NodpickNodpick vs AthenaHQ
AthenaHQ starts at 250 USD per month on annual billing and emphasizes content actions on top of tracking. Nodpick starts at 39 € and gives you a ranked fix plan with weekly re-checks, Google AI Overviews and AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude on every plan, and seven European languages.
At a glance
| Feature | Nodpick | AthenaHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Planned, not on sale yet: Starter 39 € (1 brand, 20 questions), Growth 99 € (3 brands, 75 questions), Agency 299 € (10 brands, 200 questions), per month excl. VAT; flat price, no credits; questions are shared across brands; Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude on every plan | Starter 250 USD per month billed annually (300 monthly), Growth 417 USD (500 monthly), Enterprise custom |
| Free option | Planned for launch: free check without sign-up, 5 questions across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude, once | 7-day Starter trial, no card required |
| AI assistants | Every paid plan: ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude (all with web search). Agency, or add-on on Starter and Growth: Grok, Mistral, DeepSeek, Kimi (DeepSeek and Kimi without web search) | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode and AI Overviews, Meta |
| Languages and markets | 7 languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Polish) and 17 markets | Not verified |
| Focus | Weekly tracking with confirmation runs, share of voice, cited sources, a ranked fix plan with re-checks, Search Console import of real Google AI impressions, free AI-readiness API and MCP server, public AI leaderboards | Execution-focused, with content actions |
| Sign-up | Planned: self-serve; German website and free check; servers in the EU; method published. Not on sale yet | Starter self-serve; Growth and Enterprise via demo |
- Pricing
- NodpickPlanned, not on sale yet: Starter 39 € (1 brand, 20 questions), Growth 99 € (3 brands, 75 questions), Agency 299 € (10 brands, 200 questions), per month excl. VAT; flat price, no credits; questions are shared across brands; Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude on every plan
- AthenaHQStarter 250 USD per month billed annually (300 monthly), Growth 417 USD (500 monthly), Enterprise custom
- Free option
- NodpickPlanned for launch: free check without sign-up, 5 questions across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude, once
- AthenaHQ7-day Starter trial, no card required
- AI assistants
- NodpickEvery paid plan: ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude (all with web search). Agency, or add-on on Starter and Growth: Grok, Mistral, DeepSeek, Kimi (DeepSeek and Kimi without web search)
- AthenaHQChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode and AI Overviews, Meta
- Languages and markets
- Nodpick7 languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Polish) and 17 markets
- AthenaHQNot verified
- Focus
- NodpickWeekly tracking with confirmation runs, share of voice, cited sources, a ranked fix plan with re-checks, Search Console import of real Google AI impressions, free AI-readiness API and MCP server, public AI leaderboards
- AthenaHQExecution-focused, with content actions
- Sign-up
- NodpickPlanned: self-serve; German website and free check; servers in the EU; method published. Not on sale yet
- AthenaHQStarter self-serve; Growth and Enterprise via demo
Pricing as of October 2026. Prices are vendor list prices in the currency shown; VAT treatment varies. Vendors change plans and prices, so confirm on their sites.
- Source: AthenaHQ pricing
Who each is for
Nodpick
- Plans from 39 € per month, published.
- Google AI Overviews and AI Mode on every plan, with a free check planned before you commit.
- Clear, ranked recommendations and a re-check that shows whether a fix worked.
- Seven European languages and servers in the EU.
AthenaHQ
- Teams that want content actions to follow directly from tracking.
- Brands that want Meta AI tracked next to the other assistants.
How they differ
AthenaHQ lists its Starter plan at 250 USD per month on annual billing and 300 USD month to month, with a 7-day trial that does not require a card. Growth and Enterprise are set up through a demo.
Nodpick's three paid tiers run from 39 to 299 € per month with published prices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Nodpick and AthenaHQ?
AthenaHQ starts at 250 USD per month on annual billing and emphasizes content actions on top of tracking. Nodpick starts at 39 € and gives you a ranked fix plan with weekly re-checks, Google AI Overviews and AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude on every plan, and seven European languages.
How much does AthenaHQ cost?
According to AthenaHQ's pricing page in October 2026: Starter 250 USD per month on annual billing (300 USD monthly), Growth 417 USD (500 USD monthly), Enterprise on request. Nodpick is planned at 39, 99 and 299 € per month.
Does AthenaHQ offer a trial?
Yes, a 7-day Starter trial without a card, per its pricing page. Nodpick's planned free check needs no sign-up at all.