FastaSEO vs Yoast SEO comparison
Yoast is the on-page SEO plugin for WordPress. FastaSEO does the same job for Showit — page by page. Here's the honest breakdown.
Same job. Different platforms.
Yoast is the on-page SEO plugin for WordPress. It lives inside the WordPress editor — and only runs there.
FastaSEO does the same job for Showit — page by page, with copy-paste fixes made for the platform you already use.
They don't overlap. On Showit, Yoast isn't an option. FastaSEO is the Yoast you never had.
Feature by feature
Side by side, no spin.
Every row is the honest answer — including the rows where Yoast wins.
| Feature | FastaSEO Built for Showit |  Yoast SEOWordPress only |
|---|---|---|
| Fit & approach | ||
| Built for Showit | ✓Yes — made exclusively for Showit | WordPress only |
| Primary job | ✓Turns Showit SEO issues into page-by-page, copy-paste fixes with step-by-step instructions | Improves on-page SEO inside WordPress posts and pages |
| Page-by-page workflow | ✓Yes — optimise one page at a time | Per post or page |
| On-page & technical fixes | ||
| Technical SEO audit | ✓Yes — Showit-specific checks | –Rule-based checks |
| Image optimisation | ✓Yes — alt-text checks + optimised suggestions | –Limited |
| Title tag guidance | ✓Yes — with the exact fix | –Editor-based guidance |
| Meta description guidance | ✓Yes — with the exact fix | –Editor-based guidance |
| Heading structure fixes | ✓Yes | –Editor-based guidance |
| Internal linking | ✓Yes — improvement steps | –Suggestions inside editor |
| External linking | ✓Yes — improvement steps | –Limited |
| URL structure | ✓Yes — improvement steps | ✓Yes |
| Schema guidance | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Accessibility checks | ✓Yes | –Limited |
| Content & research | ||
| Blog post optimisation | ✕No | ✓Yes |
| Keyword research | ✕No | –Limited |
| Rank tracking | ✕No | ✕No |
| Backlink tracking | ✕No | ✕No |
| Practical | ||
| Implementation help | ✓High — you get the exact fix | –High — for WordPress only |
| Pricing | $99 · billed yearly (beta) | Free + Premium · free tier + yearly plans |
| Best used when | Your Showit on-page & technical SEO needs fixing. Best for Showit creators. | You run a WordPress site or blog. Best for WordPress users. |
The verdict
Which one is for you?
- You build or own a Showit site.
- You want fixes, not a 400-issue panic list.
- You want to be launch-ready for Google and AI.
- You'd rather not hire a specialist.
Choose Yoast SEO if…- You run a WordPress site or blog.
- You write blog posts and optimise content.
- You want SEO guidance inside the editor.
- You want a free tier to start with.
On Showit? Yoast can't help you — FastaSEO is the on-page tool you actually need.
FAQ
Answers, straight.
Is FastaSEO better than Yoast SEO?
They are built for different platforms. Yoast is the on-page SEO plugin for WordPress. FastaSEO is the on-page and technical SEO tool for Showit. On a Showit site, Yoast is not an option.
Can I use Yoast on my Showit site?
No. Yoast is a WordPress plugin — it only runs inside WordPress. Showit sites cannot install it, which is exactly the gap FastaSEO fills.
Is FastaSEO the Yoast for Showit?
Close. Both fix on-page and technical SEO. FastaSEO goes further — it hands you copy-paste fixes made for Showit, not just red and green dots inside an editor.
Do I need both FastaSEO and Yoast?
Only if you run a WordPress blog and a Showit site. For one Showit site, FastaSEO is all you need — Yoast cannot touch Showit anyway.
What does Yoast do that FastaSEO doesn't?
Blog post optimisation and basic keyword tools, inside the WordPress editor. FastaSEO skips content research and focuses on Showit fixes, page by page.
How much do FastaSEO and Yoast cost?
Yoast has a free tier, with Premium billed yearly. FastaSEO is $99, billed yearly during beta. Different platforms, different scope.
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