AthenaHQ vs Profound
Two ai visibility (aeo and geo) tools side by side. Anything the vendor hasn’t confirmed says so.
#2 in AI visibility (AEO and GEO) | #1 in AI visibility (AEO and GEO) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Tracks brand mentions and citations across AI search and suggests content changes. | Tracks how ChatGPT, Perplexity and other answer engines mention your brand. |
| Monthly searches | 2,900 | 5,400 |
| Pricing | Free plan, paid from $295/mo | Custom pricing, contact sales |
| All plans | ||
| Free trial | Free plan instead of a trial | 7-day free trial |
| Integrations | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Listing status | Unclaimed | Unclaimed |
| Website | athenahq.ai | tryprofound.com |
Pricing and trials come from each vendor’s pricing page, checked AthenaHQ: Nov 2, 2026; Profound: Nov 2, 2026.
Searches are US monthly volumes for each tool’s brand query, Semrush, October 2026.