SEO & Visibility | 20 July 2025
SEO vs AEO vs GEO: Which Strategy Do You Need in 2026
Comparison table for SEO, AEO, and GEO with costs, timelines, and a recommendation matrix by business type. Which strategy suits local businesses, e-commerce, B2B, and YMYL?
This is the English version of our SEO vs AEO vs GEO comparison guide. The three strategies represent different optimization logic: SEO earns rankings and blue links, AEO earns featured snippets and voice results, GEO earns citations inside AI-generated answers. Key comparison: SEO budget €800-2,500/month with 6-12 month horizon; AEO €600-1,800/month with 3-6 month horizon; GEO €1,200-3,500/month with 12-18 month horizon. Recommendation matrix: local businesses should prioritize AEO>SEO>GEO; e-commerce SEO>GEO>AEO; B2B services GEO≥SEO>AEO; YMYL sectors need SEO+E-E-A-T>AEO>GEO; publishers SEO>GEO>AEO. Nouvo's recommended approach is a 3-phase 18-month program covering SEO foundation (months 1-6), AEO layer (months 4-9), and GEO integration (months 7-18). Total budget €24,000-54,000 depending on scale.