Elmo
Tracks how ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI engines mention your brand, which competitors appear, and which sources get cited.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/elmohq/elmo or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Otterly.AI.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in subscriptions
Elmo FAQ
Common questions
Is Elmo free and open source?+
Elmo is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Tracks how ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI engines mention your brand, which competitors appear, and which sources get cited.
What paid software does Elmo replace?+
Elmo serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Otterly.AI, Peec AI, Profound, saving up to $105/month ($1,260/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Elmo?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/elmohq/elmo or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Elmo?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Otterly.AI.