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Lex vs Surfer

Lex and Surfer are both AI writing tools. Lex is aimed at creators, while Surfer is aimed at agencies and creators. Only Lex has a free plan.

Lex

A word processor with AI built in

Surfer

Content optimization against the SERP

PricingFreemiumPaid · $49
Starting priceNot published$49/mo
Free planYesNo
Free trial——
Built forCreatorsAgencies, Creators
Platformswebweb
CountryUS · 2022PL · 2017
Rating——

Choose Lex if

Writers who want AI feedback in a calm editor.

  • Focused writing experience
  • Helpful feedback
  • Collaboration

Look elsewhere if: Teams needing complex documents.

Choose Surfer if

Content teams producing SEO articles at scale.

  • Clear, actionable on-page guidance
  • Speeds up briefs and optimization
  • Integrates with Google Docs and WordPress

Look elsewhere if: Technical SEO (Screaming Frog) or backlinks (Ahrefs).

Lex vs Surfer pricing

Lex

    Surfer

    • Discovery$49/moBilled yearly; 120 documents, track 10 pages
    • Standard$99/moBilled yearly; 360 docs, 25 AI prompts, 3 seats
    • Pro$182/moBilled yearly; 50 AI prompts daily, 5 seats
    • Peace of Mind$299/moBilled yearly; 100 AI prompts, 10 seats, API
    • AI Search Analytics$82/moBilled yearly; 50 AI prompts, 5 brand spaces

    Lex · Key features

    • Minimal editor
    • Inline AI feedback and rewrites
    • Research checks
    • Sharing and comments
    • Version history
    • Model selection

    Cons

    • Limited formatting
    • Small team
    • Fewer integrations

    Surfer · Key features

    • Content Editor with real-time score
    • SERP analysis of top competitors
    • Content audit for existing pages
    • Topical maps and clustering
    • AI article drafts
    • AI Tracker for AI search visibility

    Cons

    • Can produce formulaic content
    • Expensive for individuals
    • Doesn't cover links or technical SEO

    Lex vs Surfer: FAQ

    Do Lex and Surfer have a free plan?

    Lex has a free plan. Surfer has no free plan.

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