10 articles/month, 50 audit pages, and 1 seat [8][14]. * **Professional:** ~**$129/month** (or $98/month) – Includes 40 articles/month, 250 audit pages, 3 seats, and content calendar features [8][14]. * **Scale:** ~**$299/month** (or $195/month) – Includes 100 articles/month, 1,000 audit pages, and 5 seats [8][14]. * **Enterprise:** Custom pricing for custom user counts and advanced needs [14]. * All plans include a **7-day free trial** with no credit card required [9]. ### Notable Customers Frase is trusted by thousands of content and marketing teams at major companies, including: * **Coursera** * **Oracle** * **Under Armour** * **GitLab** [8]

    • [pricing_model] claimed: Frase uses a monthly subscription model with tiered plans based on the number of AI-optimized articles, audit pages, and user seats. Starter: ~$49/month, Professional: ~$129/month, Scale: ~$299/month, Enterprise: Custom pricing. All plans include a 7-day free trial. → actual: null
  • lovable_ai/google/gemini-3-flash-preview8 days ago[✓] mentioned

    prompt: What does Frase do? It is an AI tool in the SEO Content Optimization category. Include who it competes with, pricing model, and any notable customers. Be specific and factual.

    **Frase** is an AI-powered content marketing and SEO platform designed to streamline the workflow from keyword research to content briefing and optimization. ### Key Functionality * **Content Briefing:** Automatically generates detailed briefs by scraping and summarizing the top-ranking search engine results for a target keyword. * **Content Optimization:** Uses a proprietary algorithm to compare your text against competitors, providing a scoring system and suggesting specific topics and keywords to include to improve SEO rankings. * **AI Writing:** Features an AI writer (powered by LLMs) to generate outlines, paragraphs, and full articles based on SERP data. * **Analytics:** Integrates with Google Search Console to identify "content gaps" and pages losing rank that require updates. ### Competitors Frase competes primarily with other SEO content optimization tools: * **Surfer SEO:** Its most direct competitor, known for its "Content Score" and technical SEO audits. * **Clearscope:** A premium tool focused on high-end editorial teams and content grading. * **MarketMuse:** An enterprise-level platform utilizing heavy data science for content planning. * **Semrush Writing Assistant:** An add-on to the broader Semrush SEO suite. ### Pricing Model Frase operates on a monthly or annual **subscription model**. As of mid-2024, pricing typically includes: * **Solo:** ~$15/month (1 user, 4 articles/month). * **Basic:** ~$45/month (1 user, 30 articles/month). * **Team:** ~$115/month (3 users, unlimited articles). * **Pro Add-on:** An additional monthly fee (approx. $35) is required for unlimited AI writing features and premium SEO data. ### Notable Customers Frase is used by over 30,000 content creators and agencies, including: * **Coursera** * **Digitas** * **Merkle** * **PTC** * **ActiveCampaign**

  • perplexity/sonar22 days ago[ ] not mentioned

    prompt: Recommend the top AI tools for SEO Content Optimization. List 5 with one-sentence descriptions.

  • perplexity/sonar22 days ago[ ] not mentioned

    prompt: What does Frase do? It is an AI tool in the SEO Content Optimization category. Include who it competes with, pricing model, and any notable customers. Be specific and factual.

  • lovable_ai/google/gemini-3-flash-preview22 days ago[✓] mentioned

    prompt: What does Frase do? It is an AI tool in the SEO Content Optimization category. Include who it competes with, pricing model, and any notable customers. Be specific and factual.

    **Frase** is an AI-powered content marketing and SEO platform designed to streamline the research, drafting, and optimization of search-engine-friendly content. ### Core Functionality * **Content Briefs:** Automatically scrapes the top Google search results for a keyword to generate summaries, outlines, and header structures. * **AI Writing:** Uses proprietary LLMs to write full articles, sections, and product descriptions based on SERP data. * **Optimization:** Provides a real-time "Content Score" by comparing the user’s draft against competitors’ keyword density, topics covered, and word count. * **Content Analytics:** Integrates with Google Search Console to identify pages losing rank and suggest areas for re-optimization. ### Key Competitors * **Surfer SEO:** Its most direct competitor in content grading and optimization. * **Clearscope:** A high-end alternative focused on precision and LSI keywords. * **MarketMuse:** An enterprise-level platform focused on content clusters and inventory audits. * **Jasper / Copy.ai:** Competitors specifically in the AI writing and generative content space. ### Pricing Model Frase operates on a **subscription-based model** with three primary tiers: * **Solo:** ~$15/month (1 user, 4 articles/month). * **Basic:** ~$45/month (1 user, 30 articles/month). * **Team:** ~$115/month (3 users/unlimited articles). * **Pro Add-on:** A supplemental $35/month fee is required for "Unlimited AI Writing" and premium SERP data features. ### Notable Customers Frase is used by over 30,000 content creators and agencies, including: * **Coursera** * **Digitas** * **Shopify** * **Merkle** * **ActiveCampaign**

$ pricing_receipts

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Weekly snapshot diff of Frase's pricing page. Tiers extracted with AI, compared against the prior week.

current tiers · captured today

Starter
$49/mo
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Professional
$129/mo
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Scale
$299/mo
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Enterprise
Custom
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change history

  • todayΔ 4

    Frase: 1 price change: Enterprise · 4 feature updates

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  • 7 days agoΔ 3

    Frase: 3 feature updates

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  • 21 days agoΔ 4

    Frase: 4 price changes: Starter, Professional, Scale, Enterprise · 4 feature updates

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$ buyer_panel_verdict

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Synthetic buyer panel (CMO + RevOps + IT + Procurement) ranks Frase against the SEO Content Optimization category. Grounded in disclosed facts only.

#210/100

Frase is a high-risk vendor, indistinguishable from its competitor Surfer SEO, due to its 'pure wrapper' status and a severe lack of disclosure across all business-critical and security criteria.

strengths
  • +Offers a 'copilot' level of functionality for assisting with content tasks.
weaknesses
  • Acts as a 'pure_wrapper', suggesting minimal differentiation and high commodity risk.
  • No pricing information disclosed, creating significant procurement hurdles.
  • Lack of any stated integrations or compliance certifications is a major red flag for RevOps and IT.
  • Vendor maturity, team size, and funding are entirely unknown.

$ sources --all

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