I spent hundreds of dollars testing and comparing over 30 different AI SEO writing tools to find out which ones really live up to the hype.

Check my in-depth AI writers review: https://youtu.be/7M8GqeOELzU

In my video, I walk through my entire process—starting with how I set up a fair test for each writer, using the same prompt across three different keyword difficulty levels and measuring each result with a content optimizer (Neuron Writer) as well as a readability tool (Hemingway). I also explain the specific criteria I care about most, like whether the tool can do SERP analysis, generate outlines intelligently, handle images and links, and provide a smooth editing experience.

I went through each tool one by one—some of them turned out to be lackluster or way too expensive, while others really impressed me with their features and performance. I highlight my top contenders toward the end, including Koala, Junia AI, and Journalist AI.

Ultimately, I reveal which platform earned my number-one spot overall (Journalist AI) and why I believe it offers the best balance of SEO scoring, human readability, ease of use, and bonus features like autoblogging and competitor keyword feeds.

In the end, I emphasize there’s no single “perfect” AI writer for everyone: it depends on individual needs. Some tools are best for agencies, some excel in e-commerce, some are ideal for local SEO, and others might be great for bulk writing or social media content. Still, if I had to pick just one for my own blogging and SEO work, I found Journalist AI to be the top choice, and I even managed to secure an exclusive 50% off code for anyone who wants to try it. Throughout the video, I share plenty of details about what I liked, disliked, and discovered along the way, hoping to save others from wasting money on AI SEO tools that might not deliver as promised.

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Time stamps:
0:00 Intro to AI writers
1:14 Testing criteria for AI writers
5:19 AI writers excluded
8:52 Copy AI
9:22 Trolly AI
9:46 Wordplay
10:19 Humanwriter
10:46 Drafthorse AI
11:12 Jasper AI
11:53 Yazo
12:40 Penfriend
13:37 Longshot AI
14:09 Autoblogging AI
16:00 Content Sprout AI
17:28 Anyword
18:22 Outranking
19:00 Machined AI
20:35 Macaw AI
21:51 Blog SEO
22:53 Writesonic
23:52 Blaze AI
24:55 Copymatic
25:32 Byword
26:42 Cuppa AI SEO Writer
28:13 Hypotenuse AI
29:58 Agility Writer
31:04 Frase io
32:30 Scalenut
34:04 Surfer SEO
35:25 Junia AI
36:26 Koala Writer
37:40 Journalist AI
38:38 The best Autoblogging feature
41:53 Some thoughts
42:15 My personal favourite
42:33 Final thoughts
43:32 Get 50% off Journalist AI