Semrush vs Surfer SEO
Side-by-side comparison for marketing & seo.
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Quick verdict
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Side by side
| Semrush | Surfer SEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140/mo | $99/mo |
| Free tier | 10 queries/day, limited features | No |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Team features | Yes | Yes |
| SSO | Yes | No |
| Setup | 1-2 hours | 30 minutes |
| Difficulty | advanced | moderate |
| Platforms | web | web, browser_extension |
| Integrations | Google Analytics, Google Search Console, WordPress, Zapier | Google Docs, WordPress, Jasper, Semrush |
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Trust & Security
Semrush
80/100
high trustSOC 2 Type II
verifiedISO 27001
noneGDPR
verifiedStatus page
yesTrains on your data
noSurfer SEO
35/100
limitedSOC 2 Type II
noneISO 27001
noneGDPR
verifiedStatus page
noTrains on your data
no04
Who each tool is for
Semrush
Good fit
SEO agencies
enterprise marketing teams
competitive analysis
Not ideal
very small businesses with no SEO strategy
pure social-media-only brands
Surfer SEO
Good fit
SEO professionals
content marketing teams
agencies
Not ideal
beginners without SEO knowledge
non-content businesses
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Compared in these use cases
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