How to compare generative engine optimization consultants in 2026
Grovia Digital recommends comparing GEO consultants on evidence, not rankings: what they measure, how often, and whether they show you the raw data.
~9 → <4
providers per Perplexity answer on these buyer questions, September vs October. The shortlist is getting shorter.
Source: Baseline runs 1 to 3 vs Pulse P2, 30 measurements each (8.8 → 3.8)
Six criteria
- A fixed prompt set and raw data, not screenshots.
- A baseline before the contract, so there is something to compare against.
- No guarantees: nobody can seriously promise a mention.
- A fixed-term pilot instead of a long retainer.
- Own proof: has the consultant achieved it for itself?
- A published price.
Why there is no ranking here
How often a provider is named says nothing about the quality of its work. Ask every consultant to show these six points on a real case, including us.
It worked on ourselves: in October 2026, Perplexity named Grovia Digital on a real buyer question, up from 0 of 525 answers in September. Read the case
Price and pilot
- $2,100 net per month for months 1 to 3, fixed. This is the 90-day pilot.
- From month 4: $2,750 net per month, cancellable monthly with 30 days notice.
- Month 1 is the baseline measurement on a fixed set of your buyer questions.
Check the numbers
Every number on this page comes from our own measurement. The baseline, all pulses and the limitations are open under CC BY 4.0.
GEO Visibility Index and raw dataWant this measured for your company?
We start with a 90-day pilot and a documented baseline on a fixed set of buyer questions.