Alternative
Looking for a Profound AI alternative?
Profound is a capable product. Depending on what you need, a lighter or cheaper tool may fit better. Here is a fair comparison, from public pricing pages.
Profound at a glance
| Would AI Recommend | Profound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free check; €49 / €149 / €299 per month (7-day free trial on Starter and Growth) | Brands: free 7-day trial, then Enterprise (custom quote). Agencies: $99/month plus $399/month per client workspace |
| AI engines | Google Gemini today (ChatGPT and Perplexity are planned, with no date promised) | Trial: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews. Enterprise: up to 9 engines |
| Free offer | Free 5-question check, no account; 3 answers shown instantly, all 5 after entering an email (we email you the report link) | 7-day trial with 50 recommended prompts |
| Focus | Whether AI names you for buyer questions in your category and country, with raw answers and a public scoring formula | Enterprise AI search analytics and AI marketing agents |
Source: https://www.tryprofound.com/pricing, checked 19 October 2026.
Stay with Profound if
You are an enterprise with budget for a sales-led contract. Broad engine coverage and enterprise features such as SSO and SOC 2.
Consider Would AI Recommend if
- You want a free check with no account before paying anything.
- You want to see every raw AI answer and a public scoring formula, not just a score.
- You care about recommendations for buyers in a specific country.
- You want self-serve monthly pricing (€49, €149, €299) instead of a sales-led contract.
- You want a one-off €99 audit with a fix list instead of a subscription.
Other alternatives
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Questions
Is Would AI Recommend a full replacement for Profound?
Not for every team. We cover fewer engines and run weekly. If you need daily multi-engine tracking, Profound or another tool above may suit you better.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. The 5-question check is free and needs no account.
See where you stand before you change anything
Run the free 5-question check to see whether AI names your brand, or a competitor, when buyers in your country ask. If you want the full picture, the €99 audit covers 25 buyer questions, the competitors AI picks instead, the sources it leans on and a prioritised fix list.
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Checks run on Google Gemini today (ChatGPT and Perplexity are planned, with no date promised). AI answers vary between runs; nobody can guarantee a recommendation.
Written by the SupaDesign team behind Would AI Recommend. Last reviewed 24 October 2026.