QueryTracePrompt Monitor and QueryTrace both track how often AI models mention your brand. Prompt Monitor checks more models and adds PR-style outreach tools, while QueryTrace keeps a simpler, cheaper setup.
Prompt Monitor tracks AI visibility across 8 models and adds publisher outreach tools, letting you pitch the sites AI models cite directly.
QueryTrace is the better pick for most people comparing the two: a founder or small team that wants ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity tracked without extra add-ons.
Prompt Monitor is worth it only if you're the exception: a business that wants publisher outreach tools and broader model coverage bundled in, and does not mind starting at a higher price.
How they compare
| QueryTrace | Prompt Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10 a month | $29 a month |
| Tracked queries | Unlimited on every plan | 25 prompts on its cheapest plan |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card needed | 7 days |
| Team seats | Not seat-limited | 1 seat on Starter, unlimited from its Growth plan ($39 a month) up |
| AI models tracked | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, DeepSeek, and Grok, plus Google AI Mode and AI Overview on its Pro plan |
| Publisher outreach | Not offered | Extracts contact details for sites AI models cite, for outreach |
| Geographic targeting | Not offered | 200+ regions |
Choose QueryTrace if
- You want ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity tracked without extra add-ons
- You're one person and don't need a multi-seat team plan
- You want unlimited tracked queries instead of a 25 prompt cap
Choose Prompt Monitor if
- You want to pitch the publishers AI models already cite about you
- You need geographic visibility across 200+ regions
- You want DeepSeek, Grok, or Google's AI Mode covered too
Frequently asked questions
Is Prompt Monitor more expensive than QueryTrace?
Yes. Prompt Monitor's cheapest plan starts at $29 a month for 25 prompts. QueryTrace starts at $10 a month with unlimited tracked queries on every plan.
Does Prompt Monitor track more AI models than QueryTrace?
Yes, by default. Prompt Monitor covers ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, DeepSeek, and Grok on its cheapest plan, with Google's AI Mode and AI Overview added on its Pro plan. QueryTrace covers the four models people ask the most: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.
Which one should I pick?
For most people, QueryTrace is the simpler and cheaper choice: a clear $10 a month price and unlimited tracked queries. Prompt Monitor is worth the extra cost if you specifically want publisher outreach contacts or wider model coverage bundled in.
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Check my companyPrompt Monitor's pricing and features are current as of 2026-08-08 and may have changed. Check their site for the latest.