# ASTONTO

> ASTONTO is an independent AI research company studying how large language models and AI recommendation systems interpret information, select sources, compare alternatives and form recommendations. It applies that research through AI Search Visibility audits, optimisation sprints and monitoring for B2B and professional-services organisations in the UK and EU.

- Legal entity: ASTONTO LTD, registered in England and Wales, company number 17320644
- Registered office: 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA
- Method: PULSE Method v1.0, controlled black-box testing of ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews
- Related: ASTONTO and Softgenix LTD together power Groportune (https://groportune.com), which applies ASTONTO research for local and service businesses. ASTONTO is a separate, independent company.
- Full documentation: https://astonto.com/llms-full.txt

## Research

- [Research hub](https://astonto.com/research): published studies, ethics and citation policy.
- [Black-Box Evaluation of Observable AI Recommendation Behaviours](https://astonto.com/research/black-box-ai-evaluation): methodology overview. Reliability: High.
- [PULSE Method v1.0](https://astonto.com/pulse-method): scoring formula (Position × Recommendation × Sentiment), recommendation classes and reliability ratings.

## Services and pricing (prices exclude VAT)

- [AI Search Visibility](https://astonto.com/ai-search-visibility): overview, how it differs from SEO, sectors served, and all pricing.
- 20-Minute AI Visibility Check: free.
- [24-Hour AI Visibility Audit](https://astonto.com/services/ai-visibility-audit): £950, your company and four competitors across four AI platforms.
- [90-Day AI Visibility Optimisation Sprint](https://astonto.com/services/90-day-optimisation-sprint): £6,000 or three monthly payments of £2,000.
- AI Visibility Monitoring: from £350 per month, after an audit or sprint.

## Company

- [About](https://astonto.com/about)
- [FAQ](https://astonto.com/faq)
- [Contact](https://astonto.com/contact)