Why should I care what AI says about my product?

Because 85% of B2B buyers now ask AI before visiting your website. If ChatGPT says your pricing is 'expensive' or Perplexity recommends a competitor instead of you, buyers never tell you why they didn't book a demo — they just don't show up. AI buyer perception is the gap between what's true about your product and what AI tells your buyers.

What do I get that a visibility score doesn't give me?

AI visibility tools give you a score — 'you were mentioned 47 times.' That tells you nothing about deal impact. Perciva shows you the actual problems: 'AI is telling buyers your pricing starts at $79 (it's actually $29)' and 'CompetitorX replaced you on 4 comparison prompts this week.' Every alert comes with a specific fix — which page to update and what to add.

Which AI engines do you support?

We currently monitor ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude — the four AI engines most frequently used by B2B buyers during software research and evaluation. Support for Copilot and other emerging AI interfaces is actively being added as buyer adoption grows.

How do I fix AI misinformation about my brand?

Perciva tells you exactly which claims are wrong and which pages to update. Common fixes include updating your pricing page with clear numbers, adding integration documentation with proof points, and publishing case studies that AI engines can cite as authoritative sources.

Do I need any technical setup?

No. Perciva is fully self-serve — you enter your brand name, add competitors, and select prompt packs. Monitoring starts automatically within minutes. There is no code to install, no integrations to configure, and no IT involvement required.

How does the free snapshot work?

Enter your brand name and work email. Within 24 hours, you'll receive a report showing how AI describes your brand on key buyer-intent prompts, including risky claims, competitor positioning, and 3 fast fixes.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial with full access to all features — prompt monitoring, claim extraction, competitor tracking, and alerts. No credit card required to start. You can also request a free AI Buyer Perception Snapshot with no trial needed.

How much does one wrong AI answer cost my pipeline?

If an AI engine tells a buyer your product doesn't support their key integration, and that buyer moves to a competitor without ever visiting your site, that's one lost deal. For most B2B SaaS companies, a single deal is worth $5K–$50K+ annually. One wrong claim across thousands of buyer queries adds up fast. Perciva starts at $49/mo.

How quickly do AI engines update after I fix my content?

It varies by engine. Some changes are reflected within days (especially in engines with web browsing), while others may take 2–4 weeks as models re-index sources. Perciva tracks these updates so you can confirm when your fixes have taken effect.

What if I only have 1-2 competitors?

Even with few competitors, the combination of prompt categories (pricing, integrations, security, comparisons) and AI engines (4+) creates dozens of monitoring points. A single wrong pricing claim or competitor displacement on one prompt can impact pipeline significantly.

How often is monitoring run?

All plans include weekly monitoring that automatically runs prompts across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude. You can also run on-demand checks whenever you need an immediate answer — for example, after publishing new content or launching a product update.

Can agencies use this for clients?

Absolutely. The Team/Agency plan supports up to 5 projects with white-label branded exports, making it ideal for agencies managing AI perception across multiple client brands. Each project has independent competitor tracking, prompt packs, and alert settings.

Can I see a sample report before signing up?

Yes. We've published a full sample AI Buyer Perception Report using a fictional brand so you can see exactly what you'll get — risky claims, competitor displacement alerts, citation analysis, and prioritized fixes. View it at perciva.ai/sample-report.

How is this different from SEO tools?

SEO tools optimize for Google search rankings. Perciva monitors what AI chatbots say about you on buyer-intent prompts — a completely different surface. You can rank #1 on Google and still be misrepresented in ChatGPT answers that buyers rely on.

Zero-Click Research

Zero-click research is buyer research completed entirely inside a search or AI interface, with no visit to any vendor's website. AI answers accelerate the pattern: a buyer can compare vendors, check pricing claims, and form a shortlist from synthesized answers alone — which makes what those answers say your de facto landing page.

Zero-click began with featured snippets answering simple questions on the results page. Answer engines extend it to complex, multi-criteria evaluations: 'compare X and Y for a 50-person company, include pricing and SOC 2 status' returns a complete comparison that once required six tab-opens and a spreadsheet.

The measurement consequence is that your analytics see less of the journey precisely as the journey's decisive moments move upstream. Falling top-of-funnel traffic with steady demo requests is a classic zero-click signature — evaluation is happening, just not on your pages.

The strategic consequence: invest in the answer, not only the destination. Facts must be correct at the sources engines synthesize from, because for a growing share of buyers the synthesis is the only page that gets read.

Perciva — AI Buyer Perception Monitor for B2B SaaS

Perciva is an AI Buyer Perception Monitor that tracks what ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude say about your B2B SaaS product on buyer-intent prompts. It detects incorrect claims, competitor displacement, and citation loss before they cost you pipeline.

How It Works

Configure monitoring — Add your brand, competitors, and select prompt packs.
Monitor buyer prompts — Perciva runs prompts across major AI engines and captures full answers.
Detect changes & risks — See what changed in claims, recommendations, and citations.
Alerts & action hints — Get email alerts on critical changes with clear action hints.

Key Features

Answer Capture — Full AI answer snapshots from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini
Answer Diffs — Side-by-side diff showing exactly what changed
Claim Extraction — Auto extract claims about pricing, features, positioning
Risk Flags — Alerts for incorrect claims, weakened positioning, displacement
Competitor Tracking — Track when competitors gain or lose visibility
Citation Monitoring — See which URLs AI cites
Email Alerts — Notifications on critical changes
Action Hints — Each alert includes a recommended fix

Pricing

Starter: $49/mo · Growth: $99/mo · Team: $199/mo — All plans include a 7-day free trial.

FAQ

What is AI buyer perception?: AI buyer perception is how AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude describe and position your product when potential buyers ask comparison, pricing, or evaluation questions.
How is Perciva different from AI visibility tools?: Most AI visibility tools give you a score or mention count. Perciva monitors the actual buyer-intent prompts that drive purchasing decisions and tells you exactly what AI is saying about your brand.
Which AI engines do you support?: We monitor ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude.
How do I fix AI misinformation about my brand?: Perciva tells you exactly which claims are wrong and which pages to update. Common fixes include updating your pricing page, adding integration documentation, and publishing case studies.
Do I need any technical setup?: No. Perciva is fully self-serve. No code, no integrations, no IT involvement.
Who is this product for?: B2B SaaS companies with 10–200 employees. Ideal for Heads of Marketing, SEO Leads, Product Marketing, and Growth teams.
What is competitor displacement in AI answers?: Competitor displacement occurs when an AI engine starts recommending a competitor instead of your product on buyer-intent prompts.
What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?: GEO is the practice of optimizing your web content so that AI engines cite, reference, and accurately represent your brand in their responses.
How does the free snapshot work?: Enter your brand, website, a main competitor, and your category. Within 24 hours, you receive a report showing how AI describes your brand on key buyer-intent prompts — including risky claims, competitor positioning, and 3 fast fixes.
Is there a free trial?: Yes. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required. You can also request a free AI Buyer Perception Snapshot with no trial needed.
How often is monitoring run?: All plans include weekly monitoring across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude. On-demand checks are always available.
Can agencies use this for clients?: Absolutely. The Team/Agency plan supports up to 5 projects with white-label branded exports — ideal for agencies managing AI perception across multiple client brands.
How is this different from SEO tools?: SEO tools optimize for Google search rankings. Perciva monitors what AI chatbots say about you on buyer-intent prompts — you can rank #1 on Google and still be misrepresented in ChatGPT.

Who Is Perciva For?

Perciva is built for B2B SaaS companies with 10–200 employees who have clear competitors and a category where buyers research and compare using AI. Ideal users are Heads of Marketing, SEO Leads, Product Marketing Managers, and Growth teams.

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Contact: hello@perciva.ai · perciva.ai