Comparison
The Promptwatch alternative for focus instead of platform collecting
As of: August 10, 2026 · Prompt Monitoring is our own product — this comparison is disclosed as such and names competitor strengths honestly.
Promptwatch covers ten AI platforms — from ChatGPT through Gemini and Claude to DeepSeek and Mistral. Plus a free Explore plan and a 4.7 G2 rating. If you want the full platform breadth, you get it there from $95/mo (Essential).
The counter-question we ask: how many of those ten platforms actually send you customers? For most businesses in the DACH region, commercial AI search concentrates on two surfaces — ChatGPT and the Google AI Overview. Those are exactly what we measure, daily, against the real surface, for €19/mo.
| Prompt Monitoring | Promptwatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €19/mo plus VAT | from $95/mo (free tier available) |
| Prompts | 10 money prompts | no public per-plan figure |
| Engines | ChatGPT (real consumer surface, measured live) + Google AI Overview | ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Grok, Copilot, Google AI Overviews, DeepSeek, Mistral, Meta |
| Terms | €1 activation, 7-day trial, cancel monthly | Explore $0, Essential $95, Professional $245, Business $579 (monthly) |
| Best for | One brand, one domain, focus on ChatGPT + Google AI Overview | brands that want as many AI platforms as possible in one tool |
As of: August 10, 2026. Competitor figures come from public vendor pages; for Peec AI from public third-party sources since Peec does not publish prices. Vendor websites are authoritative.
When Promptwatch is the better choice
If your audience is international and you can prove (or want to find out) that traffic arrives via Perplexity, Claude or Grok. The free Explore plan is also a fair way to get a first feel for AI visibility — we only offer that as a single live check, not as a permanent plan.
Why fewer platforms can mean more signal
Ten platforms produce ten dashboards full of movement — but decisions are made on the two surfaces with reach. Our scope: 10 money prompts, 2 engines, daily measurement, alerts only on real status changes. Every result carries its provenance (live verified vs. API model) so you know what you are actually looking at. If that is enough for you, you save around 80% versus Promptwatch Essential — if not, Promptwatch is the honest recommendation.
Promptwatch strengths
- Ten AI platforms — the broadest coverage in this comparison
- Free Explore plan to get started
- G2 rating 4.7/5
- 1,780+ brands and agencies
What we honestly lack
- Only 2 engines — no Perplexity, Claude or Copilot
- No team seats, no API, no white label
- 1 domain per workspace
- 10 prompts maximum
If any of these matter to you, pick one of the tools above — seriously.
Test it before you believe anyone — including us
The free live check instantly tests one purchase-intent prompt against the real ChatGPT surface: are you mentioned, who else is, which sources does the AI cite. No signup.
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Are you planning more engines?
Only if we can measure them as honestly as the first two — against the real surface, not just the API. Until then the scope deliberately stays at two.
Promptwatch has a free plan — do you?
We have a free live check (instant, no signup, against the real ChatGPT surface), but no permanently free monitoring. Continuous daily measurements cost us real money per measurement — hence €19/mo with a 7-day trial.
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