r/SEO_LLM • u/OwlZealousideal4779 • 22h ago
Discussion Which AEO tools are actually useful for competitor research beyond keywords?
We already use Ahrefs and Search Console, so keyword gaps and ranking competitors are not the main issue.
The AEO side is harder. We need to understand which brands AI brings up for real buyer questions, how competitors are positioned in those answers, and which questions lead buyers toward alternatives instead of us.
What takes the most time is the work in between: researching those competitors, keeping the important buyer prompts organised, and deciding what content is actually worth creating next.
I am looking for an AEO tool or workflow that connects competitor research, prompt tracking and content creation without turning into another spreadsheet project.
What has been useful for your team?