Option A: Frase: builds the matrix and drafts the brief
Best when: You want live SERP data alongside dated captures
What it does: Frase builds the matrix and drafts; you gate
Strong at: Researches topics, writes and scores pages for Google and AI search
Limit: Live results are leads; log them as new dated sources
Free plan: Paid plan needed
Option B: Claude: builds the matrix; you write the brief
Best when: You want the brief written by a person
What it does: Claude builds the matrix; you write the brief
Strong at: Drafts and edits text in many formats
Limit: Only checked evidence backs a claim; you supply it
Free plan: Yes
Option C: Perplexity gathers angles; ChatGPT drafts
Best when: You want outside angles as leads only
What it does: Perplexity gathers leads; ChatGPT drafts; you hold the record
Strong at: Answers questions with real-time web search and cites sources
Limit: Public angles stay leads; the dated captures remain the record
Free plan: Perplexity: Yes; ChatGPT: Yes, limited