What is Clearscope?
Clearscope is the content optimisation tool used by large editorial teams: it analyses the pages already ranking for a query and returns a report with the terms, structure and depth your article needs, with a score that updates as you write. It integrates with Google Docs and WordPress. Its strength is simplicity; its drawback is the price.
Pros
- Very clear content reports, with no learning curve
- Direct integration with Google Docs and WordPress
- Real-time scoring as you write
- No lock-in: you can cancel any time
Cons
- Expensive: $129/month to start, with no free version
- Only 20 reports a month on the Essentials plan
- It does one thing: no backlinks, audits or rank tracking
Frequently asked questions
Does Clearscope have a free plan?
No. The Essentials plan costs $129/month with 20 reports, and Business is $399/month. It is one of the most expensive tools in its category.
Clearscope or Surfer SEO?
Clearscope is simpler and cleaner, built for editorial teams that only want to optimise copy. Surfer packs in more features for less money, at the cost of a busier interface.
Is it worth it for a small blog?
Hardly. At $129/month for 20 reports, it makes sense when you publish a lot and each article has commercial value. To get started, Frase or NeuronWriter are far better value.