Free AI visibility scan, explained in plain sentences
The free scan asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews the buyer questions you approved, then shows whether each engine mentions you, which competitors it names instead, which pages it cites and how much of your key content AI crawlers can read. Every new workspace gets one, for brands, apps and local businesses alike.
Free scan, in short
The facts, ready to quote.
- Engines
- ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI Overviews
- Cost
- Free, one per workspace and company domain
- Results
- Plain-sentence findings, competitors, cited pages and crawler view
- Progress
- Live count and per-engine bars while it runs
- Late engine
- A plain notice tells you when an engine is running late
- Sign-up
- Work email; no password
What is a free AI visibility scan?
An AI visibility scan asks AI answer engines the questions your buyers ask and records what comes back: whether your brand is mentioned, where it appears, which competitors are recommended and which sources are cited. It is the AI search equivalent of checking your Google rankings, except the answer is a paragraph, not a list of links, and it changes between runs.
Proofsource's free scan uses the questions you approved during setup and runs them on ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews. Results are read from stored answers, so every finding links back to the actual text an engine produced. Findings are written as plain sentences, such as which engine never mentioned you, rather than a single score you have to interpret.
The scan also checks how much of your key page content AI crawlers can see, and invites you to connect Google Search Console, Google Analytics and Cloudflare so later changes can be proven against traffic.
How it works
A free scan asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews your buyer questions and explains the result in plain sentences.
Approve the questions
The scan asks the questions you ticked during setup, nothing more.
Watch it run
A big answer count and one bar per engine fill as answers come in. If an engine is slow, a notice says so.
Read the findings
Plain sentences explain where you were named, where competitors were named instead and which pages were cited.
See the crawler view
The percent of your key page content AI crawlers can read, so you know if a technical block is part of the story.
Connect to prove results
Link Search Console, Google Analytics and Cloudflare after the scan so future gains show up in traffic too.
See it in the product
Screens from the Proofsource app, drawn with sample data for an example brand.
- ChatGPT named Driffle in 6 of 18 answers. Otter was named in 14.
- Perplexity never named Driffle for sales meeting questions.
Claude cited driffle.ai/integrations twice.- Otter.ai is the most named competitor across all engines.
| Page | Content AI sees |
|---|---|
| driffle.ai | 92% |
| driffle.ai/pricing | 38% |
| driffle.ai/integrations | 100% |
| driffle.ai/security | 71% |
Every capability, live today
9 shipped capabilities behind free scan, each in the product now.
Free scan results
Results are read from stored answers and written as plain-sentence findings. The page fills as answers land.
Live progress while it runs
A big count and per-engine bars show how far the scan has got, and if an engine is running late you get a plain notice instead of a spinner.
First scan details and crawler view
First scan results with cited-page insight and crawler findings, including the percent of your key page content AI crawlers can see.
Connect to prove results
Connect Search Console, Google Analytics and Cloudflare right after the first scan.
One free scan per workspace
A free scan of your approved questions on four engines, one for each company domain.
Light check
A lighter free check for people who want a quick look first.
Work email sign-up
A work email is required to start, which keeps free scans for real businesses.
Free scan by API
Start a free scan for a lead, check its status, and read the result once the scan has finished.
Quick first results
Your first scan, a trial and Run now are processed ahead of routine work, so you see answers sooner.
Who it is for
Know where you stand today
In one sitting, see whether ChatGPT and Perplexity recommend you or a competitor for the questions that bring customers.
Build the business case
Plain findings tied to real answers are easy to share with a team that has never heard of AI visibility.
Spot technical blocks
The crawler view shows pages AI cannot read, often the fastest fix there is.
Check your area
Questions carry your location, so the scan reflects what nearby buyers see.
Why it matters
Grounded in real answers
Every finding links to the stored answer it came from.
Written for people
Sentences, not just a score, so anyone can act on it.
Clear when an engine is late
If an engine is slow, you are told plainly instead of watching a stuck bar.
Ready to prove change
Connecting analytics on day one gives you a baseline for later.
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Free scan: Proofsource and other tools
Several companies offer a free way to check AI visibility. Here is what their own pages describe.
| Capability | Proofsource | Semrush | Ahrefs | SE Ranking | AthenaHQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free AI visibility check | YesFree scan of your approved questions on four engines; paid plans track up to 10 | YesFree AI mention, citation and visibility score checksSource | YesFree AI Visibility Checker preview toolSource | YesFree checker: one domain versus up to 5 competitorsSource | Not listed |
| Findings written as plain sentences | YesEach finding is a sentence linked to stored answers | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| AI crawler check in the first result | YesPercent of key page content AI crawlers can see | RelatedSite Audit flags blocked AI botsSource | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Competitors shown in the free check | YesShows which competitors each engine names instead of you | RelatedMentions, citations, AI score, organic keywords and backlinks for any domain; free planSource | RelatedFree preview tool for brand AI visibilitySource | YesOne domain versus up to 5 competitors; 5 checks per daySource | Not listed |
| Free account beyond the first check | YesOne free scan per company domain, then paid plans keep tracking | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | YesEssential plan free with starter creditsSource |
Where each of them shines
Semrush offers free AI mention, citation and visibility score checks alongside its SEO toolkit. Compare in full
Ahrefs gives a free preview checker backed by a very large AI visibility index. Compare in full
SE Ranking's free checker compares a domain with up to five competitors.
AthenaHQ has a free Essential plan with starter credits.
Questions about free scan
Is the first AI visibility scan really free?
Yes. Every new workspace gets one free scan of your approved questions.
Which AI engines does the free scan check?
The free scan runs ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews. Paid plans track up to 10 AI engines, adding Google AI Mode, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Grok, DeepSeek and Meta AI.
Which questions does the scan ask?
The buyer questions you approved in setup. You see and edit them before the scan starts.
How long does the first scan take?
Most answers arrive within minutes. Progress shows per engine, and if an engine is slow you get a plain notice instead of a stuck bar.
Why do I need a work email?
Free scans are for real businesses. A work email keeps them that way and ties the scan to your company domain.
What is the crawler view?
It shows how much of your key page content AI crawlers can read. Content that loads only after scripts run is often invisible to them.
Do I need a password?
No. Proofsource signs you in with a code sent to your email, or with Google.
What should I do after the free scan?
Connect Search Console, Google Analytics and Cloudflare so future changes can be proven, then keep tracking to see trends and fixes.
Keep exploring
Try it on your own brand.
Proofsource is live: scan your brand and see free scan at work with your own answers, competitors and sources.
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