AISEO vs Ahrefs Brand Radar

We make AISEO, so we are biased. Here is our case. Ahrefs Brand Radar starts at GBP 159 or EUR 179 a month and has no free trial. AISEO starts free and costs $49 a month after that. It also covers Reddit and video in one tool.

Short answer

AISEO is our pick for most teams weighing Ahrefs Brand Radar. You start with a free snapshot and no card. Paid plans start at $49 a month and ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude. AISEO also drafts Reddit replies and turns articles into videos.

Our pick:: AISEO. Free to start, then $49 a month for four engines
Best for a niche brand:: AISEO. We write prompts for your brand on each scan
Best for Reddit and video:: AISEO. The Reddit agent drafts replies, and Rank on socials makes videos
If you already pay for Ahrefs:: Ahrefs Brand Radar. Your SEO and AI data sit in one place

AISEO and Ahrefs Brand Radar, row by row
	AISEO	Ahrefs Brand Radar
Starting price	$49 a month (Entry) or $149 a month (Pro)	From GBP 159 or EUR 179 a month. Ahrefs pages differ
Free start	Free AI visibility snapshot after sign-in. No card	No trial. Ahrefs Free and a free checker preview
Prompts	6 to 20 per scan, written for your brand. You can edit them	A ready index of 449M+ prompts, plus custom prompts
Reddit	Finds threads and drafts replies	Shows Reddit visibility. No reply help
YouTube	Rank on socials turns articles into videos	Shows YouTube visibility, free in beta

Prompts written for your brand

Ahrefs builds its prompts from real searches in its keyword database. Ahrefs notes that brands with low search volume may have limited coverage.

AISEO writes buyer-intent prompts for your brand on each scan. You can delete them and add your own. Each scan asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude 6 to 20 of them.

What one AISEO scan gives you

The report shows your visibility score, share of voice, sentiment and competitor rankings. Share of voice means how often engines name you compared with your rivals.

It also labels each cited domain as Official, Community, Listing or Competitor. You can compare up to 10 competitors per scan.

Beyond AI answers: Reddit and video

Brand Radar shows your visibility on Reddit and YouTube. AISEO helps you add to both.

The Reddit agent finds threads up to 120 days old and drafts replies. Rank on socials turns a blog post into a short video with an AI presenter. You publish it on YouTube and social channels, where AI assistants can find and cite your brand.

Which one to choose

Choose AISEO. It is the best value for founders, small teams and niche brands weighing Ahrefs Brand Radar. Plans start at $49 a month. You do not need an Ahrefs plan.

Start with a free AI visibility snapshot after you sign in. No card is needed. When you want more, a scan asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude your buyer questions. Claude and Perplexity are in every plan.

AISEO also helps you act on what you learn. The Reddit agent finds threads and drafts replies. Rank on socials turns your articles into videos for YouTube. One tool covers AI answers, Reddit and video.

Ahrefs Brand Radar is built for teams that already use Ahrefs and want market-wide data.

What we would do today

Sign in at aiseo.ai/tools/ai-visibility for a free AI visibility snapshot. No card needed.
Check your brand's search volume. A small number means a ready-made prompt index may miss you.
Search Reddit for your product category. List 3 threads where your brand fits.
Pick one strong blog post that could become a short video for YouTube.

Questions

How much does Ahrefs Brand Radar cost?

The Brand Radar page showed GBP 159 a month for the AI Visibility Index. The pricing page showed from EUR 179 a month. Ahrefs sets the currency by location, and the two pages differ. AISEO costs $49 or $149 a month.

Does Ahrefs Brand Radar have a free trial?

No. Ahrefs Free is the only free option, plus a free AI Visibility Checker preview. AISEO offers a free AI visibility snapshot with no card.

Which tool helps with Reddit?

Brand Radar shows your visibility on Reddit. AISEO finds Reddit threads where your brand fits and drafts replies for you.

Which tool helps with YouTube?

Brand Radar shows your visibility on YouTube in a free beta. AISEO's Rank on socials turns your articles into short videos you can publish on YouTube.

Can I start AISEO for free?

Yes. Sign in at aiseo.ai/tools/ai-visibility for a free AI visibility snapshot. No card is needed. A paid plan adds scans that ask four engines your buyer questions.

Get your free AI visibility report

No credit card needed. See how AI answers talk about your brand, then use the Reddit agent and Rank on socials to get mentioned in more places. Plans start at $49 a month.

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We checked every price and feature on this page on October 4, 2026. These tools change often, so confirm on each vendor's site before you buy.