--- title: "AEO Tools 2026: 10 AI Visibility Trackers Compared" description: "10 AEO tools for 2026 compared: Meteoria, Otterly, Peec AI and Semrush. Track your share of voice in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini, with pricing." url: "https://vydera.com/en/lab/aeo-tools-ai-visibility" lang: "en" published: "2026-01-23" modified: "2026-01-27" alternates: - lang: fr url: https://vydera.com/fr/lab/outils-geo-visibilite-ia --- [GEO & AEO](https://vydera.com/en/lab-categories/geo-aeo) Written on 23/1/2026 Updated on 27/1/2026 7min # The 10 Best AEO Tools to Track Your AI Visibility in 2026 [Thibaut LegrandCo-founder - Vydera](https://vydera.com/en/authors/thibaut-legrand) ## Key takeaways - **GEO tools** allow you to measure your visibility in responses from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews - **4 selection criteria**: LLM coverage, type of metrics (visibility, position, sentiment), optimization features, budget - **Meteoria** is our choice at Vydera: all-in-one interface, actionable recommendations, affordable pricing (€75-175/month) - **Otterly** stands out with its comprehensive platform coverage and integrated GEO audit - For **Semrush or Ahrefs users**, the AI Visibility and Brand Radar modules allow you to centralize SEO and GEO - **Nightwatch** ($39/month) is the ideal entry-level option to start with GEO - **Enterprise solutions** (Profound, Authoritas, Scrunch) offer advanced features: Share of Voice, prompt volumes, narrative control - GEO tracking must be **complemented by optimization**: structured data, quality content, Digital PR In 2026, **ranking well on Google is no longer enough**. A growing number of your prospects no longer click on links. They ask questions to ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini and expect a direct answer. If AI doesn't cite you, you don't exist for these users. The problem? Unlike traditional SEO where you can track your positions in Google Search Console, **measuring your visibility in AI is still unclear** for many companies. Traditional tools aren't designed for this. This is where **AEO tools** (Answer Engine Optimization) come in. They allow you to track your mentions in AI responses, analyze your share of voice against competitors, and identify levers to improve your presence. In this article, we present the **10 best AEO tools in 2026**, classified by use case. With our honest opinion on each one. ## How to choose your AEO tool? Before diving into the ranking, here are the **4 essential criteria** for choosing a tool adapted to your needs. ### 1. LLM Coverage Not all tools track the same platforms. Check that the tool covers the AI that your audience uses: - **ChatGPT** (the most used) - **Google AI Overviews / AI Mode** - **Perplexity** - **Gemini** - **Claude** - **Microsoft Copilot** ### 2. Type of Metrics Depending on your objectives, you'll need different metrics: - **Visibility**: are you mentioned in the responses? - **Position**: at what rank do you appear? - **Sentiment**: does the AI speak positively about you? - **Citations**: what sources are used to talk about you? - **Share of Voice**: what is your share of voice vs competitors? ### 3. Optimization Features Some tools are limited to monitoring. Others offer **actionable recommendations** to improve your visibility: content audit, prompt suggestions, source identification to target. ### 4. Budget and Scalability Prices range from **$29/month** for entry-level solutions to **several thousand euros** for enterprise offers. Choose based on your volume of prompts to track and the number of brands/clients to manage. ## Top 10 AEO Tools in 2026 ### Category 1: Complete AI Visibility Tracking #### 1. Meteoria — The Complete Tool to Manage Your AI Visibility **Our choice at Vydera.** [Meteoria](https://meteoria.ai/) is a French platform that analyzes brand visibility in responses generated by AI. It queries the main LLMs (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Overviews) daily with your custom prompts. **What we like:** - **All-in-one interface**: intuitive dashboard with visualization by theme, persona, or region - **Source analysis**: identification of content and sites cited by AI - **Actionable recommendations**: concrete suggestions to improve your presence - **Query fan-out**: detection of sub-queries generated by LLMs - **Competitive analysis**: direct comparison with your competitors **What could be improved:** - No integrated technical site diagnostics - Limited AI traffic analytics **Ideal for:** Agencies, marketing teams, digital departments wanting complete management of their AI presence. **Price:** From €75/month (Basic) | €175/month (Pro) ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Meteoria](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FEYB2AF4D7BRTS6RJS3QR.avif) #### 2. Otterly — The Most Complete Multi-LLM Monitoring [Otterly](https://otterly.ai/) is one of the most cited AEO tools by experts. It stands out with its **comprehensive coverage** of AI platforms and audit features. **Strengths:** - **Wide coverage**: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, Gemini, Copilot - **AI prompt research**: identification of your audience's conversational queries - **AEO audit**: analysis of 25+ on-page factors with recommendations - **Brand Visibility Index**: visibility score by industry - **Workspaces**: multi-client management for agencies - **Integrations**: Looker Studio, API, CSV exports **What could be improved:** - Dense interface, learning curve - Data mainly in English **Ideal for:** SEO managers, agencies, advanced marketing teams. **Price:** $29/month (Lite, 10 prompts) | $189/month (Standard, 100 prompts) | $989/month (Pro, 1000 prompts) ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Otterly](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FEZ832H8XAKMXN5ES3C1Y.avif) #### 3. Peec AI — Real-Time Alerts and Sentiment Analysis [Peec AI](https://peec.ai/) is a Berlin-based solution that focuses on **simplicity** and **actionable insights**. The tool focuses on three key metrics: Visibility, Position, and Sentiment. **Strengths:** - **Clean interface**: no overload, focus on essentials - **Real-time alerts**: immediate notification in case of visibility change - **Sentiment analysis**: understand how AI perceives your brand - **Strategic recommendations**: suggestions of sources to target (G2, Reddit, Digital PR...) - **Exports and API**: easy integration into your workflows **What could be improved:** - Less depth of analysis than Meteoria or Otterly - Limited audit features **Ideal for:** Marketing teams who want to get to the point without drowning in data. **Price:** €89/month (Basic) | €199/month (Plus) | €499/month (Business) ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Peec AI](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FEZY475WNKE6K4X69GKPW.avif) ### Category 2: Integrated SEO + AEO Solutions #### 4. Semrush AI Visibility Toolkit — Traditional SEO Enhanced with AI [Semrush](https://www.semrush.com/) needs no introduction. The tool has added an **AI Visibility Toolkit** to track visibility in AI responses. **Strengths:** - **Complete ecosystem**: SEO + AEO in a single interface - **AI share of voice**: comparison with competitors on main LLMs - **Analysis of cited pages**: identification of performing content - **Strategic recommendations**: advice on positioning, content, and product - **Native integration**: connection with your existing SEO data **What could be improved:** - AI module still recent, less mature than pure players - High price if you don't use other Semrush features **Ideal for:** SEO teams already using Semrush who want to centralize their data. **Price:** $99/month per domain (in addition to Semrush subscription) ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Semrush](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FF12V3GVWJSDSXRH2BHHK.avif) #### 5. Ahrefs Brand Radar — Brand Mentions in AI [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/) has launched **Brand Radar**, a module dedicated to tracking mentions in AI responses. **Strengths:** - **Mention detection**: identification of queries where your brand appears - **Competitive analysis**: comparison with competitors on the same queries - **Ahrefs interface**: recognized quality, premium UX - **Cross-referenced data**: connection with your existing SEO profile **What could be improved:** - AEO features still limited vs pure players - No focus on prompts or detailed citations **Ideal for:** Ahrefs users who want a simple entry into AEO without changing tools. **Price:** Included in Ahrefs subscription ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Ahrefs](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FF24FZNPX2SPV88YKYKBB.avif) #### 6. Nightwatch — Entry-Level SEO + AI [Nightwatch](https://nightwatch.io/) is a rank tracking tool that has added an **LLM Tracker module** to track visibility in AI. **Strengths:** - **Affordable price**: excellent value for money - **AI coverage**: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity - **Simple interface**: quick to learn - **Unified tracking**: traditional SEO + AI in the same dashboard - **Precise localization**: 190,000+ locations, postal code level **What could be improved:** - AI module less deep than specialized solutions - No AEO audit or recommendations **Ideal for:** Freelancers, solo publishers, SMEs who want to start with AEO without major investment. **Price:** From $39/month ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Nightwatch](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FF307PK48BTNW1RK63Q4N.avif) ### Category 3: Competitive Analysis and Share of Voice #### 7. Authoritas — The Enterprise Platform for Share of Voice [Authoritas](https://www.authoritas.com/) offers a complete solution that combines **traditional SEO** and **AI Search**. Its strength: analysis of share of voice in AI responses. **Strengths:** - **AI Share of Voice**: precise measurement of your visibility vs competitors - **Wide coverage**: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, DeepSeek, Google AI Overviews, Bing AI - **Source analysis**: identification of sites most cited by AI - **Customization**: multilingual prompts, geolocation - **Integrations**: Looker Studio, BigQuery **What could be improved:** - Interface less modern than new entrants - Learning curve for beginners **Ideal for:** Large companies, mature SEO teams, international e-commerce sites. **Price:** On request ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Authoritas](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FF411XRNR5FAYE31GDXFP.avif) #### 8. Scrunch — Controlling the Brand Narrative [Scrunch](https://scrunch.com/) positions itself on a different angle: **understanding and influencing what AI says about you**. **Strengths:** - **Presence monitoring**: tracking by competitor, persona, topic, geo - **Citation analysis**: identification of sources that influence responses - **Error detection**: spotting when AI cannot crawl your site - **AXP (Agent Experience Platform)**: generation of an AI-optimized version of your site - **Enterprise-ready**: SOC 2 Type II, RBAC, API **What could be improved:** - Premium positioning, not suitable for small budgets - AXP feature still experimental **Ideal for:** Brands that want to control their narrative in AI, PR and communication teams. **Price:** $300/month (Basic) | $500/month (Growth) | $1000/month (Pro) | Enterprise on request ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Scrunch](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FF4VT89E30YSSWJWE54R4.avif) ### Category 4: Enterprise and E-commerce Solutions #### 9. Profound — Enterprise with Prompt Volumes [Profound](https://www.tryprofound.com/) targets major brands and e-commerce with a data-driven approach. **Strengths:** - **Prompt Volumes**: access to real search volumes in AI (exclusive) - **Shopping Visibility**: specific tracking for ChatGPT Shopping - **Agent Analytics**: analysis of how AI crawlers access your site - **Content workflows**: creation and optimization of AI-ready content - **Answer Engine Insights**: detailed analysis of responses and citations **What could be improved:** - High price, reserved for large budgets - Complexity for teams new to AEO **Ideal for:** E-commerce, major brands, teams with significant budget. **Price:** From $499/month | Enterprise on request ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Profound](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FF5KSG9ZJCPA39AF4JWWG.avif) #### 10. GetMint — The French Solution with Content Distribution [GetMint](https://getmint.ai/) is a French platform that combines **monitoring** and **content distribution** to influence AI responses. **Strengths:** - **French solution**: support and interface in French - **Multi-LLM monitoring**: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude - **Content Studio**: creation of AI-optimized content - **Partner media network**: distribution on 150K+ sites to influence AI sources - **Support**: dedicated team to transform insights into actions **What could be improved:** - Less user feedback than established tools - Non-public pricing **Ideal for:** French brands, marketing teams who want a local solution with support. **Price:** On request (free trial available) ![AEO Tool Dashboard: Getmint](https://vydera.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M67FF6G720PSS1W8WT18A18J.avif) ## Comparison Table | Tool | Supported LLMs | Primary use | Pricing | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Meteoria | ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AIO | Full tracking + recommendations | €75–€175/month | Agencies, marketing teams | | Otterly | ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, Google AIO | Monitoring + GEO audit | $29–$989/month | SEO managers, agencies | | Peec AI | ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity | Alerts + sentiment analysis | €89–€499/month | Marketing teams | | Semrush AI | ChatGPT, Google AIO | Integrated SEO + GEO | $99/month/domain | Semrush users | | Ahrefs Brand Radar | ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AIO | Brand mention tracking | Included in subscription | Ahrefs users | | Nightwatch | ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity | Entry-level SEO + AI | $39/month | Freelancers, SMBs | | Authoritas | ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, DeepSeek | Enterprise Share of Voice | On request | Large enterprises | | Scrunch | ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude | Narrative control | $300–$1,000/month | Brands, PR teams | | Profound | ChatGPT, Perplexity, Shopping | Enterprise + e-commerce | $499/month+ | E-commerce, large accounts | | GetMint | ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude | Monitoring + distribution | On request | French brands | ## Our Opinion: Why We Use Meteoria at Vydera At Vydera, we tested several tools before choosing **Meteoria** as our main solution. **What made the difference:** 1. **All-in-one interface**: no need to juggle between multiple tools. Everything is centralized in a clear and actionable dashboard. 2. **Concrete recommendations**: Meteoria doesn't just show numbers. The tool offers specific actions to improve visibility. 3. **Source analysis**: understanding which content and sites are cited by AI helps prioritize efforts. 4. **Affordable price**: at €75/month for the Basic version, it's a reasonable investment to start. **What we'd like to see evolve:** - A more advanced technical diagnostic (like Otterly offers) - More analytics on AI-generated traffic For our clients with more advanced needs (e-commerce, international), we sometimes complement with other tools like Otterly for AEO audit or Authoritas for Share of Voice. ## Structured Data: A Complementary Lever Tracking your AI visibility is good. But **improving that visibility** also requires optimizing your site. One of the most effective levers: **structured data**. They allow LLMs to precisely understand your page content and increase your chances of being cited. 👉 We wrote a comprehensive guide on the subject: [What structured data to implement for SEO and AEO?](https://vydera.com/en/lab/structured-data-seo-aeo) ## Conclusion AEO is no longer an option in 2026. With the rise of generative AI, **tracking your visibility in AI responses becomes as important as tracking your Google positions**. To choose the right tool, ask yourself the right questions: - Which LLMs does your audience use? - Do you need simple monitoring or actionable recommendations? - What is your budget? **To get started**: Nightwatch or the Basic version of Meteoria offer excellent value for money. **To go further**: Otterly, Peec AI, or Meteoria Pro provide deeper insights. **For large companies**: Authoritas, Profound, or Scrunch meet scalability and governance needs. ## What is an AEO tool? An AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) tool allows you to **track your visibility in responses generated by AI** like ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini. Unlike traditional SEO tools that track your positions in Google, AEO tools measure whether your brand is **mentioned, cited, or recommended** by AI assistants. They also analyze sentiment, sources used, and your share of voice against competitors. ## What is the best AEO tool for beginners? For beginners, **Nightwatch** ($39/month) or **Meteoria Basic** (€75/month) offer the best value for money. Nightwatch combines traditional SEO and AI tracking in a simple interface. Meteoria offers an **intuitive dashboard with actionable recommendations**. If you already use Semrush or Ahrefs, their integrated modules (AI Visibility Toolkit and Brand Radar) allow you to start without changing tools. ## Which LLMs can AEO tools track? The main AEO tools cover **ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and AI Mode**. Some like Otterly and Authoritas also track **Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepSeek**. Check coverage before choosing: not all tools support the same platforms. ChatGPT remains the most widely used LLM, but Google AI Mode is gaining importance. ## How much does a AEO tool cost? Prices vary depending on features and prompt volume. **Entry-level**: €29-75/month (Nightwatch, Otterly Lite, Meteoria Basic). **Mid-range**: €100-500/month (Otterly Standard, Peec AI, Meteoria Pro). **Enterprise**: €500 to several thousand euros/month (Profound, Scrunch, Authoritas). Integrated solutions like **Semrush AI** ($99/domain) or **Ahrefs Brand Radar** (included) are added to existing subscriptions. ## Can you improve AI visibility without a AEO tool? Yes, but it's **difficult to measure without a dedicated tool**. To improve your AI visibility, focus on: **structured data** (Organization, Article, FAQPage), **quality content** that answers your audience's questions, a **presence on sources cited** by AI (Wikipedia, review sites, media). The AEO tool then allows you to **measure the impact** of these actions and identify missed opportunities. ## Where can I get a package that includes AI search visibility and share of voice optimization? Vydera sells this as a productized service that combines SEO and GEO across Google, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini. Each engagement starts from a baseline of share of voice, positions and citations, and ends with the measured gap. Humans set the strategy and AI agents handle execution, with weekly deliverables in the client's workspace and a monthly strategic review. 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