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Rank.ai vs Profound

Profound sells brands an Enterprise contract after a demo. Rank.ai asks ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini your questions every day and writes the articles, from $49 a month.

Profound facts checked on its own pages, September 27 and October 7, 2026. Sources
ProfoundCaptured Sep 27, 2026
Profound's pricing page for brands: a free Trial that runs 50 prompts daily for 7 days on ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews, and a custom Enterprise plan with up to 9 answer engines
Brands get a 7-day Trial, then Enterprise priced in a demo. Source
Rank.aiRecorded data, Austin med spas

Tracked questions

med spas in Austin

Named for

Rejuvenate AustinExample6 of 8
Viva Day Spa + Med Spa8 of 8
  1. best med spa in AustinNamed most: Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, in 3 of 3 answers
  2. best Botox in AustinNamed most: Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, in 3 of 3 answers
  3. best laser hair removal in AustinNamed most: Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, in 3 of 3 answers
  4. best lip filler in AustinNamed most: Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, in 3 of 3 answers
  5. best HydraFacial in AustinNamed most: Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, in 3 of 3 answers
  6. best med spa for skin tightening in AustinNamed most: you, in 3 of 3 answers
  7. best CoolSculpting in AustinNamed most: Skin Envy Austin, in 3 of 3 answers
  8. top rated med spa in AustinNamed most: Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, in 3 of 3 answers

Answers recorded Sep 25, 2026

How often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini name you, question by question.

Why teams switch from Profound

  • Every price published, from $0

    Start free, then $49, $129 or $399 a month. No demo call needed.

  • Claude from $49, no Enterprise needed

    ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini get your questions daily, from $49 a month.

  • 30 articles a month for $49

    Researched against the pages already ranking, then published to your site.

  • Google Maps scans included

    Google Maps scans and Google keywords sit beside your AI answers.

Profound and Rank.ai, job by job

Getting named by AI

Profound's Answer Engine Insights: a visibility score trend and a visibility rank against competitors
Profound A visibility score and rank against competitors. Captured Oct 7, 2026. Source

best CoolSculpting in Austin

ChatGPT’s answer, in order6 named

  1. 1Westlake Dermatology
  2. 2Synergy Plastic Surgery
  3. 3Revelus Dermatology
  4. 4Hall Plastic Surgery
  5. 5LA Longevity
  6. Rejuvenate AustinNot in this answer

Cites 7 pages, none of them yours

Claude’s answer, in order10 named

  1. 1Westlake Dermatology
  2. 2Synergy Plastic Surgery
  3. 3Revelu's Dermatology
  4. 4Hall Plastic Surgery
  5. 5LA Longevity
  6. 6Rejuvenate AustinExample

Cites rejuvenateaustin.com as source 7 of 10

Gemini’s answer, in order12 named

  1. 1Westlake Dermatology
  2. 2Synergy Plastic Surgery
  3. 3Revelus Dermatology
  4. 4Rejuvenate AustinExample
  5. 5Hall Plastic Surgery

Cites rejuvenateaustin.com as source 4 of 10

Answers recorded Sep 25, 2026

Rank.ai Who ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini name for your question, in order.

Content

Profound's Agents page showing its workflow builder, with templates such as Generate Blogpost from YouTube and AEO Optimized FAQ Generator beside a flow of research steps
Profound Agents built from nodes research, write and publish, using credits each run. Captured Sep 27, 2026. Source

A question no engine names you for

best Botox in Austin

ChatGPTClaudeGemini0 of 3 name you

The answers name Viva Day Spa + Med Spa and Westlake Dermatology.

  1. 0Planned
  2. 0Writing
  3. 1Ready for review
ArticlePlannedWritingReady for review

Botox in Austin

rejuvenateaustin.com/botox-in-austinWaiting to be writtenBeing researched and writtenWritten, not live yet

The brief’s sections

  1. 1Hours and how soon you can be seen
  2. 2What the treatment involves
  3. 3Pricing
  4. 4How to reach you
  5. 5Where you are and the areas you serve
Example article written by Rank.aiPublishes to Webflow or WordPress

Best Botox in Austin: how to choose a provider and what to expect

What Botox treats, how long it lasts, and the questions to ask before you book

The best Botox in Austin comes from an experienced injector who assesses your face first, explains how many units each area needs, and books a follow up to check your results. The injector matters as much as the price.

This guide covers what Botox treats, how long results last, how clinics price it, and how to compare providers before your first appointment.

What Botox treats and how long it lasts

Botox relaxes the muscles that crease the skin when you frown, squint or raise your eyebrows. The most common areas are the lines between the brows, forehead lines and crow's feet.

StageWhat to expect
First few daysResults start to show
About two weeksThe full effect settles in
Three to four monthsMuscle movement returns and most people book again

How Botox is priced in Austin

Most clinics charge by the unit, and each area needs a different number of units. Ask for the price per unit and the units your injector plans for each area, so you can compare quotes on the same terms.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Who does the injection, and how often do they treat this area?
  • How many units do you plan for each area?
  • Is a follow up visit included if an area needs a touch up?

How to choose a Botox provider in Austin

Look for injectors who work under a physician's supervision, show before and after photos of their own patients, and take time in a consultation to understand the result you want. A natural look usually comes from fewer units placed with care.

The short answer

Choose an Austin injector who assesses you first, prices by the unit in writing and checks your results at two weeks. Plan on a new appointment every three to four months to keep the effect.

Answers recorded Sep 25, 2026

Rank.ai A question AI answers without you, one click from an article.

The scorecard

FeatureRank.aiProfound
Engines trackedChatGPT, Claude and GeminiPerplexity, Grok or DeepSeek on any question you chooseTrial: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI OverviewsEnterprise: up to 9Source
Claude trackingYesOn every plan that tracks AI answers, from $49EnterpriseNot on the free TrialSource
Microsoft Copilot and Google AI ModeNoYesEnterpriseSource
Google rankings for your keywords3, 25, 100 or 500 keywordsFree, Starter, Growth or Agency, with a rank recorded every daySearch Console importIncluding average positionSource
Google Maps rank on a grid3x3, 5x5 or 7x7 gridsGoogle Maps, the Local Pack and organic results, whenever you run a scanNoNone on its pricing page or product menuSource
Articles written and published to your siteResearched, written and published for you3 a month free, 30 on Starter, 80 on Growth, 300 on AgencyYesAgents research, write and publishSource
Publishes toWordPress, Webflow and Shopify10 CMSsWordPress, Webflow, Contentful, Sanity and moreSource
Single sign onGoogle sign inSSO/SAML and SOC 2EnterpriseSource

Profound facts read on its own pages, September 27 and October 7, 2026.

Rank.aiFree, $49, $129 or $399 a monthAI questions, Google keywords and articles in one plan. Done-for-you from $2,000.
ProfoundFree Trial, then EnterpriseEnterprise priced in a demo. Agencies $99 a month plus $399 per client. Source

Sources, read September 27 and October 7, 2026: tryprofound.com/pricing, tryprofound.com/features/answer-engine-insights, tryprofound.com/features/agents, tryprofound.com/integrations/google-search-console, tryprofound.com/integrations.

Is Profound right for you?

If you are buying an enterprise contract with SSO, SOC 2, Copilot and AI Mode tracking, Profound covers it. If you want prices you can see and the articles written for you, choose Rank.ai.

Profound alternatives

Other tools teams compare with Profound

ToolPublished priceCompared with Rank.ai
Peec AI$95, $245 or $495 a monthBilled monthly; Enterprise custompeec.ai/pricingRank.ai vs Peec AI
Otterly$29, $189 or $489 a monthBilled monthly; Enterprise customotterly.ai/pricingRank.ai vs Otterly
AthenaHQFree, or $295 a monthEssential and Starter; Enterprise customathenahq.ai/plansRank.ai vs AthenaHQ
Scrunch$250 a monthCore; Agency Core $500scrunch.com/pricingRank.ai vs Scrunch
Semrush AI Visibility$99 a month per domainThe AI Visibility toolkit on its ownsemrush.com/pricing/aiRank.ai vs Semrush AI Visibility
Ahrefs Brand RadarFrom $199 a monthSold on its ownahrefs.com/pricingRank.ai vs Ahrefs Brand Radar
Writesonic$79, $199 or $399 a monthBilled annually; $99, $249 or $499 monthlywritesonic.com/pricingRank.ai vs Writesonic

Prices read on each company’s pricing page on September 27 and October 7, 2026.

Questions

How much does Profound cost?
Brands get a free 7-day Trial, then an Enterprise plan priced in a demo; agencies pay $99 a month plus $399 per client workspace. Rank.ai's plans are $0, $49, $129 and $399 a month, published on the pricing page.
Does Profound track Claude?
On Enterprise; the free Trial covers ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews. Rank.ai asks Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini every day from the $49 Starter plan.
Does Profound write and publish content?
Yes. Its Agents research, write and publish to ten CMSs and use credits each run; Rank.ai includes 30 articles a month on Starter, published to WordPress, Webflow or Shopify.
What are the alternatives to Profound?
Peec AI from $95 a month, Otterly from $29, AthenaHQ with a free tier and a $295 plan, Scrunch from $250, Semrush's AI Visibility toolkit at $99 and Ahrefs Brand Radar from $199. Rank.ai starts at $0, with AI questions from $49.

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