Why You Need an Open-Source AI Tracker
Your customers aren’t just Googling anymore. They’re asking ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, even Microsoft Copilot. AI search is taking over. And if you haven’t checked where your brand shows up, you’re playing blindfolded chess.
Ever wonder:
– Which AI engines cite your website?
– How often your brand crops up in AI responses?
– What your competitors are doing in AI-driven SERPs?
Enter the open-source AI tracker. A tool you can inspect, adapt, and trust. No secret pricing. No hidden data harvest. Just clear insights into your AI visibility.
The Proprietary Challenge: Why OtterlyAI Isn’t Enough
Companies like OtterlyAI have made waves by tracking brand mentions on AI platforms. They nailed:
– Coverage across six AI engines.
– Automated weekly reports.
– Share of Voice metrics.
But they also bring:
– Steep subscription fees.
– Closed codebase—you can’t tweak it.
– Enterprise-focused features you’ll never use.
Basically, a black box that costs a small fortune. Great if you have a large budget. Not so great for solo founders or SMEs.
Why Open-Source Matters
Imagine if you could:
– Peek under the hood of your AI tracker.
– Verify data collection methods yourself.
– Build custom dashboards without paying extra.
That’s the promise of an open-source AI tracker. You get:
– Total transparency.
– Community-driven improvements.
– No licence fees that balloon year after year.
Plus, you’re not chained to one vendor. Fork, commit, customise. Whatever your team needs.
Introducing AI Visibility Tracking for Small Businesses
We built our solution for non-tech marketers and solopreneurs. It’s called AI Visibility Tracking for Small Businesses—an open-source AI tracker designed to:
- Monitor brand mentions across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, AI Mode, Gemini, and Copilot.
- Track website citations and share of AI voice.
- Generate community-driven weekly reports.
- Audit on-page factors affecting citations.
Key features at a glance:
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Multi-engine coverage
Keep tabs on every major AI platform. -
Prompt library
Store real user queries to see who wins each match. -
GEO audit tool
Analyse 25+ on-page factors and fix issues fast. -
Brand sentiment tracking
Understand the tone around your brand mentions. -
Open-source codebase
Contribute, review, fork. You’re in control.
All this with no enterprise-grade price tag. Open. Transparent. Yours to adapt.
Integrate with Maggie’s AutoBlog
Need content that actually ranks in AI search? Pair our tracker with Maggie’s AutoBlog.
This AI-powered platform whips up SEO and GEO-targeted blog posts based on your website and offerings. Use insights from the tracker—top search prompts, citation gaps, sentiment shifts—to generate fresh, AI-optimized content. Imagine:
- Tracker spots a rising keyword on ChatGPT.
- Maggie’s AutoBlog drafts a 500-word post around it.
- You publish. AI mentions skyrockets.
All automated. All open-source friendly.
Getting Started Is Simple
No PhD required. Here’s how we roll:
- Clone the GitHub repo.
- Define your brand keywords and prompts.
- Schedule automated queries to each AI engine.
- Watch your dashboards fill with brand mentions and link citations.
- Act on insights—update pages, publish new media, reach out to partners.
Sound good? It is. And it’s yours to inspect, tweak, or extend.
Open-Source vs Proprietary: A Quick Comparison
| Feature | Proprietary (OtterlyAI) | Open-Source AI Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | High subscription fees | Free core; optional support |
| Code Access | Closed | Full GitHub repository |
| Customisation | Limited plugins | Unlimited forks and mods |
| Community Involvement | Minimal | Active contributor network |
| AI Engines Covered | 6 major engines | Extensible via API modules |
| Weekly Reports | Automated but fixed format | Fully customisable |
Real Insights, Real Impact
One early adopter, a European SME in e-commerce, saw:
- A 15% uplift in brand mentions on ChatGPT within 30 days.
- 25% increase in AI-driven referral traffic.
- Zero unexpected invoice surprises.
All thanks to clear data and open collaboration. No two businesses use our tool the same way. That’s the beauty of open source.
FAQs
Q: Is the open-source tracker hard to set up?
A: Not at all. Our quick-start guide walks you through cloning, environment setup, and first queries in under 20 minutes.
Q: Can I contribute?
A: Definitely. Fork us on GitHub, submit pull requests, or open issues. We welcome coders and non-coders alike.
Q: Which AI engines can I add?
A: Anything with an API. ChatGPT? Yes. Claude? Coming soon. Gemini? Already live.
Join the Community
Stop guessing where you stand in AI search. Take control with an open-source AI tracker that grows with you. Our roadmap includes:
- Expanded coverage (Claude, Bard).
- Advanced sentiment modules.
- Workshops and tutorials from marketing pros.
And we’re just getting started.
Conclusion
Proprietary tools have their place. But if you’re a small business or solo entrepreneur, why pay for bells and whistles you never use? Our AI Visibility Tracking for Small Businesses gives you the core features you need—open, transparent, and community-backed.
Ready to see where you show up in real time? Get started now.
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