Citescope vs Clearscope

The best Clearscope alternative for AI search optimization

Clearscope is the enterprise standard for Google SEO. But at $189/month minimum with annual contracts, it's not built for the AI search era. Citescope delivers AI-specific optimization at 80% lower cost.

80%
Lower cost than Clearscope
$1,800
Annual savings vs Clearscope
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GEO scoring dimensions
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AI engines tracked

Feature Comparison

See how Citescope compares to Clearscope for AI-first content optimization.

FeatureCitescopeClearscope
AI Search Optimization (GEO)
Optimize content specifically for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini
AI Citation Tracking
Monitor when AI engines cite your content in real-time
GEO Scoring System
5-dimension scoring optimized for AI interpretability
Content Grading
Grade content quality and optimization level
Keyword Recommendations
Get suggestions for terms to include
Google SERP Analysis
Deep analysis of Google search results
Starting Price
$39/mo$189/mo

Why content teams choose Citescope over Clearscope

Enterprise pricing doesn't mean enterprise results for AI search.

AI-First Optimization

Clearscope optimizes for Google's algorithm. Citescope optimizes for how AI models cite content.

Track AI Citations

See when ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude cite your content. Clearscope doesn't track AI.

80% Lower Cost

Get AI optimization for $39/mo vs Clearscope's $189/mo minimum. Save $1,800/year.

No Enterprise Lock-In

Clearscope requires annual contracts and sales calls. Citescope is self-serve from day one.

Enterprise pricing for a different era

Clearscope built its reputation on Google SEO optimization. It's powerful, polished, and priced for enterprise teams who need to rank on Google.

But at $189/month minimum (with annual contracts and sales calls), you're paying for features designed for a search landscape that's rapidly changing.

AI search traffic grew 357% last year
65% of searches now end without a website click
Clearscope can't track when AI cites your content
Annual Cost Comparison
Clearscope$2,268/yr
$189/mo × 12 months (annual contract required)
Citescope Pro$468/yr
$39/mo × 12 months (cancel anytime)
Your Savings$1,800/yr

Plus: No sales calls, no annual contracts, start free and upgrade when ready.

Different tools for different search eras

Clearscope optimizes for Google. Citescope optimizes for AI.

Clearscope

Best for teams who need to rank on Google search results pages.

  • Deep Google SERP analysis
  • Enterprise integrations
  • Team collaboration features
  • No AI citation tracking

Citescope

Best for teams who want to be cited by AI search engines.

  • AI-specific GEO scoring
  • Real-time citation tracking
  • Multi-engine monitoring
  • 80% lower cost

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