Noma vs
Surfer SEO.
A content tool with an AI tracking plan, against a tool built for AI search, compared on price, engines and what comes with them.
The short answer
Noma by Nurdd tracks 50 prompts daily on ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude for $65 a month billed annually, with 13 AI engines available. Surfer’s AI Search Analytics plan tracks 50 daily prompts for $82 a month billed yearly, and its pricing page does not name Claude. Noma is cheaper and covers Claude.
50 daily prompts
$65- Noma Starter: $65 billed annually
- Surfer AI Search Analytics: $82 billed yearly
- Claude included on Noma
Engines
13- Noma: 13 AI engines in all
- Surfer: ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Overviews and others
- Noma: the page behind each citation
One platform
3 in 1- AI search visibility with Noma
- Creator marketing with Nia
- Google and Meta Ads with Pulse
Why teams pick Noma over Surfer SEO
Pick Noma if…
- Claude answers matter in your category
- You want the cited page behind each answer
- AI visibility is the job, not content scoring
- You want AI visibility beside creator and paid performance
Moving over is simple
- Keep Surfer for content scoring if your writers use it
- Move AI tracking to Noma for less, with Claude added
- Start on a 3-day free trial; nothing is charged if you cancel before day 3
Noma vs Surfer SEO, row by row
Checked on Surfer SEO’s own pages
| Capability | Noma | Surfer SEO | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 daily prompts | $65 a month billed annually ($79 monthly) | $82 a month billed yearly | Noma |
| Claude | Every plan | Not named | Noma |
| AI engines in all | 13, the rest as add-ons | ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Overviews and other models | Noma |
| Citation sources | The page behind each citation | Not listed on the pricing page | Noma |
| Cadence | Daily | Daily on the AI plan | Both |
| Creator marketing and ads | Nia and Pulse on the same platform | Not offered | Noma |
“Not published” means Surfer SEO’s pages do not state it. Sources are listed below.
Run it on your brand before you decide
Leave your work email and book a demo. We open Noma on your category and show where ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude name you, who they name instead, and which pages they cite.
Switching from Surfer SEO? Bring your list to the demo. How Noma works
Pricing, as published
Noma: Starter $79 a month or $65 billed annually (50 prompts, 2 seats), Growth $299 or $249 (3 projects, 5 seats), Scale $799 or $665 (10 projects, 15 seats). Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial; a card is taken at signup and nothing is charged if you cancel before day 3.
Surfer: AI Search Analytics $82 a month billed yearly (50 prompts daily), Discovery $49 (no AI prompts), Standard $99 (25 prompts weekly), Pro $182 (50 daily), Peace of Mind $299 (100 daily), Enterprise custom.
How we compare
Every fact about Surfer SEO comes from Surfer SEO’s own pages, checked on 22 Oct 2026. Plans are compared like for like: entry plan against entry plan, trial against trial.
Trademarks
Surfer SEO is a trademark of its owner. Nurdd is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Surfer SEO. We re-check these facts regularly and date every check.
Questions about Noma vs Surfer SEO
What is the difference between Noma and Surfer SEO?
Surfer is a content optimisation tool with an AI Search Analytics plan. Noma by Nurdd is built only for AI search visibility: 50 daily prompts on ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude from $65 a month billed annually, with the page behind every citation.
How much does Surfer’s AI tracking cost?
Surfer’s AI Search Analytics plan is $82 a month billed yearly for 50 prompts refreshed daily. Its Standard plan includes 25 prompts refreshed weekly at $99. Noma Starter is $65 a month billed annually for 50 daily prompts.
Does Surfer track Claude?
Surfer’s pricing page names ChatGPT, Gemini and AI Overviews “and other AI models” and does not name Claude. Noma tracks Claude on every plan.
Can I use Noma with Surfer?
Yes. Surfer scores drafts for search; Noma shows what AI engines answer and which pages they cite.
Does Noma have a free trial?
Yes. Every Noma plan starts with a 3-day free trial. A card is taken at signup, and nothing is charged if you cancel before day 3.
See where AI engines name you
Book a demo and see your own category prompts in Noma, then start a 3-day free trial.