Vidern vs The SEO Works: GEO, PPC and ChatGPT Ads Compared
Choose The SEO Works if you're a UK brand, especially in medical or ecommerce, that wants published GBP packages (from £1,500 a month) and is comfortable with its standard 12-month campaign. Choose Vidern if you want a founder-led agency for AI-led SEO, GEO, Google Ads, ChatGPT Ads and web development, priced to your scope.
Facts checked on 30 September 2026. Sources are listed below.
Vidern and The SEO Works side by side
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| Vidern | The SEO Works | |
|---|---|---|
| Services | AI-led SEO (technical, content, link building, SaaS, e-commerce and B2B SEO), AI search visibility (GEO), Google Ads, ChatGPT Ads and web development (page speed, migrations, WordPress and Shopify maintenance, landing pages, agentic AI tools). (source) | GEO, AEO and AI SEO, organic, technical and local SEO, digital PR, content, Google Ads, Amazon PPC, paid social, ChatGPT Advertising, and web design and development.[1] |
| GEO / AEO offering | AI search visibility (GEO) for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews, starting with a free GEO audit: a 0–100 score delivered within 24 hours. (source) | A dedicated GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) page, plus an AEO page.[2] |
| Headquarters | Based in India, serving clients in the US, UK, UAE and worldwide. (source) | Sheffield, UK (HQ on Clutch), which also lists Leeds and London.[3] |
| Markets and clients | 150+ clients since 2016, in the US, UK, UAE and worldwide. (source) | Clutch: 55% mid-market, 35% small business, 10% enterprise; top industries medical (30%) and ecommerce (20%).[3] |
| Pricing transparency | Not published. Pricing depends on scope; ask for a quote. (source) | Published: four SEO packages from Springboard "£1,500 – £3,000 p/m" to Enterprise "£6,000 + p/m".[4] |
| Engagement model | Founded and led by Malhar Shah. We reply to enquiries within 1 business day. (source) | Says "All our SEO campaigns run for a standard period of twelve months."[5] |
| Budget signals | No minimum project size published; pricing depends on scope. (source) | Clutch: minimum project $1,000+; average hourly rate $100–$149/hr.[3] |
| Reporting | Analytics and reporting service: GA4, Search Console and Looker Studio dashboards. (source) | Says clients get monthly reports from an account manager covering traffic, keyword rankings and visitor devices.[6] |
| Free tools | AI Visibility Checker, AI Crawler Access Checker, Landing Page Conversion Audit, Reddit Thread Finder and SEO calculators; free GEO audit (24 hours) and free SEO audit (48 hours). (source) | A free downloads hub, including a ChatGPT visibility tracker and an AI visibility checklist.[7] |
| Reviews | 4.9/5 from 700+ reviews on Fiverr. (source) | 4.8/5 on Clutch from 58 reviews.[3] |
Which agency fits you?
Choose The SEO Works if…
Likely the better fit for UK small and mid-market brands, especially in medical or ecommerce, that want published GBP packages and a standard 12-month campaign.
- You want published GBP pricing: packages run from £1,500 to £6,000+ a month.
- You're a UK brand and want offices in Sheffield, Leeds and London.
- You want Amazon PPC, paid social or digital PR from the same agency.
Choose Vidern if…
Based in India, serving clients in the US, UK, UAE and worldwide.
- You want a founder-led engagement: Vidern is founded and led by Malhar Shah, who has done SEO since 2016.
- You want AI-led SEO, GEO, Google Ads or ChatGPT Ads and web development from one agency.
- You'd rather get a quote for your scope than pick a fixed package: our pricing depends on scope.
- You want to start with a free GEO audit, delivered within 24 hours.
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Sources
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- [1]https://www.seoworks.co.uk/ (as of 30 September 2026)
- [2]https://www.seoworks.co.uk/seo-services/generative-engine-optimisation-geo/ (as of 30 September 2026)
- [3]https://clutch.co/profile/seo-works (as of 30 September 2026)
- [4]https://www.seoworks.co.uk/seo-packages/ (as of 30 September 2026)
- [5]https://www.seoworks.co.uk/seo-costs-and-pricing/ (as of 30 September 2026)
- [6]https://www.seoworks.co.uk/seo-services/ (as of 30 September 2026)
- [7]https://www.seoworks.co.uk/downloads/ (as of 30 September 2026)
Vidern facts: the linked pages on vidern.com (as of 30 September 2026); the Fiverr rating is from our Fiverr profile. Found an error? Email [email protected].
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