Cluo vs Rankscale: flat pricing vs the credit meter
Rankscale is Cluo's closest price rival and the cheapest entry point in the category: EUR20 a month for 120 credits, with an impressive 17+ AI engines on the list. The catch is the meter. Every prompt run burns credits, and 120 doesn't go far - track a handful of prompts daily and you're out mid-month or buying top-ups. There's also no Google rank tracking and no Search Console. Cluo is AU$50 a month flat: no credits, no meter anxiety, six AI engines refreshed daily, plus Google rankings and Search Console in the same dashboard.
At a glance
| Feature | Cluo | Rankscale |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | AU$50 flat | EUR20/mo (120 credits), higher tiers for more credits |
| Pricing model | Flat - unlimited normal use | Credit-metered per prompt run |
| AI engines | ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, Claude, AI Overviews - daily | 17+ engines (credit permitting) |
| Google keyword tracking | Yes, daily | No |
| Search Console | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Available | Free tier |
| Billing | AUD | EUR |
| Contract | Cancel anytime | Monthly or annual |
What happens when the credits run out?
The tracking stops. That's the structural problem with credit-metered AI visibility: daily tracking of even 10 prompts across a few engines burns hundreds of runs a month. The EUR20 tier's 120 credits force you to choose between checking rarely, tracking fewer prompts, or upgrading. Flat pricing means you never ration your own visibility data. Cluo runs your prompts every day and the bill stays AU$50.
Where does Rankscale genuinely win?
Engine breadth and entry price. 17+ engines is the widest list in the affordable category - if you specifically need long-tail engines beyond the mainstream six, Rankscale covers ground nobody else does at the price. The free tier is a genuine way to taste AI visibility tracking with zero spend.
Where does Cluo win?
Predictability and the second job. No credit maths, daily refresh as standard, and Google rankings plus Search Console included - Rankscale is AI-only, so a complete picture needs a second tool. For an Australian business, AUD billing versus EUR also removes monthly currency noise.
Choose Rankscale if...
You want the cheapest possible AI-only check, you need exotic engine coverage beyond the mainstream six, and you're comfortable rationing credits or topping up.
Choose Cluo if...
You want set-and-forget daily tracking of the engines your customers actually use, plus Google rankings, at one flat AUD price.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rankscale cheaper than Cluo?
The entry tier is - EUR20/month versus AU$50. But it's credit-metered: 120 credits don't support daily tracking of a realistic prompt set, so real usage pushes you up tiers.
Does Rankscale track Google rankings?
No. Rankscale is AI-only. Cluo includes daily Google rank tracking and Search Console.
How many engines does each track?
Rankscale lists 17+ engines, credit permitting. Cluo tracks ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, Claude and AI Overviews daily with no metering.
What does 'flat' mean on Cluo's pricing?
AU$50 a month covers daily tracking of your prompts across all supported engines plus Google rankings. No credits, no top-ups, no per-engine add-ons.
Which suits an agency?
Cluo offers white-label agency portals on flat pricing. Credit-metered tools get expensive fast across multiple clients.
Updated June 2026. Pricing verified 5 June 2026.
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AU$50 a month flat. No credits. AI and Google together.