AISEO vs Profound

We make AISEO, so we are biased. Here is our case. Profound sells its brand plans on a custom quote. AISEO shows its price up front and starts free. It also covers AI answers, Reddit and video in one tool.

Short answer

AISEO is our pick for most teams weighing Profound. You start with a free snapshot and no card. Paid plans start at $49 a month. Every scan asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude.

Our pick:: AISEO. Free to start, then $49 a month for four engines
Best for Claude and Perplexity on every plan:: AISEO. Both are in every scan
Best for Reddit and video:: AISEO. The Reddit agent drafts replies, and Rank on socials makes videos
If you need an enterprise contract:: Profound. Brand plans come on a custom quote

AISEO and Profound, row by row
	AISEO	Profound
Starting price	$49 a month (Entry) or $149 a month (Pro)	Custom quote for brands. Prices are not published
Free start	Free AI visibility snapshot after sign-in. No card	7-day free trial
Claude included	Yes, in every scan	On Enterprise. Not on the trial
Perplexity included	Yes, in every scan	On Enterprise. Not on the trial
Prompts	6 to 20 per scan. Written for you, and you can edit them	50 on the trial, not editable. Custom count on Enterprise
Reddit agent	Finds threads and drafts replies	Not listed

A price you can see up front

AISEO publishes its prices. Entry costs $49 a month and includes 1 scan a month. Pro costs $149 a month and includes 3 scans a month.

Profound lists two brand plans: a free 7-day trial and a custom Enterprise plan. Its pricing page shows no dollar amounts. You need to ask for a quote.

What one AISEO scan gives you

A scan asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude 6 to 20 buyer questions. We write these prompts for you. You can delete them and add your own.

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. You can compare up to 10 competitors per scan.

Beyond AI answers: Reddit and video

The Reddit agent finds threads up to 120 days old and scores them for relevance. It drafts replies for you to post.

Rank on socials turns a blog post or article into a short video. An AI presenter speaks the script over B-roll. You publish the video 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 small businesses weighing Profound. You see the price before you talk to anyone. Plans start at $49 a month.

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.

Profound is built for enterprise marketing teams and large agencies.

What we would do today

Sign in at aiseo.ai/tools/ai-visibility for a free AI visibility snapshot. No card needed.
Ask ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude your top 3 buyer questions yourself. Note which brands they name.
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 Profound cost?

Profound does not publish brand prices. Its pricing page lists a free 7-day trial and a custom Enterprise plan. AISEO costs $49 or $149 a month.

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.

Which tool includes Claude and Perplexity?

Every AISEO scan includes both. Profound lists them on Enterprise. Its free trial covers ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews.

Can I edit the prompts?

On every AISEO plan, you can delete our prompts and add your own. Profound says trial users get an industry-based prompt set they cannot customize.

What is Rank on socials?

It turns a blog post or article into a short video with an AI presenter and B-roll. You publish it on YouTube and social channels. AI assistants can then find and cite your brand there.

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.