CiteHawk vs Otterly
Broader platform coverage, real response evidence, and API-verified data — at a lower price. See why teams are switching to CiteHawk.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| CiteHawk | Otterly | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $24/mo | $29/mo |
| Platforms monitored | 8 platforms | 3 platforms |
| Grok tracking | ✓ Included | ✕ |
| DeepSeek tracking | ✓ Included | ✕ |
| Claude tracking | ✓ Add-on | ✕ |
| Gemini tracking | ✓ Included | Add-on +$9/mo |
| Model version tracking | ✓ Every data point | ✕ |
| Response evidence | ✓ Full responses | ✕ |
| AI recommendations | ✓ 5 categories | ✕ |
| Data collection method | Official APIs | Unknown |
| Branded PDF reports | ✓ With agency logo | ✕ |
| Client portal | ✓ Read-only access | ✕ |
| Shareable web reports | ✓ Included | ✕ |
Why teams switch from Otterly to CiteHawk
Otterly covers ChatGPT and a handful of other platforms, but misses the AI search engines where your brand visibility matters most. CiteHawk monitors 8 platforms including Grok, DeepSeek, and Claude — giving you the complete picture.
- 8 platforms vs Otterly’s 3 — including Grok, DeepSeek, and Claude
- API-verified data with model version tracking on every response
- See the actual AI responses mentioning your brand, not just counts
Response evidence Otterly can't match
Otterly tells you whether you were mentioned. CiteHawk shows you exactly what the AI said — the full response text, the sources it cited, and the model version that generated it. This evidence is what you need to understand why your visibility is changing.
- Full response text captured and stored for every query
- Source URL extraction shows which content AI platforms cite
- Historical evidence trail for trend analysis and reporting
Agency features built in, not bolted on
CiteHawk was built for agencies from day one. Invite clients to a branded read-only portal, generate PDF reports with your agency logo, and manage multiple brands from a single workspace. Otterly doesn't offer any of these.
- Branded client portal with your logo and colors
- PDF reports with agency co-branding
- Multi-brand workspaces with client access management