AI SEO Stack: $0-20/mo vs $500/mo Tools (Real Comparison)

This article details how to replace an expensive SEO tool stack (valued at $500/month) with low-cost AI tools ($0-20/month) while retaining functionality. It provides a real comparison and a complete guide on leveraging AI tools for SEO tasks. The article includes tool-by-tool comparisons, setup tutorials, and the exact workflow that replaced premium tools like Semrush and Surfer SEO with options such as Perplexity, Google PAA, Google Trends, and Claude.ai.