# Clearscope vs Ubersuggest: which do AI models recommend for SEO, October 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, SEO and content optimization platforms. Two of fourteen models named Clearscope first on the direct prompt; zero named Ubersuggest. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/marketing/seo-content-optimization/clearscope-vs-ubersuggest/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearscope | 14% | #3 of 12 | 17% | 48 | 14 of 14 |
| Ubersuggest | 7% | #6 of 12 | 30% | 10 | 7 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Gemini 3.5 Flash: clearscope first (first choices: Clearscope, Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, MarketMuse, Surfer SEO)
- Kimi K2: clearscope first (first choices: Clearscope) (alternatives: Frase, Semrush, Surfer SEO)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither first, one named (first choices: Conductor) (alternatives: Clearscope, Semrush)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither first, one named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, MarketMuse, SE Ranking, Surfer SEO)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Ahrefs, Semrush) (alternatives: Clearscope, Google Keyword Planner, Google Search Console, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Screaming Frog SEO Spider, Surfer SEO)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, SE Ranking, Surfer SEO)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither first, one named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, Surfer SEO)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: Surfer SEO) (alternatives: Clearscope, MarketMuse)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Moz, Surfer SEO, Writesonic)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: HubSpot Marketing Hub, MarketMuse, Surfer SEO)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Sight AI)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Sight AI, Surfer SEO)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Conductor, SE Ranking, Sight AI)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Conductor)

## What the models said about Clearscope

- "tools such as Surfer, Clearscope, or similar editors | Their term suggestions and scores can help with coverage, but they're recommendations—not proof" (GPT-6 Luna, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Content Optimization Suites (Frase, Surfer, Clearscope) ... Use these to check your word count limits, not as a writing template." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "bloated enterprise platforms like Semrush, Ahrefs, or Clearscope, which easily run $100 to over $150 per month" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "Clearscope: An enterprise content optimization platform that uses AI to grade content for topical depth and comprehensiveness" (Llama 4 Maverick, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "I recommend considering Clearscope or Scalenut as your SEO content optimization tool." (Mistral Small, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "the pairing of Semrush and Clearscope remains the most reliable, high-performing combination" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, direct prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Ubersuggest

- "listed by one reviewer among tools they do not recommend" (Perplexity Sonar, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Budget tool with persistent accuracy/quality gripes; fine for basics, but don't rely on it solo." (Grok 4.1 Fast, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Ubersuggest's data accuracy ... lags behind premium tools like Ahrefs and Semrush by 20–40%" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Ubersuggest – Best Overall Budget Choice ... Why It Wins: Lowest starting price in the category" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, budget prompt, first choice)
- "I'd suggest starting with Ubersuggest ($20/month) or Ranktracker (free tier)" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Ubersuggest — Best Overall Budget Option" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, budget prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.