How is Pharos different from AthenaHQ?

AthenaHQ is a monitoring platform — it tells you how visible your brand is across AI engines. Pharos is monitoring plus optimization plus automation: the same platform that tells you where you're losing also generates the content briefs and ships the changes. If you're going to add a separate tool for optimization anyway, you can consolidate on Pharos.

Which AI engines does each platform track?

Pharos tracks ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews across every plan. AthenaHQ tracks ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. If Claude or Google AI Overviews is part of your buyer journey, Pharos gives you that coverage out of the box.

Is Pharos cheaper than AthenaHQ?

Pharos self-serve starts at $49/mo; AthenaHQ typically sits in the mid-three-figures per month range. On top of that, Pharos includes optimization tooling in the same subscription, so there's no second tool to bolt on.

Can I migrate from AthenaHQ to Pharos?

Yes. Import your prompt list, competitor set, and brand profile in under 10 minutes. Historical share-of-voice data can be backfilled for 90 days on paid plans.

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