Dokeo vs Frase
Frase helps you write.
Dokeo decides if it ships
Content teams who want SERP research + AI drafting in one tool.
Content teams who already draft (Frase, ChatGPT, or humans) and need a five-severity verdict before publish.
Frase writes the brief. Dokeo passes the gate.
Per Dokeo's own scoring methodology [S1], the gate is deterministic: the same draft returns the same verdict every time, which is what makes it safe to block a CI pipeline on.
- SEO, AEO, and GEO checks run in a single pass, across all 17 supported content types [S2].
- Every FAIL names the specific check that failed and why - no black-box review.
- 100 free scans a month, no credit card, same gate as production.
Sources: [S1] Dokeo scoring methodology, /docs/checks. [S2] Dokeo pricing, /pricing. Current as of 2026.
Different jobs
Frase is research + drafting. Dokeo is the gate after the draft: scoring + ship / no-ship. Frase helps you write the post; Dokeo decides if it ships.
| Feature | Frase | Dokeo |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | SERP research + AI draft | Pre-publish quality gate |
| Output | A draft | 5-severity verdict + score |
| SERP scraping | ✓ | ✗ |
| AEO + GEO checks | ✗ | ✓ |
Pricing
Frase starts at $14.99/mo for the Solo plan (limited). Dokeo starts free at 100 scans/month and $79/mo for Growth (1,000 interactive + 5,000 CI scans/mo, 2x rollover) - better economics for teams shipping at volume.
| Feature | Frase | Dokeo |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✗ | ✓ (100 scans / month) |
| Entry price | $14.99/mo (limited) | $79/mo (1,000 interactive + 5,000 CI) |
| Carry-forward | ✗ | ✓ (2x rollover) |
| Pro features | $114.99/mo | $79/mo |
AI detection
Frase includes an AI content detector. Dokeo doesn't flag AI-written content - it flags content that has AI tells (em-dashes, hedging, filler, lack of specifics) regardless of source.
| Feature | Frase | Dokeo |
|---|---|---|
| AI-content detector | ✓ (third-party) | ✗ (we score the output, not the source) |
| AI-tell detection | Partial | ✓ (em-dashes, hedging, filler) |
| AI-citation readiness | ✗ | ✓ |
| Inline issue highlights | ✗ | ✓ |
FAQ
Can Dokeo detect if content is AI-written?
No tool can reliably detect AI-written text, and we don't try. Dokeo scores content for AI-tells (em-dashes, generic phrasing, lack of specifics) regardless of source.
Does Dokeo replace Frase?
If you only need SERP research and drafting, Frase is a fine tool. If you publish across formats and want a deterministic quality gate, Dokeo covers more ground.
Can I use both?
Yes. Use Frase to research and draft, then submit to Dokeo as the final gate. The two are complementary.
Ready to pass the gate?
100 free scans every month. No credit card. Cancel anytime.