Vaylis vs XFunnel: Which AI Search Monitoring Platform Delivers Better ROI?

With AI search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude reshaping how brands are discovered, marketing teams need ongoing, actionable monitoring—not just one-off audits. Here’s how Vaylis and XFunnel stack up for teams seeking real ROI from AI search analytics.

Quick Comparison Overview

Feature	Vaylis	XFunnel Free Starter	XFunnel Enterprise
Starting Price	€119/month (tax incl.)	$0 (one-time audit)	Custom (enterprise, not public)
Prompts	50–200/day	50 (one-time only)	Unlimited
Frequency	Daily, ongoing	One-time only	Daily, ongoing
AI Platforms Covered	ChatGPT 4o, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews	1 (choose from major engines)	ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Copilot, Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, Grok, more
Languages/Regions	All	1	All
Competitor Analysis	✅ Comprehensive	❌	✅ Persona/segment-level
Citation Analytics	✅ Full source attribution	Limited	✅ In-depth
Sentiment/Context Analysis	✅ Full answer analysis	Limited	✅ Topic, sentiment, intent
Content Gap/Optimization	✅ Content gap & misunderstanding detection	❌	✅ Playbooks, experiments, analyst support
Ongoing Monitoring	✅	❌	✅
Support	Email, chat, onboarding	Community only	Slack, phone, weekly meetings
Traffic Attribution	✅ AI referrals	❌	❌

Pricing Comparison: Value for Money

Vaylis Pricing Structure (Tax Included)

• Starter: €119/month – 50 prompts/day, all features, multi-language/region, ongoing monitoring
• Growth: €289/month – 200 prompts/day, priority support
• Enterprise: Custom – Unlimited prompts, API, SSO

XFunnel Pricing Structure

• Free Starter: $0 – One-time audit, 50 prompts, single language/region, single AI engine, no ongoing monitoring
• Enterprise: Custom pricing – Unlimited prompts, all platforms, daily monitoring, all languages/regions, managed services, analyst support, strategic content production, Reddit/Wikipedia/affiliate management

Winner: Vaylis for SMBs and growth teams needing ongoing, actionable monitoring at a transparent price. XFunnel’s free audit is not a substitute for real monitoring; full platform requires enterprise budget and custom contract.

Feature Deep-Dive Analysis

AI Platform Coverage

Vaylis

• Tracks ChatGPT 4o Search, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews in every plan
• Daily, prompt-based monitoring with full answer capture and analysis

XFunnel

• Free: Choose 1 engine (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot, Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, Grok)
• Enterprise: Covers all major AI search engines, including upcoming Meta AI, DeepSeek

Verdict: XFunnel’s enterprise plan covers more engines, but only for large contracts. Vaylis gives multi-engine coverage to all users.

Daily Tracking Volume & Coverage

Vaylis

• 50–200 prompts/day (plan-dependent)
• Ongoing, daily updates; full answer JSON and screenshot for every prompt

XFunnel

• Free: 50 prompts, one-time only, no ongoing monitoring
• Enterprise: Unlimited prompts, daily or custom frequency, all languages/regions

Verdict: Vaylis is the only solution here with daily monitoring at a fixed, accessible price.

Advanced Analytics Capabilities

Vaylis

• Full context, sentiment, entity, and citation analytics
• Content gap detection, misunderstanding analysis, traffic attribution
• Export and API access

XFunnel

• Free: Basic audit, no ongoing analytics
• Enterprise: Persona/segment-level competitor benchmarking, in-depth citation/source analysis, topic/sentiment/intent, managed content/Reddit/Wikipedia/affiliate strategies

Verdict: XFunnel’s enterprise plan is more consultative and hands-on, but Vaylis empowers teams to run their own analytics and iterate quickly.

User Experience & Implementation

Vaylis Advantages

• Standalone SaaS, fast onboarding, no analyst dependency
• Transparent, predictable pricing
• Fast data refresh (<1 min per prompt)

XFunnel Advantages

• Enterprise: Dedicated analyst, weekly meetings, managed content and outreach
• Custom onboarding, tailored to business goals

Customer Support Comparison

Support Feature	Vaylis	XFunnel Free	XFunnel Enterprise
Email Support	All plans	❌	✅
Live Chat	Growth+	❌	✅ (Slack, phone)
Onboarding	Guided, self-serve	❌	Analyst-led, weekly meetings
Playbooks/Services	Templates	❌	Tailored, managed services

True Cost Comparison

Scenario 1: Track 50 prompts daily across ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI

• Vaylis Starter: €119/month (daily, ongoing, all features)
• XFunnel Free: $0 (one-time audit, no ongoing monitoring)
• XFunnel Enterprise: Custom (likely higher, enterprise contract required)

Scenario 2: Track 200+ prompts daily, multi-engine, with analyst support

• Vaylis Growth: €289/month
• XFunnel: Enterprise only, custom quote, includes analyst, content, outreach

Savings vs Value: Vaylis is more cost-effective and transparent for ongoing, actionable monitoring. XFunnel is for enterprises needing a managed, consultative approach.

Why Marketing Teams Choose Vaylis Over XFunnel

1. Daily, Ongoing Monitoring – Not just a one-off audit
2. Transparent, Predictable Pricing – No sales calls or custom contracts
3. Self-Serve, Fast Onboarding – Start in 30 minutes, scale as you grow

Why Some Enterprises Choose XFunnel

1. Dedicated Analyst & Managed Services – For large, complex orgs
2. Experimentation Platform – Run and measure optimization experiments with expert guidance
3. Broader Engine Coverage – Track across all major and emerging AI engines, personas, and segments

The Verdict

For any team needing daily, multi-platform AI search analytics at a transparent price, Vaylis is the clear winner. XFunnel’s free tier is just a one-time audit; ongoing, actionable monitoring and optimization require an enterprise contract and budget.

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