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Dashword

SERP-based content briefs, scoring and monitoring, with an API and MCP server for AI agents.

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Dashword is a content optimization platform that analyzes the pages ranking for a target keyphrase and turns that research into a content brief and a live score for the draft. Writers see the keywords, related questions and topics competing pages cover, then edit in Dashword's built-in editor or through its Google Docs add-on while a content grade and readability level update as they type.

Beyond pre-publication optimization, Dashword adds a monitoring layer. It crawls a site to import pages automatically, generates new keyword reports weekly, tracks ranking positions and flags pages that are losing or not receiving traffic, which makes it usable for refreshing older content as well as briefing new articles. An AI writer is included on both plans (capped at 100k words on Startup).

Dashword's more distinctive angle is agent-readiness. The API and an MCP server are included on every plan, so Claude, Cursor or custom code can create a report, read the brief and score a draft; scoring through the API is free and unlimited, and only reports consume credits. Pricing is report-based rather than seat-based at the low end, with 30 reports on Startup and 100 on Business, so cost scales with how many pieces of content are optimized.

Inside Dashword

Content briefs

Compiles competitor outlines, keywords and questions from top-ranking pages into an editable, shareable brief.

Content scoring

Grades a draft in real time against the keywords and topics the ranking pages cover, with a readability level.

Content monitoring

Imports site pages automatically, re-runs keyword reports weekly and alerts on pages losing traffic.

API and MCP server

Lets AI agents and scripts create reports, read briefs and score drafts, with scoring free and unlimited.

Google Docs add-on

Brings the optimization sidebar into Google Docs so writers can score drafts without leaving their editor.

The trade-offs with Dashword

Strengths

  • API and MCP server are included on every plan, uncommon at this price point
  • Content scoring through the API is free and unlimited; only reports use credits
  • Combines briefs, optimization and post-publication monitoring in one tool
  • Google Docs add-on fits existing writer workflows
  • Free first report with no credit card makes evaluation easy

Limitations

  • Entry price of $99/month is high for solo bloggers
  • Plans are capped by report count (30 or 100), so high-volume teams need to watch usage
  • Annual discount is arranged through contact rather than a self-serve toggle
  • Smaller brand and review base than Surfer or Clearscope

Dashword plans and pricing

Two public plans, Startup at $99/month and Business at $349/month, billed monthly. Dashword's FAQ says annual billing carries a 20% discount arranged through its contact form, so no annual per-month price is listed. New accounts get one free report with no credit card required.

PlanMonthlyAnnual /moIncludes
Startup$99—30 content reports (about 30 pieces of content), 5 user seats, content briefs, AI Writer (100k words), API and MCP server access.
Business$349—100 content reports, 10 user seats, content briefs, AI Writer, bulk report creation, API and MCP server access, and single sign-on (SSO).

Verified against the official pricing page.

Verdict

Use Dashword

  • Content teams that want briefs, scoring and refresh monitoring in one place
  • Workflows where an AI agent drafts content and needs an automated quality score
  • Writers who draft in Google Docs
  • Refreshing existing articles that are losing traffic

Skip Dashword

  • You publish only a few articles a month and need a low-cost tool
  • You want a permanent free plan
  • You need a WordPress-native editor plugin
  • You want a large library of built-in templates for non-SEO copy
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