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AI visibility monitoring plus an edge layer that serves AI agents optimized pages, now inside Sitecore, with a lighter content and fix layer.

Pricing: Starter $250/mo billed annually ($300 monthly, 350 prompts) / Growth $417/mo billed annually ($500 monthly, 700 prompts) / Enterprise customType: SaaS Monitoring + AnalyticsFunding: Acquired by Sitecore (announced June 3, 2026). Previously raised a $4M seed and a $15M Series A led by Decibel (July 2025).

Facts checked October 2026 against scrunch.com. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

In 30 Seconds

Scrunch is a strong choice for enterprises that care about agent traffic and want AXP's edge delivery, and the Sitecore acquisition makes it a natural fit for Sitecore customers. Teams that need fixes shipped, content and off-site work, with a before-and-after on each change, get that from GetCited from $99/mo or through our managed service.

Understanding Scrunch AI

Scrunch monitors how brands appear in AI answers and pairs that with its Agent Experience Platform (AXP), which detects AI user agents at the CDN and serves them an AI-optimized version of each page. AXP has documented setups for Cloudflare and Akamai EdgeWorkers. Scrunch also offers a real-time feed of AI bot crawls and agent traffic, and a GA4 connection that reports human visits referred by AI platforms.

Pricing is published. Starter is $250/mo billed annually ($300 month to month) with 350 custom prompts, 1,000 industry prompts, 3 seats, 5 page audits and 3 personas. Growth is $417/mo billed annually ($500 monthly) with 700 custom prompts, 2,500 industry prompts, 5 seats, 10 page audits and 5 personas. Enterprise is custom. The pricing page lists ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode and AI Overviews, and Meta.

What changed in 2026: Sitecore, the enterprise content management and digital experience company, announced on June 3, 2026 that it had acquired Scrunch, with plans to connect Scrunch's AI search insights to Sitecore's content, asset and marketing tools. Scrunch's homepage lists 500+ companies and agencies as customers, including Lenovo, Skims and Crunchbase, along with SOC 2 Type II, RBAC and a Data API.

Scrunch is strongest on measurement and technical delivery to AI agents. It does not create content or run off-site work, and its GA4 report shows AI-referred sessions, with conversions and revenue only when they are configured in GA4. Buyers outside the Sitecore ecosystem should ask how the roadmap will change after the acquisition.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

CapabilityGetCitedScrunch AI
AI Visibility Monitoring10 engines, daily (varies by plan)ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, AI Mode, AIO, Meta
Copy-Paste Fix GeneratorsPlus fix dispatch to CMS + GitHub PRs—
Schema/JSON-LD Generators✓—
Content CreationPages, articles, social posts (engine + editorial team)—
Editorial PlacementOutreach + editorial team—
AEO Scanner (no-auth)✓—
Citation BuildingOutreach + Wikipedia/Wikidata workflows—
Technical AI Readiness Audit400+ checks across 3 pillars5 to 10 page audits/mo
E-E-A-T Optimization✓—
Free Tools12 free tools, no login—
Agency ServicesManaged service + agency workspaces—
WordPress Plugin✓—
GBP Review ManagementMonitor + approved replies—
GSC Intelligence40+ modules (+ GA4 outcomes)—
Competitor IntelligenceAI, search, YouTube, social, ads, reviewsCompetitor, persona, topic, geo benchmarks
Impact MeasurementBefore & after on every fixGA4 AI referral reporting
MCP ServerMCP server + API + webhooks—
Shopify AEO Module✓—

Scrunch AI Pricing

PlanPriceWhat's included
Starter$250/mo billed annually ($300 monthly)350 custom + 1,000 industry prompts; 3 seats; 5 page audits; 3 personas; ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, AI Mode, AIO, Meta
Growth$417/mo billed annually ($500 monthly)700 custom + 2,500 industry prompts; 5 seats; 10 page audits; 5 personas

Published prices as listed on scrunch.com in October 2026. Prices change; check the vendor's pricing page before you buy. GetCited plans start at $99/mo, see pricing.

When to Choose What

Choose Scrunch AI if…
  • •You run Sitecore or plan to, and want AI visibility inside that stack
  • •You want AI agents served an optimized version of your site at the CDN
  • •Agent traffic and AI-referred visits in GA4 are central to your reporting
  • •You have in-house content and execution teams and need the measurement layer
Choose GetCited if…
  • •You need monitoring AND action: fix dispatch to your CMS or GitHub, content creation and outreach
  • •You want AI-assistant referrals in GA4 and Search Console outcomes, plus a before-and-after on each fix
  • •You want Google, YouTube, reviews and Reddit alongside AI answers
  • •You want published plans from $99/mo, or a managed team to run the program

Scrunch AI: Strengths & Gaps

Strengths
  • +AXP serves AI-optimized page versions to AI agents at the CDN (Cloudflare, Akamai)
  • +GA4 AI Referrals report plus a real-time AI bot crawl and agent traffic feed
  • +Persona- and topic-level prompt benchmarking, with industry prompts on top of custom prompts
  • +Enterprise controls: SOC 2 Type II, RBAC, multi-site and multi-region, Data API
  • +Published pricing with 350 to 700 custom prompts
  • +Backed by Sitecore since June 2026
Gaps vs GetCited
  • −Entry price of $250/mo billed annually ($300 month to month)
  • −Starter includes 3 seats; extra seats cost $25/mo each
  • −No content creation or editorial placement
  • −No schema generators or off-site workflows for Wikipedia, reviews or Reddit
  • −Page audits capped at 5/mo on Starter and 10/mo on Growth
  • −Roadmap now tied to Sitecore after the June 2026 acquisition

Best Scrunch AI Alternatives

If Scrunch AIisn't the right fit, these are the tools buyers most often compare it with. Each links to our full comparison.

Why teams look for Scrunch AI alternatives

  • •Entry pricing is $250/mo billed annually, or $300 month to month
  • •Starter includes 3 seats, with extra seats at $25/mo
  • •Scrunch does not create content, generate schema or run off-site work
  • •Since June 2026 Scrunch is owned by Sitecore, which matters for buyers on other platforms
  1. GetCited

    Best for teams that want AI visibility tracking plus the fixes: technical audit, content, reviews and off-site authority, self-serve from $99/mo or as a managed service.

  2. ProfoundEnterprise SaaS

    Enterprise marketing teams with budget for a custom contract who want deep data, crawler analytics and AI agents from one large vendor.

  3. Peec AISaaS Monitoring

    In-house SEO teams and agencies that want polished self-serve AI search analytics on 3 models of their choice.

  4. AthenaHQSaaS Platform

    Mid-market and ecommerce brands that want broad engine coverage, unlimited seats and content actions at a published price.

  5. ConductorEnterprise SaaS

    Large enterprises that need one governed AEO and SEO platform with compliance certifications and agent integrations.

  6. Otterly.AISaaS Monitoring

    Small teams and agencies that want cheap, self-serve AI visibility tracking and will make the fixes themselves.

The Verdict

“Scrunch is a strong choice for enterprises that care about agent traffic and want AXP's edge delivery, and the Sitecore acquisition makes it a natural fit for Sitecore customers. Teams that need fixes shipped, content and off-site work, with a before-and-after on each change, get that from GetCited from $99/mo or through our managed service.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Scrunch AI cost?+
Scrunch lists Starter at $250/mo billed annually ($300 month to month) for 350 custom prompts, 1,000 industry prompts, 3 seats and 5 page audits, and Growth at $417/mo billed annually ($500 monthly) for 700 custom prompts, 5 seats and 10 page audits. Enterprise is custom. Extra seats cost $25/mo. GetCited starts at $99/mo.
Who owns Scrunch AI?+
Sitecore announced its acquisition of Scrunch on June 3, 2026. Before that, Scrunch raised a $4M seed and a $15M Series A led by Decibel in July 2025.
Which AI engines does Scrunch track?+
Scrunch's pricing page lists ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode and AI Overviews, and Meta. GetCited tracks up to 10 engines, including Claude, DeepSeek, Grok and Meta AI (engines vary by plan).
What is Scrunch AXP?+
AXP (Agent Experience Platform) detects AI user agents at your CDN and routes them to an AI-optimized version of each page, while human visitors see the normal site. Scrunch documents setups for Cloudflare and Akamai EdgeWorkers.
How does Scrunch's GA4 integration work?+
You connect a GA4 property in Scrunch's brand settings, and its AI Referrals report shows sessions, page views and landing pages from AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. Conversion and revenue metrics appear only if conversions are configured in GA4. Bot crawls are reported separately in Agent Traffic.
Can Scrunch AI fix AEO issues?+
Partly. Scrunch provides optimization guidance and page audits, and AXP changes what AI agents receive, but it does not create content, generate schema or run off-site work. GetCited includes fix and schema generators, content creation, outreach and fix dispatch to your CMS or GitHub.
What are the best Scrunch AI alternatives?+
Teams comparing Scrunch often look at Profound and Conductor for enterprise programs, Peec AI for lower-cost tracking with more seats, and AthenaHQ for more hands-on optimization workflows. GetCited fits teams that want monitoring, fixes and measurement from $99/mo or as a managed service.

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