Ceyo vs Profound: Which GEO Platform Actually Moves the Needle in AI Search?

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Introduction

Generative search is changing everything.

ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity don't just list links—they decide who gets mentioned, quoted, or completely ignored.

That's where Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) platforms come in: tools like Profound and Ceyo that help brands see if, how, and where they appear inside AI answers.

If you've been exploring ways to make your brand "AI-visible," you've probably seen Profound's dashboards. And now there's Ceyo, the fast-growing GEO and MCP (Model Context Protocol) platform built for real-world visibility and action.

So how do they stack up?

Let's find out.

TL;DR — The Quick Comparison

Feature	Ceyo	Profound
AI Engine Coverage	All Major LLMs	All Major LLMs
Share-of-Answer Tracking	✅ Yes (visibility, rank, position)	⚠️ Partial (mentions only)
Sentiment Analysis	✅ Deep contextual per-prompt	✅ Deep contextual per-prompt
MCP Readiness	✅ Native, built for AI commerce	❌ Not supported
Dashboard Customization	✅ Persona + Geo + Category filters	⚠️ No Customization
Actionable Recommendations	✅ Schema & content suggestions	✅ Schema & content suggestions
Integrations	✅ GA, CRM, Data Studio, Slack	✅ GA, CRM, Data Studio, Slack
Pricing	$89–199/mo	Custom (starts ~$400+)

Verdict in 10 Seconds

Ceyo is built for action and AI future-proofing.
Profound is built for data tracking.

• If you want to know where you're mentioned → go with Profound
• If you want to know how to win the answer → go with Ceyo

Profound — The Research-First Tracker

Profound was one of the first serious players in the GEO analytics space. It focuses on tracking brand mentions across large LLMs like ChatGPT.

What It Does Well

• Clean data interface: Easy to understand dashboards
• Tracks mentions and citations: See where your brand appears
• Built with an academic mindset: Rigorous data collection

Where It Falls Short

• No insight into position or sentiment: You know you're mentioned, but not how or why
• Doesn't show why your brand was mentioned or how to improve it: No actionable insights
• No MCP or integration layer: Not built for the future of AI commerce

The Bottom Line: It's great for researchers and analysts, but if you're a CMO or agency that needs measurable visibility gains, it's like bringing a magnifying glass to a Formula-1 race.

Ceyo — The Growth-Focused GEO Platform

Ceyo was born out of one simple frustration: knowing you're mentioned isn't enough. You need to win the answer.

Built by a team of marketers and AI-search obsessives, Ceyo gives you:

What Makes Ceyo Different

Share-of-Answer Metrics

Track your position, frequency, and share of voice compared to competitors.

Sentiment & Positioning

Understand how you're being mentioned—positive, neutral, or negative—and in what context.

Competitor Heatmaps

See exactly where you stand against competitors and identify opportunities to outrank them.

MCP Readiness

Built for the future of AI commerce with Model Context Protocol integration.

Actionable Insights

Get specific recommendations on what schema to add, what content to create, and how to structure information for AI consumption.

Dashboard Customization

Because execs hate messy dashboards, you get:

• Persona filters: See visibility by customer segment
• GEO breakdowns: Track regional performance
• Real-time monitoring: Get alerts on visibility changes

The Bottom Line: Ceyo tells you what's happening and how to fix it.

Pricing Comparison

Plan	Ceyo	Profound
Starter	$89/mo	Custom (~$400+)
Advanced	$199/mo	Custom
Enterprise	Tailored pricing	Tailored pricing

Winner: Ceyo — More accessible pricing with more features

Which Should You Choose?

If you love data and spreadsheets, go with Profound.

If you care about visibility and growth, go with Ceyo.

Choose Profound If You:

• Are primarily focused on research and data collection
• Have a large budget ($400+/month)
• Work in academia or research institutions
• Don't need actionable recommendations

Choose Ceyo If You:

• Want to actually improve your AI visibility
• Need actionable insights and recommendations
• Care about competitive positioning
• Want MCP readiness for AI commerce
• Have a limited budget ($89-199/month)
• Are an agency, marketing team, or growth-focused business

Final Verdict

Best for...	Profound	Ceyo
Researchers & Analysts	✅	⚠️
Agencies & Marketing Teams	⚠️	✅
Enterprise SEO & Strategy Heads	⚠️	✅
AI Future-Readiness	❌	✅

The Bottom Line

Profound is a solid choice if you're a researcher who needs raw data and has a large budget.

Ceyo is the better choice for virtually everyone else. It provides the same tracking capabilities as Profound, plus:

• Share-of-answer metrics
• Competitive analysis
• Actionable recommendations
• MCP readiness
• Better pricing
• More customization

Ready to See How AI Search Really Sees You?

Let's make your brand the answer.

What You'll Get with Ceyo:

• Instant visibility report across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity
• Share-of-answer analysis showing your competitive position
• Actionable recommendations to improve your AI visibility
• Real-time monitoring of your brand mentions
• MCP integration for future AI commerce

Next Steps:

1. Book Your Demo — See your Share-of-Answer immediately
2. Learn More About GEO and MCPs — Understand AI visibility fundamentals

Don't let your competitors dominate AI search while you're still figuring out if you're mentioned.

Start tracking. Start improving. Start winning.

Try Ceyo today and see the difference between knowing you're mentioned and actually winning the answer.