How much does AI visibility tracking software cost per month?
As of mid-2026, AI visibility tracking software starts at roughly $20-130 per month at the entry level, with enterprise platforms running into hundreds. The sticker price is only half the story: plans differ wildly in how many engines are included, how many prompts you can track, how often they re-run, and whether engines like Gemini or Claude are paid add-ons. Here’s how the pricing actually works, with July 2026 figures - always verify against live pricing pages, because this market changes monthly.
Disclosure: I build CiteLyzer, one of the tools in this category, so treat vendor examples accordingly. The figures below were checked in July 2026 for our Polish-market tool comparison and are quoted here as orientation, not as an offer.
What does entry-level pricing look like in 2026?
- Rankscale - from about $20/month on a credit-based plan; 17+ engines without upcharges.
- Otterly.AI - from $29/month for 15 prompts; base price covers ChatGPT, AI Overviews, Perplexity and Copilot, while Gemini, Claude and AI Mode are paid add-ons ($9-149/month each).
- Peec AI - from $95/month for 50 prompts and a choice of three engines out of seven; Claude only in Enterprise.
- Profound - from about $99/month, but the starter tier monitors ChatGPT only; fuller coverage arrives around $399/month, with no self-serve trial.
- SEO-suite modules (Semrush AI Toolkit ~$99/month, SE Ranking ~$129/month bundle, Ahrefs Brand Radar from ~$129/month) - AI tracking attached to a bigger SEO subscription, with limits like 5-25 prompts per day at the low end.
What actually drives the price?
- Number of tracked prompts - the main meter almost everywhere; more buyer questions tracked means a higher tier.
- Engine coverage - the biggest hidden differentiator. Some tools include every engine in every plan; others sell Gemini, Claude or AI Mode as add-ons that can double the real bill.
- Refresh frequency - daily re-runs cost more than weekly; for trend reading, frequency matters more than prompt count.
- Competitors and workspaces - tracking share of voice against rivals, or running multiple brands (agency use), is usually tier-gated.
- Language and market coverage - measuring non-English answers and country editions of engines properly is rarer than it should be, and worth paying for if your buyers don’t ask in English.
How to compare plans fairly
Price per month is the wrong unit. Compare the plans you would actually buy on three questions: which engines are included at that price (and which cost extra), how many prompts re-run how often, and whether mentions and citations are reported separately. A $29 plan that needs $60 of engine add-ons is a $89 plan; a $99 plan covering one engine is not comparable to a $99 plan covering five.
Also check the exit: monthly billing you can cancel beats an annual contract in a market this young, and a self-serve trial or a one-off report beats a mandatory sales call.
Where CiteLyzer sits
CiteLyzer prices at the affordable end of this range, with the full five engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, AI Overviews and AI Mode) included in every plan - no per-engine upcharges - plus separate mention and citation metrics, competitor share of voice and language-aware measurement. Billing is monthly with no lock-in, and you can start with a one-off report instead of a subscription; current plan prices are on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does AI visibility tracking software cost per month?
Entry plans ran roughly $20-130/month as of July 2026 (Rankscale from ~$20, Otterly from $29, Peec from $95, Profound from ~$99, SEO-suite modules ~$99-129), with enterprise tiers far higher. The real cost depends on engine add-ons and prompt limits, so compare specific plans, not headline prices.
Why do two tools at the same price cover different things?
Because the meters differ: one $99 plan may cover a single engine with generous prompts, another five engines with fewer prompts. Per-engine add-ons are the most common hidden cost - always total the price for the engines your buyers actually use.
Is there a free way to check AI visibility before paying?
Yes - ask each engine your buyers’ questions manually in fresh sessions and note whether you’re mentioned or cited. It costs nothing and sets a baseline. Paid tools earn their fee when you need scheduled re-runs, competitor share of voice and trends over time.
Are annual contracts worth it for AI visibility tools?
Rarely, at this stage of the market. Tools, engines and prices change monthly, so monthly billing you can leave keeps the cost of a wrong choice at one month. Commit longer only once a tool has proven it answers your weekly questions.
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