# Frase vs NeuronWriter: which do AI models recommend for SEO, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, SEO and content optimization platforms. Zero of twelve models named Frase first on the direct prompt; zero named NeuronWriter. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/marketing/seo-content-optimization/frase-vs-neuronwriter/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frase | 4% | #7 of 16 | 7% | 41 | 12 of 12 |
| NeuronWriter | 2% | #8 of 16 | 0% | 11 | 7 of 12 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither first, one named (first choices: Surfer SEO) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, Frase, MarketMuse, Semrush)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither first, one named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, NeuronWriter, Surfer SEO)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Sight AI) (alternatives: Intero Digital, Stratabeat, Ubersuggest, Virayo, Writesonic)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, Conductor)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: Semrush, Surfer SEO) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, SE Ranking)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, Surfer SEO)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: HubSpot Content Hub, HubSpot Marketing Hub) (alternatives: Clearscope, MarketMuse, Semrush, Surfer SEO)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, MarketMuse, Surfer SEO)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Keygrip) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, Screaming Frog, Semrush, Surfer SEO)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: Ahrefs, Semrush) (alternatives: Clearscope, HubSpot, SE Ranking, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Surfer SEO)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: Semrush) (alternatives: Ahrefs, Clearscope, MarketMuse, Screaming Frog, Surfer SEO)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Surfer SEO) (alternatives: Ahrefs, MarketMuse)

## What the models said about Frase

- "Frase - Low-cost option with user reports of inaccurate recommendations" (Mistral Small, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Criticized as "dead" in 2026—doesn't account for LLMs" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "excellent tools when used correctly, but they are highly dangerous when misused" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Frase gives you content briefs and optimization at a fraction of the cost... it offers the most functionality per dollar" (Claude Haiku 4.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Frase is the best starting point for most small companies" (GPT-5.4 mini, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Budget-conscious | Frase | $15/month" (Kimi K2, negative prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about NeuronWriter

- "Best Overall for Content Optimization: NeuronWriter ... is the clear winner" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Budget-Focused Approach: NEURONwriter (from $19/month) — provides content analysis + AI drafting" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, direct prompt, alternative)
- "NeuronWriter at $23/month or Frase at $39/month are the standout budget choices" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, budget prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all twelve 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.