How Cited compares to other AI search optimization tools
Not all AI search platforms are the same. Some give you dashboards. Cited gives you the playbook to actually change your score.
Last updated: April 27, 2026
Where Cited sits in the market
Most GEO tools cluster in the tracking-only quadrant. Cited stands alone in self-serve + execution.
Cited is the only self-serve platform with a full execution layer.
The execution pipeline
Most tools stop at Track. Some get to Analyze. Only Cited completes the loop to Improve.
See what’s happening
Monitor your brand across 5 AI platforms with custom prompts and weekly refresh.
Understand the WHY
Narrative Intelligence. Perception Gap Analysis. Source Influence Mapping.
Get specific actions
Prioritized recommendations + content briefs to close the gap between perception and reality.
See what’s happening
Monitor your brand across 5 AI platforms with custom prompts and weekly refresh.
Understand the WHY
Narrative Intelligence. Perception Gap Analysis. Source Influence Mapping.
Get specific actions
Prioritized recommendations + content briefs to close the gap between perception and reality.
Detailed comparisons
Enterprise data vs. execution playbook
Read comparison →Tracking dashboard vs. content briefs
Read comparison →AI agent vs. narrative intelligence
Read comparison →Monitoring-only vs. full execution pipeline
Read comparison →Credit-based pricing vs. transparent plans
Read comparison →SEO add-on vs. GEO-native platform
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Traditional SEO vs. GEO visibility
Quick comparison
Key capabilities across the top AI search optimization platforms.
| Feature | Cited | Profound | Peec | Searchable | Otterly AI | AthenaHQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/mo | $99/mo | $95/mo | $125/mo | $29/mo | $295/mo |
| AI platforms | 3–5 | 1–10 | 3 of 7 | 3 | 6 | Up to 8 |
| Narrative Intelligence | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Perception Gap | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Recommendations + Briefs | ✓ | Growth+ | Directional | AI agent | — | Enterprise |
| GEO Score | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crawl Radar | Coming | — | — | — | Basic | — |
| Free tools | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Self-serve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| India market data | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Team seats | Unlimited | 1–3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| INR pricing | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
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