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FindableMost similar to Readable in what it does, its category and its price.
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Goodie AIHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5. Readable has none.
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SEO JuiceFrom EUR 24/mo, against from $499/mo for Readable.
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ProfoundRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Readable.
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At a glance
Green means better than Readable, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ReadableBaseline | 3.8 | $499/mo | No | AI search visibility platform, formerly SonicLinker, that shows which brands AI assistants recommend, tracks AI crawler traffic and publishes knowledge pages for agents to read. | |
| Findable | 3.9+0.1 | Free | YesReadable has none | LLM SEO toolkit for tracking and improving brand visibility inside AI answers | vs Readable |
 Siteline | 3.9+0.1 | Free | YesReadable has none | Analytics for AI agent traffic: which pages they fetch, where they stall, what converts. | vs Readable |
| Profound | 4.3+0.5 | Not listed | No | Deploys autonomous AI agents to act on AI-search visibility, not just report on it | vs Readable |
 Peec AI | 4.2+0.4 | $90/mo$409 less | No | Tracks not just AI visibility but how AI models frame a brand's reputation | vs Readable |
| SEO Juice | 3.9+0.1 | $24/mo$475 less | YesReadable has none | Applies on-page SEO fixes automatically and logs when AI crawlers visit your pages. | vs Readable |
 SurgeGraph | 3.3−0.5 | $390/mo$109 less | No | Get your clients cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overview - an AEO platform for agencies, scoring pages for AI-citation readiness and tracking AI-referred traffic every 5 minutes. | vs Readable |
 Promptmonitor | 4.0+0.2 | $29/mo$470 less | No | Tracks brand mentions across eight AI assistants and shows which sources they cite. | vs Readable |
| Goodie AI | 4.0+0.2 | Free | YesReadable has none | Enterprise AEO platform with a distinct AI-shopping visibility suite | vs Readable |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Readable.
Findable
3.9Free
vs Readable+0.1Free plan
LLM SEO toolkit for tracking and improving brand visibility inside AI answers.
- Brand visibility tracking across ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity
- Analysis of what assistants say about a brand and why
- AI crawler access checks for the site's own content
Covers crawler access, not only mention tracking
No vendor can guarantee placement inside a model's answer
Siteline
3.9Free
vs Readable+0.1Free plan
Analytics for AI agent traffic: which pages they fetch, where they stall, what converts.
- Agent analytics from server data
- Page-level detail on what agents fetch and where they stall
- Conversion tracking from agent visit to customer
Follows agent traffic through to conversion, not just mentions
No pricing figures published
Profound
4.3Not listed
vs Readable+0.5
Deploys autonomous AI agents to act on AI-search visibility, not just report on it.
- Agents: autonomous AI workers executing optimization tasks directly
- Aim feature prioritizing high-impact weekly projects automatically
- Agent Analytics tracking how AI crawlers interact with a site
Agents execute optimization work directly rather than only recommending it
Full pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published tiers
Peec AI
4.2$90/mo
vs Readable$409 less+0.4
Tracks not just AI visibility but how AI models frame a brand's reputation.
- Sentiment and framing analysis across AI-generated brand mentions
- Source identification tracing AI answers back to G2, LinkedIn, Reddit, and editorial content
- Monitoring across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini
Sentiment and framing analysis goes beyond simple mention-frequency tracking
Pricing isn't transparently published without a sales conversation
SEO Juice
3.9$24/mo
vs Readable$475 less+0.1Free plan
Applies on-page SEO fixes automatically and logs when AI crawlers visit your pages.
- Automated internal linking, meta tags, schema and alt text
- Agent Analytics logging AI crawler visits
- AI visibility tracking across major assistants
Applies the fixes instead of listing them
The free tier requires a backlink to them
SurgeGraph
3.3$390/mo
vs Readable$109 less−0.5
Get your clients cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overview - an AEO platform for agencies, scoring pages for AI-citation readiness and tracking AI-referred traffic every 5 minutes.
- AI citation tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Overview
- AEO scoring with one-click optimization fixes
- Bulk AI-citation-optimized content generation
Named coverage across every major AI answer engine, not just one
Annual pricing ($390-$1,290) is a real commitment upfront
Promptmonitor
4.0$29/mo
vs Readable$470 less+0.2
Tracks brand mentions across eight AI assistants and shows which sources they cite.
- Daily tracking across eight AI assistants
- Source identification with domain ratings and backlinks
- AI bot and crawler analytics for your own site
Shows the cited sources, not just the mention
No free tier, only a seven-day trial
Goodie AI
4.0Free
vs Readable+0.2Free plan
Enterprise AEO platform with a distinct AI-shopping visibility suite.
- Agentic Commerce Suite for AI shopping-agent product visibility
- Agent Experience Suite analyzing technical site health for AI crawlers
- Free tools: Agent Site Audit and AI Visibility Index
Agentic Commerce Suite addresses AI-shopping visibility specifically, a genuine niche within a niche
Full pricing requires a sales conversation rather than transparent published tiers
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Readable free?
Readable does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $499/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Readable?
Goodie AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: Findable, Siteline, SEO Juice.
What is the cheapest alternative to Readable?
Among paid plans, SEO Juice has the lowest starting price (from eur 24/mo). If you need it free, start with Goodie AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.