Surfer SEO
SEO content optimization and AI search visibility tracking
Last verified DocumentedBased on official sources; we have not tested this tool ourselves.
At a glance
Surfer is an SEO content optimization platform. Its homepage and pricing page list an AI Tracker for AI search visibility, a Content Audit for existing pages, a Content Editor for new content and a Topical Map for topic ideas. It connects through an API, MCP and a Chrome extension.
Best for
SEO and content teams that want a content editor, content audit and AI visibility tracking in one subscription, with plan tiers sized by documents, tracked pages and AI prompts.
Not for
Not a fit if you need a free plan or a published Enterprise price, or if you need unlimited usage without a fair usage policy: the "Unlimited*" items carry a fair usage note.
- Vendor
- Surfer Sp. z o.o.
- Pricing model
- Paid
- Free tier
- No
- Open source
- No
- MCP support
- Yes
- Platforms
- web, Chrome extension
- Category
- AI Marketing, SEO & Sales
Features
- AI Tracker: AI visibility tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overview and Google Gemini (pricing page comparison table).
- Content Editor for creating content and Content Audit for improving existing pages (homepage).
- Topical Map for finding topics and ideas (homepage).
- Integrations named on the pricing page: WordPress, Google Docs and, on Pro, Contentful.
- MCP and API listed on the homepage; API Access listed on the Peace of Mind plan.
- Standard and above list a Plagiarism Checker and Rank Drop Detection.
Limitations
- Pricing page shows prices "billed yearly"; monthly prices were not shown in the content read.
- "Unlimited*" items carry the note "* Fair usage policy applies".
- AI prompt tracking is capped per plan (for example 25 prompts refreshed weekly on Standard).
- No public pricing for Enterprise.
- The privacy policy page read contained no statement about AI model training on customer content.
Plans and pricing
Prices exactly as stated on the vendor's pricing page, each with the date we checked it.
| Plan | Price | Billing | Limits | Source |
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| EnterprisePage shows custom tailored packages. | Custom | Custom |
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| Peace of MindPage shows "Save $720". | $299 USD per month, billed yearly | Annual |
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| ProPage shows "Save $444". | $182 USD per month, billed yearly | Annual |
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| StandardPage shows "Save $240". | $99 USD per month, billed yearly | Annual |
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| DiscoveryPage shows "Save $120". | $49 USD per month, billed yearly | Annual |
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| AI Search AnalyticsPage shows "Save $156". | $82 USD per month, billed yearly | Annual |
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Prices change. Confirm the current price on the official page before you buy.
Check Surfer SEO pricingPlatforms and integrations
Platforms
- web
- Chrome extension
Integrations
- WordPress
- Google Docs
- Contentful
Quick answers
- Who is Surfer SEO for?
- SEO and content teams that want a content editor, content audit and AI visibility tracking in one subscription, with plan tiers sized by documents, tracked pages and AI prompts. Not a fit if you need a free plan or a published Enterprise price, or if you need unlimited usage without a fair usage policy: the "Unlimited*" items carry a fair usage note.
- What does Surfer SEO cost?
- Enterprise: Custom. Peace of Mind: $299 USD per month, billed yearly. Pro: $182 USD per month, billed yearly. Standard: $99 USD per month, billed yearly. Discovery: $49 USD per month, billed yearly. AI Search Analytics: $82 USD per month, billed yearly. Verified Oct 3, 2026 against the official pricing page; prices change, so check it before you buy.
- Is there a free plan?
- No free plan is listed on the official pricing page (verified Oct 3, 2026).
- Is a credit card required to start?
- Yes, according to the vendor's sign-up flow (verified Oct 3, 2026).
- Does Surfer SEO support MCP?
- Yes, according to the vendor documentation (see the sources on this page). MCP lets AI assistants connect to the tool.
- What are the limitations of Surfer SEO?
- Pricing page shows prices "billed yearly"; monthly prices were not shown in the content read. "Unlimited*" items carry the note "* Fair usage policy applies". AI prompt tracking is capped per plan (for example 25 prompts refreshed weekly on Standard). No public pricing for Enterprise. The privacy policy page read contained no statement about AI model training on customer content.
- Which data does Surfer SEO access or keep?
- The privacy policy names Surfer sp. z o.o. as data controller. No statement on AI model training on customer content was found in the privacy policy as read on 2026-10-03; ask the vendor before relying on it.
- Is there an API?
- Yes. The pricing page lists "API Access" on the Peace of Mind plan. The homepage says "The API is only available to active users with the API add-on or users on an Enterprise plan." The two pages differ; confirm with the vendor.
Sources
- Surfer pricingaccessed
- Surfer homepageaccessed
- Surfer help center: How does the Surfer trial work?accessed
- Surfer help center: How can I cancel my subscription?accessed
- Surfer privacy policyaccessed
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