Found by AI vs SE Ranking
SEO suite with AI tracking vs. AI visibility with content creation.
SE Ranking is an established SEO platform with 13+ years of history. Their Visible product adds AI visibility tracking to their suite, bundled free on Pro plans. Found by AI is built from the ground up for AI visibility — we monitor AND create the content that gets you cited.
The Core Difference
An SEO suite that added AI
vs. an AI tool that replaces the need.
SE Ranking has built a solid reputation over 13 years in SEO. Their Visible product tracks AI visibility across Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity with daily updates, competitor benchmarking, and source analysis. On their Pro plan ($119/mo), AI tracking comes included at no extra cost — good value if you already use SE Ranking for SEO.
Found by AI takes a different approach. We are purpose-built for AI visibility — monitoring starts at EUR 29/mo across 6 platforms. But monitoring is just the beginning. Found by AI creates the content that improves your visibility: AI-optimised blog articles, schema markup, and an editorial directory listing. SE Ranking tells you where you stand. Found by AI creates what moves you forward.
Feature comparison
| Found by AI | SE Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Creates content for you | Yes — 4-12 articles/mo | No |
| AI visibility monitoring | Yes — 6 platforms | Yes — 6 platforms |
| AI is core product | Yes | No — SEO suite add-on |
| Full SEO suite included | Not our focus | Yes — rank tracking, audits, backlinks |
| Editorial directory listing | Yes — third-party citation | No |
| Schema markup implementation | Included in content | No |
| AEO / agent readiness | Yes — EUR 49/mo add-on | No |
| Cached AI response copies | No | Yes — SERP snapshots |
| Entry price (AI visibility) | EUR 29/mo | $65/mo (Essential) or free with Pro at $119/mo |
Key Differences
Choose SE Ranking if...
- You need a full SEO suite with rank tracking, site audits, and backlink analysis
- You want AI visibility tracking bundled with traditional SEO tools
- You already use SE Ranking and want to add AI tracking at no extra cost
Choose Found by AI if...
- Your primary need is AI visibility, not traditional SEO
- You want content created and published to improve AI citation
- You are a business owner who does not need SEO tools
- You want AEO readiness for the agentic commerce future
Frequently asked questions
Is Found by AI a replacement for SE Ranking?
No. SE Ranking is a full SEO platform with rank tracking, site audits, and backlink analysis. Found by AI focuses on AI visibility — monitoring and content creation for AI search engines. If you need traditional SEO tools, SE Ranking is excellent. If your priority is being found by AI, Found by AI is purpose-built for that.
Does SE Ranking create content for AI visibility?
No. SE Ranking's Visible product tracks AI visibility and provides analytics, but does not create content, implement schema markup, or maintain editorial listings. Found by AI creates 4-12 articles per month specifically optimised for AI citation, plus manages your editorial directory profile.
Can I use SE Ranking for SEO and Found by AI for AI visibility?
Yes. Many businesses use traditional SEO tools alongside Found by AI. SE Ranking handles keyword rankings, site audits, and backlink monitoring. Found by AI handles AI visibility monitoring and creates the content that gets you cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI.
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