ZipTie was one of the first platforms to focus specifically on Google AI Overviews tracking. They've since expanded to ChatGPT and Perplexity, with a strong emphasis on content optimization recommendations.
If AI Overviews are your priority, here's what to know.
How ZipTie works
ZipTie tracks your brand visibility across three AI platforms: Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. Each "AI search check" covers all three platforms, so you get unified tracking without managing separate queries.
AI Overviews Coverage tracks whether your brand appears in Google's AI-generated answers for target queries. With AI Overviews becoming more prominent in search results, this visibility matters.
The Content Optimization Module is ZipTie's differentiator. After identifying visibility gaps, it analyzes your existing content and suggests specific structural changes. Not vague advice, but actionable items like "add comparison tables to this page" or "restructure section headers to match user intent."
Multi-country Tracking covers 10 countries including UK, Canada, Australia, India, Poland, Spain, and Germany. If your audience spans multiple markets, you can see how visibility varies by region.
URL Indexing Checks monitor whether your pages are being properly indexed, connecting visibility tracking to technical SEO.
ZipTie pricing
ZipTie uses credit-based pricing. Basic is $179/month for 1,000 AI search checks, Standard is $299/month for 3,000 checks, and Pro is $799/month for 10,000 checks.
Each AI search check covers all 3 platforms. A 14-day free trial with 10k credits is available.
Annual billing offers roughly 15% discount. Some sources mention lower entry tiers around $69/month for limited usage.
Credits renew monthly and don't roll over. Costs can climb as you expand tracked prompts or add clients.
What ZipTie does well
Content optimization recommendations set ZipTie apart. Most tools stop at "you're not visible." ZipTie tells you what to change in your content. That's actionable, not just informational.
If Google's AI-generated answers are your priority, ZipTie was built for this. The depth on AI Overviews is stronger than general-purpose tools.
Ten countries means you can see regional variations in AI visibility. For international brands, that granularity helps.
The 14-day free trial with 10k credits lets you test thoroughly before committing. And GSC integration ties AI visibility to your broader SEO data.
Where Mentionable takes a different approach
ZipTie specializes in AI Overviews with content recommendations. Mentionable offers broader LLM coverage with simpler tracking.
The platform coverage is the main difference. ZipTie covers 3 platforms (AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity). Mentionable covers 5, adding Claude and Grok.
$179/month minimum is mid-tier pricing. For solopreneurs testing GEO, that's a meaningful commitment. Mentionable offers a 7-day free trial, then starts at €29/month.
Mentionable suggests prompts based on your URL. ZipTie requires manual prompt setup but gives you content optimization recommendations once you have data.
Which one fits you?
ZipTie makes sense if:
- You prioritize Google AI Overviews visibility
- You want specific content optimization recommendations
- You need multi-country tracking
- You have budget for $179+/month
- You're an SEO professional or agency
Mentionable might be better if:
- You want to try with a 7-day free trial before committing
- You need Claude and Gemini tracking
- 5 LLMs is more important than content recommendations
- You're a solopreneur who values simplicity
- €89/month fits better than $179/month
The bottom line
ZipTie is a solid choice for teams focused on Google AI Overviews. The content optimization recommendations are genuinely useful: actionable advice, not generic tips. Multi-country coverage adds value for international brands.
But 3 platforms is limiting as AI search diversifies. No Claude, no Gemini, no Grok. If you're tracking AI visibility broadly, ZipTie leaves gaps.
Try Mentionable with a 7-day free trial. See where you stand across 5 LLMs. If you find AI Overviews is your priority and you need content recommendations, ZipTie might be worth the investment.