Site-Selection-Software — endlich bezahlbar für KMU
KI-gestützte Analyse von Fußgängerfrequenz, Wettbewerbern und ROI für jede Adresse weltweit — in 60 Sekunden, ab 99€.
Site selection software is a category of location intelligence tools that helps retailers, restaurants and service businesses identify the optimal physical address for a new location. Modern AI-powered platforms analyze foot traffic, demographics, competitor density and rent economics to produce a quantitative site score — typically in seconds rather than the 4–8 weeks a traditional site-selection consultant would take.
WhereToOpen.ai is the most affordable site selection software built for SMBs, franchisees and independent operators — delivering the same core capabilities as Placer.ai, ESRI Business Analyst and SiteZeus, for $99 per report instead of $5k–$20k+ per year.
WhereToOpen vs Placer.ai vs ESRI Business Analyst vs SiteZeus
The four platforms below cover ~80% of the commercial site selection market. Here is how they compare on the criteria that matter to a single-location operator or small chain.
| Capability | WhereToOpen.ai | Placer.ai | ESRI BA | SiteZeus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $99 / report | $20k+/year | $5k+/year | Custom enterprise |
| Free tier | ✅ Health Score | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Setup time | 60 seconds | 2–4 weeks | 4–8 weeks | 8+ weeks |
| Best for | SMBs, franchisees | Mid-market retail | Enterprise | Enterprise restaurants |
| AI-native | ✅ | Partial | ❌ | Partial |
| Worldwide coverage | ✅ 30 countries | US/CA primarily | Global (paid add-on) | US primarily |
| Contract required | No | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Pricing reflects publicly available information as of April 2026. See Placer.ai alternative for the full head-to-head.
7 factors every site selection report should cover
Whether you use software or hire a consultant, a credible site selection analysis must quantify these seven dimensions.
Who uses AI site selection software?
Enterprise site selection software is built for the 1%.
Placer.ai, ESRI Business Analyst and SiteZeus are excellent products — but they assume an annual contract, a procurement process, and a dedicated analyst on your team. That model serves the top 1% of retail.
The other 99% — the independent restaurateur, the second-unit franchisee, the boutique owner picking her next neighborhood — get nothing. WhereToOpen.ai is for them. Same data quality, same AI rigor, $99 per report, results in 60 seconds.
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