FirstSearch vs Frase
Frase helps you research and write. FirstSearch helps you research, write, and rank in AI search. Compare content tools and see the difference.
Choose Frase if you:
- Want detailed SERP analysis
- Need answer engine optimization
- Focus only on Google rankings
- Have separate backlink tools
Choose FirstSearch if you:
- Want to rank in AI search, not just Google
- Need backlinks built automatically
- Want 30 articles/month included
- Prefer all-in-one solutions
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FirstSearch | Frase |
|---|---|---|
| AI Search OptimizationAI Feature | ||
| ChatGPT Visibility TrackingAI Feature | ||
| Perplexity Citation MonitoringAI Feature | ||
| Full Article Generation | ||
| SERP Research & Analysis | ||
| Content Briefs | ||
| Answer Engine Features | ||
| Automated Backlink BuildingAI Feature | ||
| Content Optimization Scoring | ||
| Rank Tracking | ||
| AI Visibility AnalyticsAI Feature | ||
| 30 Articles/Month IncludedAI Feature |
Pricing Comparison
- 30 AI-optimized articles/month
- AI visibility tracking
- Automated backlink building
- All features included
- SERP research tools
- AI content writer
- No backlink building
- No AI search optimization
Research vs Results
Frase built great tools for content research. Their SERP analysis helps you understand what's ranking, and their AI writer helps you create content faster. For traditional Google SEO, it's a solid workflow.
But the SEO landscape is shifting. Over 100M people now ask ChatGPT their questions instead of Google. Perplexity is growing 40% monthly. Google itself now shows AI Overviews for most searches. Optimizing only for traditional SERP results is optimizing for yesterday.
FirstSearch optimizes for both worlds. We analyze traditional search AND AI search results. We generate content that ranks in Google AND gets cited by AI assistants. And we build the backlinks that boost your authority everywhere—something Frase doesn't touch.
Great research means nothing without results. FirstSearch delivers both.
Research Smarter. Rank Everywhere.
Content that ranks in Google AND AI search. 30 articles monthly, backlinks included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is FirstSearch different from Frase?
Frase is a content research and optimization tool that helps you create better content faster. FirstSearch goes further by optimizing for AI search (not just Google), building backlinks automatically, and including 30 articles per month at no extra cost. Frase helps you write; FirstSearch helps you rank in the AI era.
Does FirstSearch have SERP research like Frase?
Yes, FirstSearch analyzes search results and competitors to inform content strategy. However, we also analyze AI search results—what ChatGPT and Perplexity say about your topics—which Frase doesn't do. This gives you insights into both traditional and AI search.
Can FirstSearch replace Frase?
For most use cases, yes. FirstSearch provides content research, optimization, AND generation, plus AI visibility tracking and automated backlinks. Frase users typically also need separate tools for backlinks and rank tracking—FirstSearch includes everything.
Is Frase's AI writer better than FirstSearch?
Both use advanced AI for content generation. The key difference is optimization target: Frase optimizes for Google rankings, while FirstSearch optimizes for both Google AND AI search. With AI assistants handling more searches daily, this dual optimization is increasingly important.