AEO Tool Comparison
Compare: The Best Ways to Check AI Search Visibility
The fastest way to check AI visibility is a free automated scan (like Orbzy's) that scores structured data, llms.txt, and content parsability in under 30 seconds. Manually asking ChatGPT is free but not repeatable. Paid options like Convrgent ($49 one-time) and Profound ($82.50+/mo) suit deeper audits or enterprise-scale monitoring.
Last updated: 2026-07-30
| Feature | Orbzy | Manual checking | Convrgent | Profound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free scan; $49 Fix Pack one-time; $18–$399/mo monitoring | Free | $49 one-time | $82.50/mo Starter; enterprise contract above |
| Monitoring frequency | Weekly (Starter) to daily (Track/Pro/Agency) | None — whenever you remember to ask | None — one-time snapshot | Continuous |
| Dimensions / categories scored | 7 AEO dimensions, 0–100 score | None — no scoring system | 64+ checks across 12 categories | Not publicly itemized (analyst/consulting-led) |
| Fix guidance provided | Yes — prioritized, copy-paste code ($49 Fix Pack) | No — you interpret the AI's answer yourself | Basic recommendations | Consulting-led |
| Competitor tracking | Yes — 3 to unlimited competitors by plan | Only if you separately ask about each one | No | Yes (enterprise tier) |
| Free tier | Yes — full scan, no account required | Yes — but not repeatable or auditable | No | No (Starter is paid) |
Convrgent and Profound figures based on publicly available pricing pages and reporting as of 2026-05-14 (see /vs-convrgent and /vs-profound for sources). Pricing changes — verify on the vendor's site before buying.
Where each option actually wins
Orbzy
- +Free full scan, no account needed, results in 30 seconds
- +Only option with a one-time price AND ongoing monitoring plans
- +Fix guidance ships with copy-paste code, not just recommendations
- −Fewer individual checks (7 dimensions) than Convrgent's 64+
- −Newer product — no enterprise track record like Profound's
Manual checking
- +Completely free, zero setup
- +Fastest way to get a first gut-check on one specific prompt
- −No score, no history, no competitor comparison
- −Answers vary by exact phrasing and session — not repeatable or auditable
- −No guidance on what to actually fix
Convrgent
- +Most checks of any option here — 64+ across 12 categories
- +Same $49 one-time price as Orbzy's Fix Pack
- −No ongoing monitoring — one snapshot and done
- −No competitor tracking
- −Recommendations are basic, not copy-paste-ready code
Profound
- +Backed by a $96M Series C — real enterprise-scale data and trust
- +Continuous monitoring built for large, multi-brand programs
- −No free tier — cheapest self-serve plan is $82.50/mo
- −Built for Fortune 500 marketing teams, not solo founders
- −Full pricing beyond Starter requires a sales conversation
Digging into one option? Read the full breakdowns: Orbzy vs Convrgent, Orbzy vs Profound, Orbzy vs Allmond (brand-monitoring, a different layer of the same problem), or the wider Best AEO Tools 2026 roundup covering Otterly.AI and AthenaHQ too.
Common questions
What is the best way to check if AI recommends my product?
Start with a free automated scan (like Orbzy's) that scores structured data, llms.txt, robots.txt, and content parsability in under 30 seconds — it tells you what's blocking AI models today. Manually asking ChatGPT or Perplexity is free but only shows one snapshot, with no scoring or fix guidance. Paid options like Convrgent ($49 one-time) or Profound ($82.50+/mo) add deeper checks or continuous enterprise monitoring.
Is manually asking ChatGPT enough to check my AEO?
It's a reasonable first gut-check, but it's not repeatable or auditable. Results vary by exact prompt wording, session, and which model you ask, and there's no numeric score, no historical record, no competitor comparison, and no guidance on what to fix. Manual checking answers 'does it mention me right now,' not 'why' or 'what do I change.'
How is Orbzy different from Convrgent?
Both offer a $49 one-time scan. Convrgent runs more checks (64+ across 12 categories) in that one-time snapshot. Orbzy scores 7 AEO dimensions but adds continuous monitoring plans, a prioritized fix list with copy-paste code, and Brand AI Share-of-Voice tracking across ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity that Convrgent doesn't offer.
How is Orbzy different from Profound?
Profound raised a $96M Series C and targets Fortune 500 marketing teams with a self-serve Starter tier at $82.50/mo and enterprise contracts above that. Orbzy targets indie AI-SaaS founders with a free no-account scan, a $49 one-time Fix Pack, and paid monitoring starting at $18/mo — no sales call or onboarding queue required.
Do I need a paid AEO tool, or is the free scan enough?
Orbzy's free scan gives a full 0-100 score, a 7-category breakdown, and top 3 recommendations with no account required — enough to know where you stand. Paid tiers exist for teams who want the copy-paste fix code ($49 Fix Pack) or ongoing tracking as models and competitors change (from $18/mo).
See where you actually stand
Free scan, no account, 30 seconds — then decide if you need the Fix Pack or ongoing monitoring.