Aeris

Aeris tackles a real problem: shoppers have scattered across AI search, social, and the open web, but most ad tools still optimize within walled gardens. Aeris acts as a neutral agent, reading every channel and reallocating budget to where it actually converts. The AI Visibility module—tracking citations in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude—is ahead of the curve and fills a gap that no other commerce platform addresses. Where it shines is for mid-market to enterprise e-commerce brands with multi-channel ad accounts. The read-only audit mode is a smart trust-builder: you can see recommendations without giving up control. The Sales Learning Loop, powered by 4,000+ retail partners' first-party data, makes budget decisions smarter over time. But Aeris isn't for everyone. The pricing, while tiered, can get expensive quickly if you need unlimited seats or advanced analytics—Scale at $399/mo is a jump. There's no free plan beyond the 14-day trial, and a credit card is required to start, which may deter smaller merchants. Also, the affiliate network (Realry) leans heavily into fashion/luxury—if you sell in a different vertical, the partner pool may be thinner. In practice, we'd recommend Aeris for brands already spending significantly on Google and Meta who want to experiment with AI search visibility. It complements existing ad platforms rather than replacing them entirely. If you're a small local business with a limited budget, stick with simpler tools. Compared to a tool like Segment or a generic ad optimizer, Aeris is more specialized and more opinionated—which is good if you buy into its incremental-sales philosophy. Just verify that your product catalog and ad accounts fit its data model before committing.