Mentio vs LLM Pulse: the AI visibility tool built for marketing teams
Both track AI visibility across ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. The difference is who each is built for — and how much it costs to get started.
Quick summary
LLM Pulse and Mentio compete in the same category — brand visibility in generative engines — but are built for different profiles. LLM Pulse is a technical platform with strong focus on citation analysis, fan-out queries, API and Looker Studio connector. It targets advanced SEO teams and data analysts who want to build their own dashboards. Mentio is designed for marketing directors, agencies and SMBs who need a complete, actionable report in minutes, with no technical curve or prior integration. Both cover the main LLMs. The choice depends on the user profile and team size.
| Feature |
M Mentio
|
LLM Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| LLMs covered | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity | ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Mode, AI Overviews |
| Free plan | Yes (1 full analysis/month) | No |
| Entry price | €29/mo | From ~€50/mo |
| Automatic prompt generation | Yes (25+ questions per analysis) | User enters prompts manually |
| Actionable report with AI recommendations | Yes (Pro/Enterprise) | Data-focused, no recommendations |
| Visual competitive radar | Share of voice | |
| API & Looker Studio | No (roadmap) | Yes |
| Monitoring frequency | On-demand analysis | Weekly continuous tracking |
| Target audience | Agencies, SMBs, marketing teams | Technical SEOs, data teams |
Why choose Mentio over LLM Pulse?
Start in 2 minutes, not 2 weeks — Mentio generates questions automatically and delivers the report in minutes. LLM Pulse requires users to manually define and maintain the prompts they want to track, which demands technical knowledge of the sector and LLM behavior.
A real Free plan — Mentio offers a free plan with 1 complete analysis per month. LLM Pulse has no free plan, only a sales demo, which creates a barrier for agencies wanting to test the tool with a client before buying.
Reports your client understands — Mentio's output is an executive report with Mentio Score, content gaps, perceived attributes and action plan. LLM Pulse's output is a technical dataset designed to be explored with SQL, Looker Studio or custom BI. For agencies and brands without a data team, Mentio dramatically reduces time-to-insight.
Transparent, accessible pricing — Mentio publishes all plans on its website from €0. LLM Pulse requires sales contact for higher tiers, and its entry pricing starts above Mentio's Personal plan.
When to choose LLM Pulse over Mentio
If your team has dedicated data analysts building dashboards in Looker Studio or custom BI, LLM Pulse offers a native API and richer data lake.
If you need automated weekly continuous tracking over a large set of manually defined prompts, LLM Pulse is designed exactly for that.
If your use case is more reputational than marketing (crisis, brand safety, historical sentiment monitoring), LLM Pulse's technical approach may be a better fit.
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Mentio | LLM Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Mentio Free | €0/mo | — |
| Mentio Personal | €29/mo | — |
| Mentio Pro | €79/mo | — |
| LLM Pulse | — | From ~€50/mo (higher tiers by contact) |
Mentio Personal is ~40% cheaper than LLM Pulse's published entry plan.
“We tried a very complete tracking tool but our marketing team didn't have time to maintain it. With Mentio, each client takes 2 minutes to analyze and we can show the report directly without running it through Looker.”
— Account Lead, marketing agency