According to a study done by BrightEdge, over 53% of web traffic comes from organic search. Implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO is the most effective method websites use to drive organic traffic. However, the algorithm of Google and other search engine is constantly changing rules, and at times, marketers may not know the best way to optimize content to be SEO friendly; that’s where SEO tools come in.
Clearscope is one of the most effective SEO tools that marketers and website owners use to optimize their web content for search engines. But like any other SaaS tool, Clearscope has its limitations and drawbacks that will sometimes make you want to try out other tools. Some of these limitations include the following;
- It has limited backlink and link building capabilities
- Limited SEO tools for web pages
- It does not include SEO website audit tools
- It doesn’t have enough data for keyword research
If you intend to try out another SEO tool other than Clearscope, here are the top five Clearscope alternatives:
1. SEMrush
SEMrush is one of the most popular SEO software that is used for creating SEO-friendly web content. It has several SEO tools that marketers can use to optimize their blogs, web content and social media posts for search engines.
Some of the SEO tools that you will find within this platform include; Keyword research, on-page SEO, competitors analysis, rank tracking, content marketing, local SEO, link building, social media management, paid advertising, content management, market analysis, web monetization, etc.
SEMrush Pricing
SEMrush has three packages whose prices vary based on the number of features you are given access to. These packages include; Pro (at $99.95 per month), Guru (at $191.62 per month), and Business (at $374.95 per month). The photo below shows the details of the features and prices for each of the above packages.
2. Topic
Topic is another one of the best Clearscope alternatives that marketers can use to optimize their content for search engines. The main focus of the Topic is to help content creators come with the best titles and subtitles that will outperform their competition in search engine results. When you input the keyword that you want to write about, Topic will also help you suggest some of the most asked questions your content needs to answer.
It will also suggest optional keywords that have more SEO impact on the topic you intend to write about. The key features within Topic include; research assistant, content grader, WordPress, Google docs plugins, geo-targeting, title, description ideas, sharing and collaboration, and many more.
Topic Pricing
Topic has three packages whose prices vary based on the level of access you get for each of the features listed above. The three packages are Starter (at $99 per month), Plus (at $199 per month), and Premium (at $299 per month). The photo below shows the prices and features Topic offers for each of these packages.
3. Surfer
Surfer is another top-rated Clearscope alternative that marketers can use to create SEO-friendly content for their websites. Compared to most of the top SEO tools in the market, Surfer has one of the cheapest starter packages. It can be integrated into several word processing platforms to help you capture any SEO-related errors while creating content.
Some of the top features that Surfer offers include; a content planner, content editor, SERP analyzer, SEO Audit, Keyword research, Keyword Surfer, content editor extension, etc. The features and the level of access you will get for each vary based on the package you choose to pay for.
Surfer Pricing
Surfer has three packages, and each of them gives you access to a certain number of features. The three packages they offer include; Basic (at $59 per month), Pro (at $99 per month), and Business (at $199 per month). They also have a 7-day money-back guarantee that you can take advantage of if you don’t like any of their packages within the first 7 days of use. The photo below shows details of features for each package and the price.
4. Marketmuse
Marketmuse is an AI-powered content intelligence and strategy platform that website owners and marketers can use to create SEO-friendly content. The tools within Marketmuse can be used for content research, content strategy, content creation, content optimization, and natural language generation.
Marketmuse Pricing
Marketmuse has four packages that you can choose from based on your budget and the kind of SEO features you need to use. The four packages that they offer include; Optimize (at $79 per month), Plus (at $179 per month), Pro (at $499 per month), and Premium (at $999). Marketmuse also has a 7-day trial that you can use to determine whether this platform is worth your money.
The photo below shows details of the price and features Marketmuse offers for each of the above packages.
5. GrowthBar
GrowthBar is yet another powerful Clearscope alternative that website owners and marketers can use to create more friendly SEO content. Some of the SEO tools that Growthbar offers include; keyword research, link building, backlinks, AI-powered content generators, browser extensions, competitor analysis, etc.
GrowthBar Pricing
GrowthBar has three packages that you can choose from, and these include; Standard ($29 per month), Pro ($79 per month), and Agency ($129 per month). Each of these packages comes with a 5-day trial that you can use to evaluate the software before paying for it. The photo below shows details of the price and features that Growthbar offers for each package.
Final Thoughts
There are several other SEO tools that we haven’t talked about; however, the platforms we have shared above are some of the best options you can choose from if you don’t want to use Clearscope. All these platforms have some common features that cut across. However, they also have some features that make each of them unique from the rest.
While choosing the one to use, these unique features are the ones you need to pay attention to. For instance, if content generation is a feature you care about, Marketmuse or Growthbar is the best alternatives among the five. You should also choose to take advantage of the free trials to assess the value of each platform before making a choice.
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