TOOL COMPARISON
Frase Alternative: Better Topic Research and Content Planning
- 9 min read
Frase.io is popular for AI content creation and optimization. But if you need comprehensive topic research and content planning, Topical Map AI might be a better fit. Here's how they compare.
Key Differences:
- Frase: AI writing + content optimization ($15-$115/mo)
- Topical Map AI: Topic research + content planning ($29-$99/mo)
- Best for: Frase for writing; Topical Map AI for planning what to write
Frase vs Topical Map AI: Different Focus
Both tools help with content, but they solve different problems:
Frase Strengths
- AI content writing
- SERP-based content briefs
- Content optimization scoring
- Answer engine research
Topical Map AI Strengths
- Complete topic discovery (800+ keywords)
- Semantic topic clustering
- Visual topical maps
- Full content strategy planning
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Frase | Topical Map AI |
|---|---|---|
| Topic discovery | Limited (SERP-based) | Comprehensive (800-1,200 keywords) |
| Topic clustering | No | Yes - AI-powered |
| Visual topic map | No | Yes |
| AI content writing | Yes (GPT-4) | No |
| Content optimization | Yes | No |
| Content briefs | Yes (per article) | Yes (bulk for clusters) |
| Search volume data | Limited | Yes |
| Generation speed | 1-2 min per brief | 60 sec for complete map |
When to Choose Topical Map AI Over Frase
- Planning content strategy: You need to discover ALL topics in a niche, not just research individual articles
- Building topical authority: You want to cover topics systematically
- Agency work: You need to create content plans for multiple client niches quickly
- Human writers: You have writers and just need a content plan, not AI-written content
When to Choose Frase
- You need AI to help write content
- You want real-time content optimization scoring
- You already know what topics to write about
- You need answer engine optimization for featured snippets
Using Both Tools Together
Many content teams use both tools in their workflow:
Combined Workflow:
- 1. Topical Map AI: Generate complete topical map (discover all topics)
- 2. Topical Map AI: Prioritize topics and export content calendar
- 3. Frase: Create detailed SERP-based brief for each article
- 4. Frase: Use AI writing assistant to draft content
- 5. Frase: Optimize content score before publishing
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Frase | Topical Map AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 doc trial | 1 complete map |
| Solo | $15/mo (4 docs) | $29/mo (30 maps) |
| Basic/Pro | $45/mo (30 docs) | $59/mo (100 maps) |
| Team | $115/mo (unlimited) | $99/mo (200 maps) |
The Bottom Line
Frase and Topical Map AI are complementary tools:
- Frase = "Help me write and optimize this specific article"
- Topical Map AI = "Show me all the articles I should write"
If you're struggling to figure out what to write about, start with Topical Map AI. If you know your topics but need help writing them, Frase is excellent.
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