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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Surf | X | TikTok | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algorithm Control | ||||
| Natural language feed commands | ||||
| 6 mood/tone dials | ||||
| Per-topic weight control (13 topics) | ||||
| Feed reason badges on every post | ||||
| Transparent scoring formula | ||||
| No admin override | ||||
| Privacy & Data | ||||
| No ads | ||||
| No data selling | ||||
| P2P voice calls | ||||
| Creator Tools | ||||
| Revenue sharing | ||||
| SoundMatch (music AI) | ||||
| Content Formats | ||||
| Threads + Stories + Shorts | Split across apps | |||
| AI Features | ||||
| Semantic search | ||||
| Smart chat summaries | ||||
| Perspectives (debate map) | ||||
| Flow (writing assistant) | ||||
| Communities | ||||
| Spaces/Groups | Communities | |||
| Custom moderation | ||||
| Pricing | ||||
| No ads on free tier | ||||
| No ads ever | ||||
| Feature | Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm Control | ||
| Natural language feed commands | ||
| 6 mood/tone dials | ||
| Per-topic weight control (13 topics) | ||
| Feed reason badges on every post | ||
| Transparent scoring formula | ||
| No admin override | ||
| Privacy & Data | ||
| No ads | ||
| No data selling | ||
| P2P voice calls | ||
| Creator Tools | ||
| Revenue sharing | ||
| SoundMatch (music AI) | ||
| Content Formats | ||
| Threads + Stories + Shorts | Split across apps | |
| AI Features | ||
| Semantic search | ||
| Smart chat summaries | ||
| Perspectives (debate map) | ||
| Flow (writing assistant) | ||
| Communities | ||
| Spaces/Groups | ||
| Custom moderation | ||
| Pricing | ||
| No ads on free tier | ||
| No ads ever | ||
What makes Surf
different
Your Algorithm
Your feed, your rules. Talk to it in plain English, slide three controls, or go granular on every signal weight. The scoring formula is public. Your settings are final.
Five AI systems, one platform
Smart chat summaries. Semantic search. Flow for writing. Perspectives for debates. SoundMatch for music. All built to help you — never to target you.
Pay for features, not ad removal
Honest pricing with no ads, ever. Premium unlocks advanced tools, not basic dignity. Free users get the same clean experience.