# Surfer vs Yoast Comparison

| | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 543 | 202 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (92.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (82.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $99.00 | Starting at $19.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Surfer

Pros:
- Content Creation (9 reviews)
- SEO Optimization (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Credit Issues (4 reviews)
- High Costs (4 reviews)

### Yoast

Pros:
- SEO Optimization (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (5 reviews)
- High Costs (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (317 reviews) | 9.0 (139 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (323 reviews) | 9.1 (145 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (152 reviews) | 8.8 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (123 reviews) | 8.7 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (278 reviews) | 8.4 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (118 reviews) | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (278 reviews) | 8.7 (132 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Surfer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: Starting at $99.00

Description: Align your team with a unified workflow and start growing your visibility in AI search.

Key Features:
- Generate, write, and optimize 360 documents with LLM and SERP-based insights
- Track AI Visibility in ChatGPT with 25 AI Prompts
- Collaborate with your team in one unified platform

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer-surfer/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Yoast

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Yoast SEO for Shopify

Price: Starting at $19.00 Per Month

Description: SEO best practice can be difficult to navigate, especially if you are wearing multiple hats and have limited time available. Yoast SEO for Shopify takes the guesswork out of SEO, guiding you through optimization best practice. 

Set up in 5 mins or less

Key Features:
- Structured data output for your products, meaning more attractive SERP listings
- AI powered suggestions to optimize your meta descriptions and titles for SEO
- Seamless integrations: judge.me, Ali Reviews, Loox, Opinew, Semrush & Weglot

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/yoast-yoast/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### SEO Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Surfer** | 8.2/10 | 257 |
| **Yoast** | 7.9/10 | 115 |

#### SEO Auditing & Monitoring

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **SEO Alerting** | 7.6 (165 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **SEO Auditing** | 9.2 (197 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **SEO Change Tracking** | 8.0 (163 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Technical SEO** | 8.1 (166 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SEO Tools

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### SEO Content & Rankings

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Link Building** | 7.0 (173 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Keyword Research** | 8.5 (238 reviews) | 7.9 (99 reviews) | 
| **SERP Rank Tracking** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 7.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Localization** | 8.1 (178 reviews) | 7.7 (63 reviews) | 
| **Content Insights** | 9.2 (211 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 

#### SEO Reporting

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Competitor Analysis** | 8.9 (227 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 7.7 (70 reviews) | 
| **Custom Reports** | 7.9 (161 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **White Label** | 7.5 (121 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.2 (58 reviews) | 7.6 (31 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.6 (55 reviews) | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 

### Synthetic Media

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Surfer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Yoast** | N/A | N/A |

#### Audio

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Cloning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Range of Tones** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Languages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Video

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Closed Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Avatar Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Avatars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Editing Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Image

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text to Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Realism** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Text

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Range of Sentiments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Speed of Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Content Detectors

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Surfer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Yoast** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content - AI Content Detectors

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Batch File Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Color-Coded Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Detection Model - AI Content Detectors

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Model Differentiation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Human vs. AI Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Component Model** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - AI Content Detectors

| Feature | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Content Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [SEO Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/seo-tools)

**Unique to Surfer (1):** [AI Content Detectors Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-content-detectors)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Surfer | Yoast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 92.9% | 82.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 6.5% | 15.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.6% | 2.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Surfer

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 36.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.3%
- **Computer Software:** 4.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9%
- **Internet:** 3.9%
- **Online Media:** 3.7%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.7%
- **Financial Services:** 3.7%
- **Retail:** 2.4%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 31.4%

#### Yoast

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 26.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.2%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Online Media:** 2.5%
- **Writing and Editing:** 2.5%
- **Accounting:** 2.0%
- **Photography:** 2.0%
- **Entertainment:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 34.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Surfer

- [Semrush](https://www.g2.com/products/semrush/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3383 reviews)
- [SE Ranking](https://www.g2.com/products/se-ranking/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1551 reviews)
- [Ahrefs](https://www.g2.com/products/ahrefs/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (699 reviews)
- [RankIQ](https://www.g2.com/products/rankiq/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [Frase.io](https://www.g2.com/products/frase-io/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (302 reviews)
- [MarketMuse](https://www.g2.com/products/marketmuse/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (216 reviews)
- [Ubersuggest](https://www.g2.com/products/ubersuggest/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (160 reviews)
- [Scalenut](https://www.g2.com/products/scalenut/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Clearscope](https://www.g2.com/products/clearscope/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (92 reviews)
- [Moz Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/moz-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (608 reviews)

### Alternatives to Yoast

- [Semrush](https://www.g2.com/products/semrush/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3383 reviews)
- [Ahrefs](https://www.g2.com/products/ahrefs/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (699 reviews)
- [Squirrly SEO by AISQ](https://www.g2.com/products/squirrly-seo-by-aisq/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (150 reviews)
- [SEOPress](https://www.g2.com/products/seopress/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Moz Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/moz-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (608 reviews)
- [SE Ranking](https://www.g2.com/products/se-ranking/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1551 reviews)
- [RankIQ](https://www.g2.com/products/rankiq/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [Seobility](https://www.g2.com/products/seobility/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (402 reviews)
- [BrightEdge](https://www.g2.com/products/brightedge/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (816 reviews)
- [Frase.io](https://www.g2.com/products/frase-io/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (302 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Surfer

- Title: [how to write content](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-write-content) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Surfer make it so easy to use and improves content 100%
Thanks Surfer,
Pro Cars Woking
www.procarswoking.com"
- Title: [Can NLP be more clearly incorporated into the content editor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31556-can-nlp-be-more-clearly-incorporated-into-the-content-editor) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Nikolai! Great question :-)  Traditional audit is based on the frequency and commonness of keywords among competitors. With NLP we pass the content to..."
- Title: [How to measure ROI?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-measure-roi) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "1. Track visitor click-through rates: The first step in measuring ROI on SurferSEO is to track the number of visitors that click through to your website from..."

### Yoast

- Title: [How can we go beyond Yoast?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-we-go-beyond-yoast) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Ok, so you want to know about What Yoast offers beyond SEO, right?

Ans : In reality Yoast is a Company which only offer SEO for Everyone. Their main..."
- Title: [What is Yoast software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-yoast-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yoast is an app that helps you add SEO to your Wordpress site/blog. Very helpful if you don’t know much about that"
- Title: [What can Yoast do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-yoast-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can manage on page SEO of the site using this tool. The tool suggests all necessary elements you can work on for SEO."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/surfer-surfer-vs-yoast-yoast)