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Frase.io

Helps content teams research SERPs, identify topical gaps, and produce briefs optimised for both Google and AI search engines.

If you have ever treated a high topic score as a ranking guarantee without considering search intent and links, you already know the number is not the whole story.

Key points

  • Use Frase for brief generation, not full SEO audits or link analysis; for keyword discovery consider a dedicated seo app.
  • Edit and fact-check every AI-generated draft from Frase before publishing; automated content needs human review for brand voice and accuracy.
  • Check the official pricing page; plan names and prices change often.
  • Combine Frase's topic score with manual intent analysis and backlink work.

Topic score 92, still rank page 3

A content marketer targets 'best project management tools' with Frase, comparing it to Surfer SEO pricing and features. The tool generates a brief based on 20 top-ranking SERP results, scoring 92. The draft ranks on page 3. Meanwhile, a competitor with a 78 score but stronger backlinks and intent matching ranks on page 1. The score alone did not predict ranking.

Three situations where Frase's score misleads

  • New query, thin data When a keyword has few indexed pages, the score is based on limited data and may not reflect real competition.
  • Intent mismatch A high score for a commercial intent keyword on an informational page will not rank because the page does not satisfy the user's goal.
  • Strong competitors with links Frase does not measure trust or authority. A low-score page with strong backlinks can outrank a high-score page with none.

Three features to verify before relying on them

  • GEO scoring for AI search Frase's newer AI search features are evolving. Claims about citations in ChatGPT or Perplexity may change as those systems update.
  • Pricing and plan names Frase changes its pricing and packaging frequently, unlike Surfer SEO pricing which has remained more stable. Hard-coding a plan name or price in your content will quickly become outdated.
  • Drafts as final copy AI-generated drafts from Frase need human editing for brand voice, accuracy, and fact-checking; never publish without review, as the tool lacks the contextual support you get from Yoast support for WordPress.

Common questions

Is Frase a full SEO suite?

No, it is a content research and optimisation tool. It lacks keyword discovery, backlink analysis, and site audit features.

Does a high topic score guarantee rankings?

No, the score measures topical coverage but not search intent, backlinks, or overall page quality.

Sources

  1. Frase homepage Homepage of Frase.io
  2. Frase pricing page Official pricing page
  3. Frase company/about page About Frase company
  4. Frase docs quickstart Quickstart guide for new users
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