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AI Exposure Tool vs Profound
Profound is an enterprise AI visibility platform for Fortune 500 brands. AI Exposure Tool gives SaaS founders, agencies, and indie hackers the same 7-platform AI monitoring at $29/mo — about 1/30th the cost — plus a free 25-signal audit, llms.txt validator, content studio, and security scanning bundled in.
| Feature | AI Exposure Tool | Profound |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT tracking | ||
| Perplexity tracking | ||
| Google AI Overviews | ||
| Google AI Mode | ||
| Gemini tracking | ||
| Microsoft Copilot | ||
| DeepSeek tracking | ||
| Free tier (unlimited audits) | ||
| 25-signal AI visibility audit | ||
| llms.txt validator | ||
| API key leak scanner | ||
| Content generation studio | ||
| Security scanning | ||
| Per-page GEO score | ||
| Public REST API | ||
| Dedicated CSM / Enterprise SLA | ||
| SOC 2 compliance docs | ||
| Custom integrations | ||
| Self-serve signup | ||
| Tracked prompts (entry plan) | 15 | Custom |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $1,000+/mo (enterprise) |
When to choose Profound
- You're a Fortune 500 brand with $10M+ marketing budget
- You need a dedicated CSM and SOC 2 compliance docs
- Custom integrations and white-glove onboarding matter
- Procurement requires signed enterprise contracts
When to choose AI Exposure Tool
- $29/mo vs $1,000+/mo — same 7-platform monitoring
- Free tier with unlimited audits — no credit card required
- Bundled extras: 25-signal audit, content studio, security scan, llms.txt validator
- Self-serve signup — start in 60 seconds
- Best for SaaS founders, agencies, indie hackers
Pricing comparison (annualized)
| Use case | AI Exposure Tool | Profound |
|---|---|---|
| Solo founder / 1 product | $348/yr (Starter) | $12,000+/yr |
| Small SaaS team | $828/yr (Pro) | $24,000+/yr |
| Agency / multi-brand | $1,788/yr (Agency) | $50,000+/yr (custom) |
Profound pricing is custom per contract. Estimates based on industry-typical enterprise AI visibility platform pricing for 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Profound and who is it for?
Profound (tryprofound.com) is an enterprise AI visibility platform aimed at large brands and Fortune 500 marketing teams. It provides AI search monitoring, brand mention tracking across LLMs, and competitive intelligence. Pricing starts at enterprise tiers (typically $1,000+/month with custom contracts).
Is AI Exposure Tool a good Profound alternative?
Yes — AI Exposure Tool offers the same core AI visibility monitoring (7 platforms: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, AI Overviews, AI Mode, DeepSeek) at $29/mo instead of $1,000+/mo. It also adds a free 25-signal audit, llms.txt validator, content studio, and security scanning. Best fit for SaaS founders, agencies, and indie hackers — not Fortune 500.
Does Profound have a free tier?
No, Profound is enterprise-only with custom pricing. AI Exposure Tool has a free tier with unlimited audits and 3 tracked prompts — you can start without a credit card.
What's the price difference?
Profound starts at enterprise pricing (typically $1,000-$5,000+/month depending on tier and contract size). AI Exposure Tool starts at $29/month for 15 prompts, $69/mo for 50 prompts (Pro), and $149/mo for 200 prompts (Agency). For most teams under $10M ARR, AI Exposure Tool is 10-30x cheaper with comparable monitoring depth.
Should I choose Profound or AI Exposure Tool?
Choose Profound if you're an enterprise brand needing custom integrations, dedicated CSM, and compliance/SOC2 paperwork. Choose AI Exposure Tool if you're a SaaS founder, agency, or growth team who wants the same monitoring at SaaS pricing with bonus features (audit, content studio, security scan).