GetCited vs AEO Engine
Six years of ecommerce SEO expertise pivoting to AEO — strong vertical focus, but limited outside DTC.
AEO Engine is a strong choice for ecommerce brands that want experienced, agency-led AEO execution with flexible contracts. Outside the DTC vertical, their expertise becomes less relevant. GetCited serves all verticals with a platform approach that puts tools in your hands rather than delegating everything to an agency.
Understanding AEO Engine
AEO Engine brings something rare to the AEO space: longevity and a track record. With 6+ years, 100+ brands, and $250M+ in claimed revenue under management, they have a depth of ecommerce experience that newer AEO startups simply cannot match. Their portfolio includes recognizable DTC brands and their case studies feature hard numbers.
The always-on AI content agents represent a modern approach to content production, and their transparent tiered pricing with 90-day rolling contracts (no lock-in) shows confidence in their ability to retain clients on results rather than contractual obligation.
The limitation is vertical focus. AEO Engine is optimized for ecommerce — specifically DTC/Shopify brands. B2B SaaS, professional services, finance, and other verticals are outside their sweet spot. There is no self-serve free tier, and the $797/mo minimum puts them above the reach of early-stage brands testing AEO for the first time.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Capability | GetCited | AEO Engine |
|---|---|---|
| AI Visibility Monitoring | 10 engines + free tier | 6 engines |
| Copy-Paste Fix Generators | ✓ | — |
| Schema/JSON-LD Generators | ✓ | — |
| Content Creation | Human-written editorial | AI agents (always-on) |
| Editorial Placement | ✓ | ✓ |
| AEO Scanner (no-auth) | ✓ | — |
| Citation Building | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technical AI Readiness Audit | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-E-A-T Optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Tools | 4 free tools, no login | — |
| Agency Services | ✓ | ✓ |
| WordPress Plugin | ✓ | — |
| GBP Review Management | ✓ | — |
| GSC Intelligence | 34 modules | — |
| Competitor Intelligence | ✓ | — |
| Impact Measurement | Wilson CI verdicts | — |
| MCP Server | ✓ | — |
| Shopify AEO Module | ✓ | — |
When to Choose What
AEO Engine: Strengths & Gaps
The Verdict
“AEO Engine is a strong choice for ecommerce brands that want experienced, agency-led AEO execution with flexible contracts. Outside the DTC vertical, their expertise becomes less relevant. GetCited serves all verticals with a platform approach that puts tools in your hands rather than delegating everything to an agency.”
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