Comparison
Cited Monitor vs Profound
Profound is an enterprise platform with proprietary data and marketing agents. Cited Monitor is self-serve, developer-first, and uses your own API keys.
| Cited Monitor | Profound | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-serve signup | Yes — start in minutes | No — requires sales demo |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | No free trial |
| Starting price | From £29/mo + your API costs | ~$399/mo (Growth tier) |
| API keys | Bring your own | Uses their keys |
| Marketing agents | No | Yes (content generation, FAQs) |
| Prompt volume data | No | Yes (proprietary) |
| Webhooks | Yes | Enterprise only |
| Target audience | Developers, small teams, agencies | Enterprise marketing teams |
Comparison based on publicly listed pricing and features as of June 2026.
Different tools for different needs
Cited Monitor is for teams that want to get started now. Sign up, add your API keys, write some prompts, and see results in minutes. No sales calls, no procurement process, no enterprise contract.
Profound is for enterprises that want a full-stack platform. If you need proprietary prompt volume data, AI marketing agents, and a dedicated account team, Profound is built for that market. The price reflects it.
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