No platform tax
Managed platforms bundle a platform fee into every SEO line item, whether the dealer needs the platform underneath it or not. VulcanAX charges for the operator layer only. That's why the number above sits under a comparable platform tier while including more work.
Real AEO vs. checkbox GEO
Answer-engine optimization has started showing up as a line item on managed-platform menus. Most of what's sold there is a thin, templated bolt-on: no real content engine behind it, no visibility tracking, no reporting cadence tied to anything. VulcanAX builds AEO in from the first month, as the core of the retainer rather than an add-on SKU.
Pricing stays in the open
Every direct tier is posted above with a real monthly rate and a real onboarding fee. There's no gated quote form standing between a dealer group and the number, and no call required just to find out whether the budget is in range. Compare it, then reach out if it fits.
Why the reporting cadence isn't daily
AI-visibility signals don't move day to day. VulcanAX reports at a cadence that matches how the underlying data actually changes: monthly at Core, biweekly at Compete and Command. A vendor selling a daily or weekly AI-rank dashboard is selling motion, not information. Charging extra for that cadence is a gimmick dressed as a feature.