RankYak alternative that reviews every post before it publishes
AutomatedBlog is a RankYak alternative for owners who want a smaller plan, a rules-based safety review and scheduled publishing for one business site. It reads your website, plans topics on a calendar, writes in your voice, checks each post against your rules and publishes on schedule. Type your website in the planner below to see ten topics planned for your business.
Building your autopilot plan
- Reading your site
- Finding topics people search
- Mapping keywords
- Planning your calendar
- Drafting the first post
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One daily article engine or a blog sized to your business
RankYak sells a single plan at $99 a month per site, built around up to 30 articles a month, one a day on the days you choose, with keyword research, a topical map, backlink exchange and Search Console refreshes. It is a full SEO engine for a site that wants a high, steady output.
AutomatedBlog starts smaller. Starter is 12 posts a month, Growth is 40 across 3 sites and Pro is 150 across 10 sites, each with images, internal links and scheduled publishing. If you want a daily publishing engine with backlinks, RankYak is a fair pick. If a local company or store needs 12 accurate posts a month inside written rules, a smaller plan costs less and carries less risk.
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RankYak and AutomatedBlog side by side
Competitor details are from RankYak pricing, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so check both sites before you subscribe.
| What you compare | RankYak | AutomatedBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Keyword research, daily articles, backlink exchange and refreshes | Topic research, calendar, writing and scheduled publishing |
| Entry price | One plan, $99 monthly per site or $82.50 per month on yearly billing | Starter $49 monthly or $24 per month billed $288 yearly, 12 posts |
| Volume | Up to 30 articles a month, about 21 if you publish on weekdays only | Starter 12 posts, Growth 40 posts, Pro 150 posts |
| Several sites | $99 per month for each additional site | Growth covers 3 sites at $149 monthly or $74 per month yearly. Pro covers 10 sites |
| Free start | 3 day free trial | Plan ten topics for your site before you buy |
| Publishing | WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, WordPress.com, Zapier, Make, API, webhooks and RSS | WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and Ghost on a schedule |
| Review before publishing | Publish live or save as drafts for you to review | Safety review on every post, optional human approval from Pro |
| Extras | Backlink exchange after the trial, Search Console refreshes, 40+ languages | Monthly traffic report, images and internal links in every post |
| Best for | Sites that want daily output and an all in one SEO engine | Owners who want a blog that runs itself within clear rules |
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Why owners look for a RankYak alternative
The price is per site
At $99 a month for each site, two or three sites cost $200 to $300 a month. Growth bundles 3 sites and Pro bundles 10 in one price.
Daily volume is more than many businesses need
Thirty articles a month suits a content site. A dental office, law firm or contractor often cannot back that many posts with real services. Twelve useful posts a month is a pace one business can support.
More posts mean more to check
Every extra article is another claim about your prices, services or guarantees. AutomatedBlog writes from the facts on your pages and your rules, and a safety review checks each post before it goes live.
You want topics tied to your offer
A calendar built from your own services and customers gives posts that link to what you sell, not only to what has search volume.
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What the same month costs on each tool
A local service company wants 12 posts a month on one site. RankYak is $99 a month for its plan. AutomatedBlog Starter is $49 monthly or $24 per month billed $288 yearly for exactly 12 posts.
An agency wants 40 posts a month across 3 client sites. AutomatedBlog Growth is $149 monthly or $74 per month yearly for all three. On RankYak each site is $99 a month, so three sites come to $297 a month before any Site Guard add-on. For one site that needs a post every day, RankYak is worth pricing.
Keep your published articles
Articles already live on your site stay there. Pause queued posts in your old tool so two systems do not publish on the same day.
Connect your site and set the rules
Connect WordPress, Shopify, Webflow or Ghost. Set your tone, the services you offer, claims you never make and topics to avoid.
Review the topic calendar
Look over the planned topics and dates. Move, swap or block anything that does not fit, then set how often you want to publish.
Let it publish on schedule
Posts go out with images and internal links. Check the monthly traffic report, and turn on approval on Pro if a manager must sign off each post.
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When RankYak is the better choice
RankYak is the better buy in several honest cases.
- You want a post every day on one site and will use them.
- You want a backlink exchange and Search Console driven refreshes in the same tool.
- You publish to Wix, which it lists and we do not, or need Zapier, Make or an API.
- You write in a language other than English and want 40 or more languages.
If that describes you, it is a sound tool. If you want a business blog that stays current with a review step, a focused autopilot fits better.
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Who uses AutomatedBlog instead
- A local business that wants posts answering customer questions while the team works. See blogging for local services.
- A store that wants guides linked to its products. See Shopify blog automation.
- A WordPress site owner who wants a calendar that fills itself. See WordPress autoblogging.
- A buyer comparing several tools. Read our Outrank alternative, RightBlogger alternative and Byword alternative pages, then check the autoblogging pricing.
What is the best alternative to RankYak?
AutomatedBlog is a good RankYak alternative if you want a smaller flat plan, topic research, a safety review and scheduled publishing in one price. RankYak suits sites that want an article every day plus backlinks. Pick based on how many posts your business can back with real service pages.
How much does RankYak cost?
RankYak lists one plan at $99 a month per site, or $82.50 a month on yearly billing, with up to 30 articles a month. Each extra site is $99 a month, and Site Guard is an optional $99 add-on. It offers a 3 day free trial. Check its site for current pricing.
Is RankYak good for small business blogs?
It works for sites that want daily output and an all in one SEO engine. A small business that needs a dozen accurate posts a month and a review step usually fits a smaller plan better.
Is AutomatedBlog cheaper than RankYak?
At small volumes, yes. Starter is $49 monthly or $24 per month billed yearly for 12 posts, against $99 monthly for one RankYak site. With several sites the gap grows, since Growth covers 3 sites in one price.
Can I move from RankYak to AutomatedBlog?
You do not need to move anything. Published articles stay on your site. Pause queued posts in RankYak first so nothing publishes twice, then connect your site and let the calendar start.
Put your blog on a calendar that runs itself
See ten topics planned for your site, then pick the plan that fits.