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The AthenaHQ alternative without credits to count.

AthenaHQ Starter is $295 a month for 3,600 credits, where one credit is one AI response, and its API is a paid add-on. Serpify AI Visibility starts at $29 a month with a fixed number of questions, ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode, and the API on every plan.

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  • AI Visibility from $29
  • ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode
  • Unlimited users
  • Free plan + 14-day trial

Comparison last checked October 2026

At a glance

SerpifyAI Visibility

AthenaHQ

AI engines in the base plan
Serpify: ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Mode, AI Overviews
AthenaHQ: 11 models incl. ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Mode
Answers collected per question
Serpify: 9 a week, plus daily for top questions
AthenaHQ: 1 credit per AI response
Cited sources and source gaps
Serpify: Yes
AthenaHQ: Not listed
Action plan, articles and listings
Serpify: Included, with monthly allowances
AthenaHQ: Not listed
API and MCP
Serpify: Every paid plan
AthenaHQ: Costs extra or needs a higher plan: Paid add-on on Starter
Users
Serpify: Unlimited, every plan
AthenaHQ: Unlimited
Starting price
Serpify: Free; AI Visibility from $29 / month
AthenaHQ: From $295 / month
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Quick verdict: Serpify vs AthenaHQ

Our pick: Serpify AI Visibility

Serpify AI Visibility is the better pick for most teams: you want a fixed question allowance instead of credits, and you want a much lower starting price. AthenaHQ may still suit you if you need to track more than a dozen AI models.

Included in Serpify AI Visibility, missing or extra on AthenaHQ:

  • API and MCP

Starting prices: Serpify is free for Search Console and GA4, with AI Visibility from $29 / month; AthenaHQ from $295 / month. Last updated October 2026.

a month for AI visibility
$29
AI assistants asked weekly
3
answers per question, every week
9
checks for your top questions
Daily
AI assistant visits from GA4
Free
users on every plan
Unlimited

The switch

Why teams switch from AthenaHQ.

  1. 1 · Before

    Every answer spends a credit

    With AthenaHQ, more prompts, more models or more frequent runs all draw on the same monthly credits, and the API costs extra.

  2. 2 · The switch

    A fixed question allowance

    Add your prompts to a Serpify project. Each question is asked on ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode every week at no extra cost.

  3. 3 · After

    A predictable bill

    100 questions for $79 a month on AI Pro, with share of voice, cited sources, an action plan and the API.

What you gain

Where AthenaHQ stops, Serpify keeps going.

AthenaHQ is a credit-based AI search platform covering 11 AI models. Here’s what you get when you move to Serpify.

  • A lower starting price

    AthenaHQ Starter is $295 a month. Serpify AI Visibility starts at $29, and AI Pro is $79 for 100 questions.

  • No credits to ration

    Serpify asks every question 9 times a week across ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode, and checks top questions daily, within a flat allowance.

  • API and MCP on every plan

    AthenaHQ sells API access as a paid add-on on Starter. Serpify includes the API, MCP and webhooks from $29 a month.

  • Branded reports for clients

    Send branded PDF reports and client links for each project, on every plan.

  • AI assistant visits from GA4

    Connect GA4 to see the visits AI assistants send you, free even on Serpify’s Free plan.

  • Add Google rankings when you need them

    Serpify’s Complete Suite adds daily Google rank tracking to AI visibility, from $99 / month.

Feature comparison

Serpify vs AthenaHQ: feature comparison.

Serpify’s column is Serpify AI Visibility, the same on every AI Visibility plan. AthenaHQ’s is taken from its public pages and reviews as of October 2026. “Not listed” means we couldn’t confirm it; orange marks a paid add-on, a higher plan or, for Serpify, the Complete Suite.

AI visibility

ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode answers
Serpify: Weekly, on every AI Visibility plan AthenaHQ: Yes, within credits
AI engines in the base plan
Serpify: ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Mode, AI Overviews AthenaHQ: 11 models incl. ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Mode
AI question checks
Serpify: Weekly, top questions daily AthenaHQ: Not listed
Answers collected per question
Serpify: 9 a week, plus daily for top questions AthenaHQ: 1 credit per AI response
AI mention rate and share of voice
Serpify: Yes AthenaHQ: Not listed
Cited sources and source gaps
Serpify: Yes AthenaHQ: Not listed
Action plan, articles and listings
Serpify: Included, with monthly allowances AthenaHQ: Not listed
AI assistant visits from GA4
Serpify: Free, even on Free AthenaHQ: Not listed
AI Overview citations
Serpify: Yes AthenaHQ: Yes

Google rank tracking

Google rank tracking
Serpify: Costs extra or needs a higher plan: With Complete Suite, from $99 AthenaHQ: No

Research

Keyword research
Serpify: Included, with research credits AthenaHQ: Not listed
Competitor keyword gap and discovery
Serpify: Yes AthenaHQ: Not listed

Reporting & integrations

Branded PDF reports and client links
Serpify: Yes AthenaHQ: Not listed
Alerts by email, Slack and webhook
Serpify: Yes AthenaHQ: Not listed
API and MCP
Serpify: Every paid plan AthenaHQ: Costs extra or needs a higher plan: Paid add-on on Starter
Search Console and GA4
Serpify: Yes, free for up to 3 sites AthenaHQ: Not listed

Team & pricing

Users
Serpify: Unlimited, every plan AthenaHQ: Unlimited
Features locked to higher paid plans
Serpify: None within AI Visibility AthenaHQ: Credits, API
Free plan and trial
Serpify: Free plan for 3 sites; 14-day trial, no card AthenaHQ: Free plan with 300 credits
Starting price
Serpify: Free; AI Visibility from $29 / month AthenaHQ: From $295 / month

Everything in the Serpify column, from $29 / month. Search Console and GA4 are free.

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Cost at your volume

AthenaHQ vs Serpify: what would you pay?

Set how many AI questions you track. We match each tool’s cheapest plan that covers them.

Serpify is matched on AI Visibility plans, or the Complete Suite above their limits, and Search Console and GA4 alone are free. AthenaHQ tiers as reported in October 2026; “+” means two separate plans.

Serpify

AI Pro

$79 / month

Weekly AI answers, share of voice, sources, action plan, reports, API and unlimited users included.

AthenaHQ

Starter

$295 / month

Pricing

AthenaHQ pricing vs Serpify pricing.

AthenaHQ Starter is $295 a month for 3,600 credits, one credit per AI response. Asked the way Serpify asks (three engines, three answers a week), that covers about 90 questions. Serpify AI Visibility is $29, $79 and $199 a month for 25, 100 and 300 questions.

Serpify

AI Visibility
  • Free Search Console and GA4 · 3 sites · 5,000 watched queries Free
  • AI Starter 25 AI questions · 3 projects $29 / month
  • AI Pro 100 AI questions · 10 projects $79 / month
  • AI Agency 300 AI questions · 40 projects $199 / month
  • Need Google rankings too? Complete Suite: rankings and AI answers in one plan from $99
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AthenaHQ

  • Essential 300 credits once (one credit = one AI response), 5 models $0 / month
  • Starter 3,600 credits a month, 11 models, unlimited users; about 90 questions at Serpify’s weekly sampling $295 / month
  • Custom Custom credits, API included Quote

AthenaHQ prices as published or reported as of October 2026. Check AthenaHQ’s own pricing page for current plans.

Serpify prices are monthly, in USD.

The decision

Serpify or AthenaHQ: which should you choose?

For most teams, Serpify AI Visibility does more for less. AthenaHQ suits brands that want to sample many AI models, beyond ChatGPT, Gemini and AI Mode, from one credit budget.

Choose Serpify if…

  • You want a fixed question allowance instead of credits
  • You want a much lower starting price
  • You want the API included, not an add-on
  • You want branded reports for clients
Start for free From $29 / month for AI Visibility · Free plan · No card

When AthenaHQ might fit

  • You need to track more than a dozen AI models
  • You want unlimited prompts and spend credits as you choose
  • You want to try it on a free credit allowance first

Switching takes an afternoon

Move from AthenaHQ in three steps.

Import from AthenaHQ

Keep AthenaHQ running while you try Serpify.

  1. 01

    Bring your questions

    Add the questions you track in AthenaHQ to a project, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode are asked weekly.

  2. 02

    Add competitors

    List the brands you compete with in AI answers, so mention rate and share of voice compare you with them.

  3. 03

    Connect GA4

    See visits from AI assistants next to what they say, then schedule a branded report.

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FAQ

Serpify vs AthenaHQ: FAQ.

What is the best AthenaHQ alternative?
Serpify is the strongest AthenaHQ alternative for most teams: ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode answers every week, mention rate, AI share of voice, cited sources and an action plan, with reports, alerts, an API and unlimited users, from $29 / month. Unlike most tools, it has unlimited users on every plan and a free plan. If you need to track more than a dozen AI models, AthenaHQ may still suit you.
How do AthenaHQ credits work?
AthenaHQ lists one credit as one AI response, as of October 2026. Starter includes 3,600 credits a month for $295. Serpify plans include a fixed number of questions, each asked on ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode every week.
How does pricing compare?
AthenaHQ Starter is $295 a month. Serpify AI Visibility is $29 for 25 questions, $79 for 100 and $199 for 300, with the API included.
Does AthenaHQ track Google rankings?
AthenaHQ doesn’t list keyword rank tracking. Serpify’s Complete Suite adds daily Google rank tracking to AI visibility, from $99 / month.
Can I bring my AthenaHQ prompts to Serpify?
Yes. Paste up to 200 questions at a time into a Serpify project, label them by topic and add your competitors.
Is there a free plan or trial?
Yes. Serpify is free forever for Search Console and GA4 on up to 3 sites, and every new account starts with a 14-day trial of Serpify’s advanced features, with trial allowances. No card is required.
How much does AthenaHQ cost?
As of October 2026, AthenaHQ pricing is reported as: Essential $0 / month (300 credits once (one credit = one AI response), 5 models); Starter $295 / month (3,600 credits a month, 11 models, unlimited users; about 90 questions at Serpify’s weekly sampling); Custom on quote (Custom credits, API included). Check AthenaHQ’s own pricing page for current plans. Serpify is free for Search Console and GA4 on up to 3 sites. AI Visibility plans are $29, $79 and $199 / month, with the same features on every AI Visibility plan, and the Complete Suite adds Google rank tracking from $99 / month. Every new account starts with a 14-day trial of Serpify’s advanced features.

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See what ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode tell your buyers, from $29 / month. Search Console and GA4 are free.

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AthenaHQ information last checked October 2026, from public pricing pages and reviews. Figures marked “reported” come from third-party sources and may have changed. Sources: AthenaHQ plans and pricing. AthenaHQ is a trademark of its owner; Serpify is not affiliated with it.