Quick Verdict
Both Cairrot and Qwairy launched in 2025 to tackle the same problem: tracking how often AI chatbots mention your brand or website. But they've taken vastly different approaches to solving this challenge. Cairrot built specifically for agencies managing WordPress sites, while Qwairy focuses on broader prompt monitoring across AI platforms.
The core difference comes down to transparency and ecosystem focus. Cairrot openly shares its pricing, offers a free tier, and provides a WordPress plugin for direct crawl logging. Qwairy keeps its pricing hidden and takes a more general approach to AI visibility tracking.
Score comparison
Score Comparison
| Dimension | Cairrot | Qwairy |
|---|---|---|
| Feature Depth | 20.0 | 37.0 |
| Ease of Use | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Data Quality | 48.0 | 82.0 |
| Value for Money | 79.0 | 75.0 |
| Integration | 20.0 | 30.0 |
| Market Traction | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Cairrot | Qwairy |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt Monitoring | — | ✓ |
| Response Capture | — | ✓ |
| AI Analytics Dashboard | — | ✓ |
| Site Diagnostics for AI Discovery | — | ✓ |
| Brand Attribution Tracking | — | ✓ |
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Cairrot | Qwairy |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39.99/mo | Contact for pricing |
| Pro | $99/mo | — |
Feature Comparison
Cairrot covers six major AI platforms — ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek — with specialized WordPress integration through their free plugin. The plugin logs LLM crawl activity directly on your site, giving you real-time data about which AI bots are accessing your content. Their AI Readiness Audit feature evaluates how well your site performs in AI responses, and competitor heatmaps show where you stack up against rivals in AI mentions. Qwairy takes a different angle with prompt monitoring and response capture across AI platforms. Their system tracks brand appearances through active monitoring rather than passive logging. The platform includes crawler visit tracking and referrer attribution, plus site diagnostics to help AI systems discover your content better. The WordPress plugin gives Cairrot a significant edge for agencies managing multiple client sites. You can deploy tracking across your entire client portfolio without switching between different dashboard interfaces.
Pricing Comparison
Cairrot's pricing is straightforward: Starter at $39.99/month and Pro at $99/month, both with free API access. They also offer a free tier to test the waters before committing to paid plans. Qwairy hasn't published their pricing, which makes budget planning impossible. When a SaaS tool hides pricing, it usually means either very expensive enterprise-only packages or they're still figuring out their pricing strategy. For agencies billing clients monthly, this lack of transparency is a dealbreaker.
Best For
Cairrot works best for WordPress-focused agencies and consultants who need transparent pricing and direct site integration. The free plugin makes client onboarding effortless, and the clear pricing structure lets you build accurate client proposals. If you're managing multiple WordPress sites and need reliable AI visibility tracking, Cairrot fits naturally into your existing workflow. Qwairy might suit larger enterprises that prefer custom pricing discussions and don't mind the uncertainty around costs. The broader prompt monitoring approach could work for brands with complex content strategies across multiple platforms, assuming the pricing eventually becomes reasonable.
The Verdict
Cairrot wins this comparison hands down. The combination of transparent pricing, WordPress ecosystem integration, and comprehensive AI platform coverage makes it the obvious choice for most users. Qwairy's hidden pricing model and vague feature descriptions suggest a tool that isn't ready for mainstream adoption yet. Start with Cairrot's free tier and upgrade to the $39.99 Starter plan once you see the value in your first month of AI visibility data.
Our verdict
For features, cairrot leads. On a budget, go with cairrot.