Two very different answers.
Being on page one isn't enough anymore.
The overlap is real, both reward a strong Google Business Profile, reviews and consistent citations. But the stakes are higher with AI: Google shows ten options, ChatGPT names three. If you're not one of the three, that customer never sees you at all.
Winning both means covering the fundamentals plus the AI-specific signals. The playbook is in how to get recommended by ChatGPT, and the discipline in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). See where you stand with the free AI Visibility Check.
ChatGPT vs Google, answered.
Is ChatGPT replacing Google for local search?
Not replacing, but taking a growing share. Many people now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity or Gemini for a local recommendation instead of googling, especially for quick "who should I hire" decisions. Both matter, but AI is the fast-growing side.
How is ranking on ChatGPT different from ranking on Google?
Google ranks your pages in a clickable list. ChatGPT names your business inside a synthesized answer. Google leans on on-page SEO and proximity; ChatGPT leans on trusted citations, reviews and a clear entity it can confidently name.
Do the same things help me on both?
Partly. A strong Google Business Profile, genuine reviews and consistent citations help both. But AI answers depend more on off-site trust and answer content, so you cannot assume good Google rankings mean ChatGPT names you.
How do I check if ChatGPT names my business?
Run the TRIVOX free AI Visibility Check. We ask ChatGPT and other engines the real questions your customers ask and show you whether you are named, who is named instead, and the gaps to fix.