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Rank Networks vs SearchUp Lab

Both stand on rank tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Rank Networks

Free plan Web

Rank Networks combines partner-site publishing with local Google Maps rank tracking. Consider the keyword cap, tracker plan requirements, and credit refund terms before committing.

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SearchUp Lab combines daily Google rank monitoring with visibility tracking across major AI answer services. Its free tier and browser-based setup provide an entry point, while paid plans add projects, keywords, users, and AI tracking capacity.

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The facts

	Rank Networks	SearchUp Lab
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Grid Ranker BYOK: $4 a month	Starter: 39 NZD a month
Plans published	5	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ranknetworks.com	searchuplab.com
On rank tracking software	#22 of 67	#26 of 67

Rank Networks: what it does well

Campaigns cover citations and city and niche blog posts.
Dashboard displays published URLs and indexing status.
Grid Ranker tracks competitors and historical rankings.
Free account adds 250 scan points for seven days.
Optional connections include Google Search Console and Analytics.

What to know first

Tracker is limited to five keywords.
BYOK plan requires your own ranking-data key.
Purchased credits are generally non-refundable.
Specific ranking, traffic, or revenue outcomes are not guaranteed.

SearchUp Lab: what it does well

Daily Google rank tracking
Monitors ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews
Scheduled PDF and CSV reports
No installation or website code required
Free plan available

What to know first

Starter limits rank tracking to 50 keywords
AI tracking is weekly on Starter
Some competitor features marked Coming Soon
Trial downgrades to a limited free tier

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