# AutoSEO

> AutoSEO is an open-source (MIT) AI visibility (GEO) and SEO platform by Codext GmbH. It tracks how AI answer engines mention and cite a brand — ChatGPT, ChatGPT App, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Mistral, DeepSeek — alongside keyword research, rank tracking, backlinks, site audits, Search Console, GA4, content optimization and white-label reports. Self-host it for free or get a private, fully managed instance (AutoSEO Cloud) for $50/month.

## Key facts

- License: MIT. Source code: https://github.com/codextde/autoseo
- Self-hosted: free forever, every feature, runs on any Linux server with Docker. Docker image: `ghcr.io/codextde/autoseo:latest`. One-line installer: `curl -fsSL https://autoseo.codext.de/install | bash`
- AutoSEO Cloud: $50 per instance per month, billed monthly via Stripe, cancel anytime. Private instance at yourname.autoseo.codext.de with its own isolated database, SSL, email delivery, automatic updates and email support. Unlimited users, projects and workspaces. Prices exclude VAT where applicable; business customers only.
- AI work runs on the customer's own Claude Code or Codex CLI through lightweight local agents, or on their own API keys (Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, Perplexity, Gemini, xAI, Mistral, DeepSeek). DataForSEO is optional, pay-as-you-go.
- Cloud instances are hosted in Germany. No vendor lock-in: cloud instances run the same open-source image and can be exported to a self-hosted server.

## Features

- **AI visibility:** Prompt research, scheduled tracking, trends, prompt flow, locations and query fan-outs across 11 engines.
- **Competitors & sentiment:** Share of voice, mention depth, sentiment, praise and criticism, and head-to-head recommendations.
- **Sources & citations:** Every URL AI engines cite, grouped by content type, with gaps where competitors are cited and you aren't.
- **Complete SEO suite:** Keyword research, rank tracking, domain overview, backlinks, site audits with Lighthouse and local SEO.
- **Analytics & attribution:** Traffic from AI platforms via GA4, AI bot crawls, Search Console insights and revenue attribution.
- **Optimizations:** Evidence-backed tasks, content briefs and drafts, crawlability checks and fact checking of AI answers.
- **White-label reports:** Drag-and-drop report builder with brand kits, 11 templates, PPTX and PDF export and share links.
- **Agent mode & API:** Chat with your data through your own Claude Code or Codex. REST API, MCP server and plugins included.

### Details

- **AI visibility tracking:** Visibility, mention rate, citation rate and average position per prompt and engine; Trends, breakdowns, prompt flow between periods and a map of results by location; Query fan-outs: the searches AI engines run behind the scenes; Prompt research by topic, funnel stage and persona to decide what to track.
- **Competitors & sentiment:** Visibility ranking with mention depth, average position and per-model breakdown; Sentiment score, praise and criticism, and brand perception by theme; Head-to-head: when AI compares you with a competitor, who comes out ahead; Products and ads that surface inside AI answers.
- **Sources & citations:** Top cited sources over time with citation and prompt counts; Source types such as listicles, reviews, UGC, documentation and video; Per-source analysis of which prompts cite it and which brands it mentions; Crawlability checks for AI bots, robots.txt and llms.txt.
- **Agent mode:** Every AutoSEO tool available to the agent: tracking, keywords, audits and reports; Local agents connect over outbound HTTPS only — no open ports; Each job runs in a fresh, isolated CLI session; agents update themselves on every deploy; Prefer APIs? Use Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter and other provider keys instead.
- **White-label reports:** Brand kits with your agency's logo and colors; Live data fields and charts that update with the reporting period; PPTX and PDF export, presentation mode and share links; AI-generated HTML reports straight from agent mode.
- **Complete SEO suite:** Keyword research, saved keyword lists and rank tracking by location; Domain overview and backlink analysis; Site audit with issues, pages, Lighthouse scores and crawl comparisons; Local SEO, Search Console and GA4 — plus CSV and Google Sheets export.

## Pages

- [Home](https://autoseo.codext.de): product overview, features, comparison and FAQ
- [Pricing](https://autoseo.codext.de/pricing): self-hosted (free) vs. Cloud ($50/month) and billing FAQ
- [Self-hosting guide](https://autoseo.codext.de/self-hosting): installer, Docker Compose, Coolify, updates and backups
- [GitHub repository](https://github.com/codextde/autoseo): source code, issues and README
- [Sign up](https://autoseo.codext.de/signup): start an AutoSEO Cloud subscription
- [Imprint](https://autoseo.codext.de/imprint), [Privacy policy](https://autoseo.codext.de/privacy), [Terms of service](https://autoseo.codext.de/terms)

## FAQ

### What is AutoSEO?

AutoSEO is an open-source AI visibility (GEO) and SEO platform. It tracks how AI answer engines such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude and Google AI Overviews talk about your brand and combines that with keyword research, rank tracking, backlinks, site audits, analytics, content tools and white-label reporting in a single app.

### What is generative engine optimization (GEO)?

Generative engine optimization is the practice of improving how often and how favorably AI assistants mention and cite your brand in their answers. It builds on SEO: the pages AI engines cite still need to be crawlable, relevant and trusted. AutoSEO measures your AI visibility and shows which sources, topics and competitors to work on.

### Which AI engines does AutoSEO track?

ChatGPT (search and app), Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Mistral and DeepSeek. You choose the engines, markets and tracking frequency per project.

### Is AutoSEO really free?

Yes. The complete application is open source under the MIT license and free to self-host with every feature. You only pay for the server you run it on and any third-party APIs you decide to use. AutoSEO Cloud is for teams that want us to run it for them.

### What's the difference between self-hosting and AutoSEO Cloud?

The software is identical. When you self-host, you run and maintain the server. With AutoSEO Cloud we provision a private instance for you at yourname.autoseo.codext.de with its own isolated database, SSL, email delivery and automatic updates — for $50 per month.

### Do I need API keys for the AI engines?

Not necessarily. AutoSEO can run AI work through your own Claude Code or Codex CLI via a lightweight local agent, so it uses the subscription you already have. You can also add API keys for Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, Perplexity, Gemini, xAI, Mistral or DeepSeek. Google AI Overviews, AI Mode and Copilot are tracked through DataForSEO.

### Are there costs beyond the subscription?

Third-party usage is billed by the providers directly — for example DataForSEO for keyword, SERP and backlink data, or your AI provider if you use API keys. AutoSEO records every paid call and lets admins set daily and monthly spend limits.

### Can I move from AutoSEO Cloud to my own server?

Yes. Cloud instances run the same open-source Docker image you can self-host. Ask us for an export of your database and data volume and restore it on your own server — there's no lock-in.

### Is AutoSEO a good fit for agencies?

Yes. Organize clients in workspaces and projects, give clients restricted access with the Client role, and send white-label reports with your own brand kit. There are no per-seat or per-project fees.

### Where is my data stored?

AutoSEO Cloud instances run on servers in Germany, each with its own PostgreSQL database and data volume. When you self-host, your data stays on your server — apart from requests to the third-party providers you configure.