AEOProof vs Semrush AI Visibility Toolkit
An honest comparison: who each tool is for, what you get, and how pricing differs.
You care about being cited in ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other AI answers. You want a free way to check readiness, then a Pro tool for proof, replay, competitor gaps, and trends. You’re fine with a product that does one thing (AI visibility) very well.
You already use or want an all-in-one SEO suite (keywords, backlinks, site audit, etc.) and want AI visibility as part of that stack. You’re okay with higher starting price and no free AI visibility checker or BYOK.
How AEOProof Differs
AEOProof is built only for AI visibility (GEO/AEO). Semrush is a broad SEO suite with AI visibility as one module.
No signup, no API keys. One scan gives readiness score, issues, action plan. Semrush AI Visibility is paid-only.
See exact AI responses (proof) and before/after replays to prove impact. AEOProof Pro includes both.
Use your own OpenAI/Gemini/SERP keys to control cost. AEOProof supports BYOK; Semrush does not.
See where competitors win in AI answers and which sources they’re cited in. Built into AEOProof Pro.
Pro and Agency get shareable links for proof and reports. Handy for clients and stakeholders.
Export scan and trend data for analysis. AEOProof Pro includes CSV export.
AEOProof queries these models and records when you’re cited. Semrush AI Visibility scope may differ; check their docs for which models they track.
| Feature | AEOProof | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Free AI visibility checker | ||
| BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) | ||
| Proof views (exact AI responses) | — | |
| Before/after replay | — | |
| Competitor gap analysis | — | |
| Shareable report / proof links | — | |
| CSV export | — | |
| Real AI mention tracking | ||
| Scheduled scans | ||
| Starting price (AI visibility) | $0 (free tier), Pro $49/mo | $119/mo+ (Semrush plan) |
FAQ
Try the free checker first. Upgrade to Pro when you need proof, replay, competitor gaps, and exports.