What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization. It is the practice of optimizing your website to appear in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude. Foglift is the first tool to combine SEO and GEO analysis in one scan.

What does Foglift analyze?

Foglift scans websites across 5 categories: SEO (meta tags, headings, Open Graph), GEO (AI-crawler access, structured data, citation-readiness), Performance (Core Web Vitals, load time), Security (HTTP headers), and Accessibility (WCAG compliance, contrast, alt text).

How is Foglift different from Ahrefs or Semrush?

Ahrefs and Semrush focus only on traditional SEO. Foglift is the first tool to combine SEO + GEO (AI search optimization) analysis, checking if your site is ready for AI-generated answers. It starts free and costs 10x less than alternatives.

Does Foglift have an API?

Yes. Foglift offers a free public REST API at foglift.io/api/v1/scan that returns JSON results. Developers can use it from the terminal, CI/CD pipelines, or AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Cursor.

All Comparisons

Foglift vs Woorank

Both tools audit websites — but Foglift adds free GEO analysis for AI search, 21 standalone tools, and no credit card required.

Feature	Foglift	Woorank
Free plan	Unlimited free scans	Limited free reviews
Starting price	$9 one-time (Deep Scan)	$89.99/month
GEO / AI search analysis	✓ Built-in GEO score	✕ Not available
AI crawler detection	✓ GPTBot, ClaudeBot, etc.	✕ Not checked
Standalone tools	21 free tools	Website review only
Schema markup check	✓ JSON-LD, structured data depth	Limited
SEO score	✓ With letter grades A-F	✓ 0-100 score
Performance check	✓ Core Web Vitals	✓ Page speed
Security headers	✓ 6 headers + grade	✓ Basic check
Accessibility check	✓ 15 WCAG checks	Limited
Keyword tracking	✕ Not included	✓ Basic tracking
Backlink analysis	✕ Not included	✓ Basic data
PDF export	✓ Branded PDF	✓ PDF export
API access	✓ Free REST API	✓ Paid plans only
MCP server	✓ For AI assistants	✕ Not available
Blog / guides	36+ SEO + GEO guides	Marketing blog
Signup required	No (free tools)	Yes

Detailed Comparison

Pricing

Woorank starts at $89.99/month for its Pro plan, with Enterprise pricing going higher. You get a 14-day free trial, but after that, you're locked into a subscription. Foglift offers unlimited free scans — no credit card, no signup. The Deep Scan ($9 one-time) provides a full report with AI recommendations. Pro is $49/month for unlimited scans and monitoring. That's 3x less than Woorank for comparable features.

GEO Analysis — The Key Differentiator

Woorank doesn't check if your site is optimized for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews. Foglift includes a full GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) score that checks AI crawler access, structured data depth, FAQ detection, entity markup, and citation-friendly formatting. As AI search grows, this is increasingly important for maintaining visibility.

Standalone Tools

Foglift offers 21 free standalone tools (SSL checker, DNS lookup, WHOIS, accessibility checker, contrast checker, page speed, and more) that work independently. Woorank provides a single website review tool. If you need quick checks on specific aspects of a website, Foglift's individual tools are more convenient.

Where Woorank Wins

Woorank includes basic keyword tracking and backlink data that Foglift doesn't offer. If you need those features, Woorank bundles them. Woorank also has a longer track record and more established brand. However, for keyword tracking and backlinks, dedicated tools like Ahrefs or Semrush provide much deeper data than Woorank.

Choose Foglift If You...

✓Want free, unlimited website audits without signing up
✓Need GEO / AI search optimization insights
✓Use individual tools (SSL, DNS, accessibility, etc.)
✓Want API access or MCP integration for AI assistants
✓Prefer pay-per-report over monthly subscriptions

Choose Woorank If You...

•Need basic keyword tracking in the same tool
•Want backlink data bundled with your audit
•Prefer an established brand with longer track record
•Need sales/marketing intelligence features
•Don't care about AI search optimization

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foglift really free?

Yes. Foglift offers unlimited free scans, 21 standalone tools, and a public API — all without signing up or entering a credit card. Paid plans ($9-$79) are available for deeper analysis, monitoring, and agency features.

Does Foglift check the same things as Woorank?

Foglift covers SEO, performance, security, accessibility, and GEO analysis. Woorank also checks SEO and performance but doesn't include GEO/AI search analysis. Woorank includes basic keyword tracking and backlinks that Foglift doesn't offer.

What is GEO analysis and why doesn't Woorank have it?

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) checks if your site is optimized for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. It's a new category that most traditional SEO tools haven't added yet. Foglift was built with GEO as a core feature.

Can I migrate from Woorank to Foglift?

Yes. Just start scanning your sites on Foglift. Your scan history, monitoring data, and reports will build up over time. Foglift Pro ($49/month) provides features comparable to Woorank Pro ($89.99/month) at one-third the price.