Seenos.ai vs Profound: Enterprise GEO Platform Showdown
Quick Verdict
- • Profound: Enterprise GEO platform ($499/mo Lite, $2,000-10,000/mo Enterprise) with SOC 2 Type II and dedicated strategist
- • Seenos.ai: Content-first workstation (Free Beta) with unified SEO + GEO workflow but no enterprise certifications yet
- • Key decision factor: If procurement requires SOC 2/SSO, Profound is your only enterprise-ready option in GEO
- • ROI consideration: At $6,000-60,000/year, ensure monitoring dashboards justify cost vs content optimization
What is Profound? #
Profound positions itself as the enterprise-grade GEO platform for Fortune 500 companies and large organizations with strict compliance requirements. It's the most expensive dedicated GEO tool on the market, with the Lite plan starting at $499/month.
According to Forrester's 2026 GEO report, enterprise adoption of AI search optimization tools is accelerating, with 67% of Fortune 500 marketing teams evaluating GEO solutions. Profound targets this segment specifically.
Profound's Enterprise Differentiators
- SOC 2 Type II Certification: Independently audited security controls (AICPA standard)
- SSO/SAML Integration: Enterprise identity management (Okta, Azure AD, etc.)
- Conversation Explorer: Analyze 24,000+ AI responses per month on Lite plan
- Agent Analytics: Detailed breakdown of AI agent interactions with your brand
- Dedicated AEO Strategist: Human expert included on enterprise plans
- API Access: Custom integrations and data export capabilities
Figure 1: Profound's enterprise dashboard showing SOC 2 compliance indicators
Understanding Enterprise GEO Requirements #
Before evaluating Profound, it's important to understand what "enterprise-grade" actually means in the GEO context:
What SOC 2 Type II Means
SOC 2 Type II certification means Profound has undergone independent audit of their:
- Security controls and data protection
- Availability and system uptime
- Processing integrity
- Confidentiality of customer data
- Privacy practices
Important distinction: SOC 2 certifies Profound's security practices, not the accuracy of their GEO metrics. The underlying data (synthetic prompts vs real queries) remains the same regardless of compliance status.
Pricing Deep Dive: Is $499/mo Worth It? #
| Feature | Profound Lite | Profound Enterprise | Seenos.ai Beta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $499/mo | $2,000-10,000/mo | Free |
| AI Responses/Month | 24,000 | 100,000+ | N/A (content-based) |
| SOC 2 Type II | Yes | Yes | No (Q3 2026 planned) |
| SSO Integration | No | Yes | No |
| Dedicated Strategist | No | Yes | No |
| Content Creation | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Annual Investment | $5,988/year | $24,000-120,000/year | $0 |
Feature Comparison #
AI Search Monitoring
| Feature | Seenos.ai | Profound |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-platform tracking (ChatGPT, Perplexity, AIO) | No | Yes |
| Conversation Explorer (AI response analysis) | No | Yes |
| Agent Analytics dashboard | No | Yes |
| Daily monitoring frequency | No | Yes |
| Real user query data | No | No |
Content & Optimization
| Feature | Seenos.ai | Profound |
|---|---|---|
| Content gap analysis against E-E-A-T | Yes | Partial |
| Structured data (Schema.org) generation | Yes | No |
| AI-assisted content creation | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated publish workflow | Yes | No |
| Real-time optimization scoring | Yes | No |
Enterprise Features
| Feature | Seenos.ai | Profound |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 Type II compliance | No | Yes |
| SSO/SAML integration | No | Yes |
| Dedicated AEO strategist | No | Yes |
| Custom API access | Yes | Yes |
| SLA guarantee | No | Yes |
| Multi-tenant architecture | Partial | Yes |
SEO Integration
| Feature | Seenos.ai | Profound |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional SEO audit | Yes | No |
| Keyword research integration | Yes | No |
| SERP tracking | Yes | No |
| Unified SEO + GEO platform | Yes | No |
Honest Pros & Cons #
Profound Strengths
- Enterprise-grade security (SOC 2 Type II certified)
- SSO/SAML integration for enterprise identity management
- Conversation Explorer analyzes 24,000+ AI responses monthly
- Agent Analytics provides detailed AI interaction insights
- Dedicated AEO strategist included on enterprise plans
- API access for custom integrations and data export
- Multi-platform coverage including Google AI Overviews
Profound Weaknesses
- Highest entry price in the market at $499/mo (Lite)
- Enterprise plans can exceed $5,000/mo for full features
- Metrics still rely on synthetic prompts like all monitoring tools
- Content generation is add-on, not integrated workflow
- No traditional SEO integration - GEO monitoring only
- Long sales cycle (2-4 weeks) for enterprise evaluation
- Overkill for SMBs and startups - designed for Fortune 500
Seenos.ai Strengths
- Content-first approach with 47 E-E-A-T optimization checkpoints
- Unified workflow: research → create → optimize → publish
- Full SEO + GEO integration in one platform
- Free during beta - no enterprise sales process required
- Actionable optimization, not just monitoring dashboards
- Transparent about limitations of AI visibility metrics
Seenos.ai Weaknesses
- Does not track AI platform mentions (intentional design)
- No SOC 2 certification yet (planned for 2026 Q3)
- No SSO/SAML integration currently
- Currently in beta - some features in development
- No dedicated account manager on current plans
Limitations of This Comparison #
- Conflict of interest: We created Seenos.ai and compete with Profound in the GEO space.
- Access limitations: We evaluated Profound via demos and public documentation, not a full enterprise trial.
- Enterprise pricing: Profound enterprise pricing is estimated based on industry sources; actual quotes may vary.
- Compliance requirements: If your procurement requires SOC 2, Profound is objectively the better choice today.
Who Should Choose What? #
Choose Profound if:
- Your procurement team requires SOC 2 Type II certification
- SSO/SAML integration is mandatory for security compliance
- You need a dedicated AEO strategist for guidance
- Budget exceeds $6,000/year for GEO monitoring
- You're a Fortune 500 company with enterprise vendor requirements
- Compliance checkboxes are more important than ROI optimization
Choose Seenos.ai if:
- You prioritize actual content optimization over compliance features
- Unified SEO + GEO workflow is more valuable than monitoring dashboards
- Budget is a consideration (free beta vs $6,000-120,000/year)
- Your organization doesn't require SOC 2 certification for marketing tools
- You're skeptical of synthetic prompt-based metrics regardless of security
- You want to try before making a significant budget commitment
Frequently Asked Questions #
What is Profound and how much does it cost?
Profound is an enterprise-grade GEO platform with SOC 2 Type II compliance. Lite plan: $499/month (24,000 AI responses, 1 company). Enterprise: Custom pricing typically $2,000-10,000/month with SSO, dedicated strategist, and higher limits. Annual cost: $6,000 to $120,000+.
Is Profound's SOC 2 certification worth the premium price?
SOC 2 certifies security practices, not metric accuracy. If your enterprise procurement requires SOC 2 for all vendors, Profound is one of few GEO options that qualifies. However, if compliance isn't mandatory, evaluate whether the premium justifies the value vs content-focused alternatives.
Does Seenos.ai plan to get SOC 2 certification?
Yes, SOC 2 Type II certification is on our roadmap for Q3 2026. We recognize this is a requirement for many enterprise customers and are working toward compliance while maintaining our content-first approach.
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Our Verdict #
Bottom Line
Profound is the right choice for large enterprises with strict compliance requirements. SOC 2 Type II, SSO, and dedicated strategists justify the premium for organizations where these are non-negotiable. It's the most "enterprise-ready" GEO tool available.
Seenos.ai is built for teams that prioritize results over compliance checkboxes. We don't yet have enterprise certifications, but we focus on what actually drives AI citations: better content. Free during beta means you can evaluate without budget approval.
Our honest assessment: If your procurement team says "SOC 2 or nothing" — Profound wins by default. If your marketing team says "we need to actually improve our AI presence" — evaluate both, but consider that $60,000+/year is a significant investment for monitoring dashboards.
Product Manager at Seenos.ai. Pioneer in AEO research since 2024, exploring the convergence of SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). Led multiple AI-powered content optimization projects that achieved 300%+ citation increases in ChatGPT and Perplexity.