AI seo tools , by Writesonic Inc. , since 2020
Writesonic (AI Search Visibility Suite)
General AI writer pivoted into AI-search visibility tracking plus SEO article generation.
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What Writesonic (AI Search Visibility Suite) does
Writesonic began as a general AI writing tool and added an 'AI Search Visibility Suite' that tracks prompts across ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews alongside its existing SEO article generator and site audit tool. It suits teams wanting one subscription that covers both AI content drafting and basic AI-search monitoring.
What you get: AI article writer with SEO optimization, AI Search Visibility tracking (ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AIO), Site audits, Sentiment analysis, Action Center for on/off-page tasks.
Typical jobs: Drafting SEO articles and tracking basic AI-search visibility under one subscription; Small teams wanting a cheaper alternative to buying a dedicated AEO tool separately; Running lightweight site audits alongside content generation.
Worth knowing: Listed here specifically for its AI Search Visibility Suite / SEO features, not its general-purpose writing tools.
What users complain about: Reddit users consistently mention Writesonic producing short, low-value articles that don't rank, citing '300-word articles when I needed 1500+ for SEO'. (smartpubtools.com Reddit reviews roundup)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 10,000 words/mo, ~100 templates, 1 user, GPT-4o mini/Claude Haiku with usage caps |
| Starter | $79 | $79 | 3 AI platforms tracked, 50 prompts/50 answers tracked daily, 15 AI articles/mo, 10 site audits (100 pages each), 1 user |
| Basic | $199 | $199 | 100 prompts/300 answers tracked daily, 25 AI articles/mo, 20 site audits (1,200 pages each), 2 users |
| Growth | $399 | $399 | 200 prompts/600 answers tracked daily, 50 AI articles/mo, 50 site audits (2,500 pages each), 3 users, 2 projects |
| Enterprise | not disclosed | n/a | All 10 AI platforms, custom prompts/regions/languages |
Where it wins
- Combines AI article generation with AI-search visibility tracking, avoiding the need for two separate subscriptions
- Genuine free plan with 10,000 words/month, unlike most competitors that only offer a time-limited trial
Where it falls short
- Content output is widely described as generic and requiring significant editing, with fact accuracy inconsistent on technical topics
- Reddit users commonly report getting short, low-value articles (e.g. 300 words when 1,500+ was needed for SEO)
- Credit-based usage depletes quickly on lower plans, and support response times for billing/credit issues are described as slow
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 6.5 | 1.95 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.0 | 1.50 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 7.5 | 1.13 |
| Maturity | 15% | 7.5 | 1.13 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 6.0 | 0.60 |
| Momentum | 5% | 7.0 | 0.35 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 6.7 | 6.70 |
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