We respect the work Profound does — we just disagree on who should pay for it.
Profound is the Sequoia-backed leader in AI visibility. Comprehensive feature set, 10+ AI systems, an enterprise-grade dashboard, $58.5M Series A.
Their entry tier is $99/mo and tracks ChatGPT only. Their 3-platform tier is $399/mo. Most of their revenue comes from contracts that start at $2,000/month.
| Feature | AEONiti Pro — $19/mo | Profound (entry) — $99/mo |
|---|---|---|
| AI assistants tracked | ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity | ChatGPT only |
| AEO prompts per week | 2,000 | not disclosed |
| SERP rank tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Citation graph | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hallucination detection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Content recommendations | unlimited, with reasoning | summary only |
| White-label reports | $99 tier | $399 tier |
| API + webhooks | $19 tier | $399 tier |
| Free tier | 1 domain, forever | 14-day trial |
| Annual contract required | No | Yes (most plans) |
| Open public pricing | Yes | Enterprise gated |