MEASURED 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Does AI recommend microsoft.com?
AI answers named microsoft.com in 92 of 120 answers to neutral buyer questions across 4 categories, measured 3 November 2026.
Microsoft Defender in cybersecurity platforms
Named in25 of 30
Own site cited in7 of 30
Place among 9 tracked brands2
By question
| Question | Answers naming Microsoft Defender |
|---|---|
| What is the best cybersecurity platform for a small business? | 4 of 5 |
| What is the best cybersecurity platform for a large enterprise? | 3 of 5 |
| Which cybersecurity platform offers the best value for money? | 5 of 5 |
| Which cybersecurity platform is the easiest to set up and use? | 4 of 5 |
| What are the top cybersecurity platforms to consider in 2026? | 4 of 5 |
| Which cybersecurity platform do experts recommend most often? | 5 of 5 |
By AI source
| AI source | Answers naming Microsoft Defender |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 5 of 6 |
| Gemini | 6 of 6 |
| Google AI Mode | 3 of 6 |
| Claude | 6 of 6 |
| Perplexity | 5 of 6 |
Compared with: CrowdStrike (26 of 30), SentinelOne (17 of 30), Palo Alto Networks (15 of 30), Sophos (8 of 30). See the full cybersecurity platforms leaderboard.
Microsoft Teams in video conferencing tools
Named in30 of 30
Own site cited in5 of 30
Place among 7 tracked brands2
By question
| Question | Answers naming Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|
| What is the best video conferencing tool for a small business? | 5 of 5 |
| What is the best video conferencing tool for a large enterprise? | 5 of 5 |
| Which video conferencing tool offers the best value for money? | 5 of 5 |
| Which video conferencing tool is the easiest to set up and use? | 5 of 5 |
| What are the top video conferencing tools to consider in 2026? | 5 of 5 |
| Which video conferencing tool do experts recommend most often? | 5 of 5 |
By AI source
| AI source | Answers naming Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 6 of 6 |
| Gemini | 6 of 6 |
| Google AI Mode | 6 of 6 |
| Claude | 6 of 6 |
| Perplexity | 6 of 6 |
Compared with: Zoom (30 of 30), Google Meet (29 of 30), Webex (21 of 30), RingCentral (9 of 30). See the full video conferencing tools leaderboard.
Microsoft Teams in team chat apps
Named in28 of 30
Own site cited in6 of 30
Place among 8 tracked brands3
By question
| Question | Answers naming Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|
| What is the best team chat app for a small business? | 5 of 5 |
| What is the best team chat app for a large enterprise? | 5 of 5 |
| Which team chat app offers the best value for money? | 5 of 5 |
| Which team chat app is the easiest to set up and use? | 3 of 5 |
| What are the top team chat apps to consider in 2026? | 5 of 5 |
| Which team chat app do experts recommend most often? | 5 of 5 |
By AI source
| AI source | Answers naming Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 6 of 6 |
| Gemini | 5 of 6 |
| Google AI Mode | 5 of 6 |
| Claude | 6 of 6 |
| Perplexity | 6 of 6 |
Compared with: Slack (30 of 30), Google Chat (30 of 30), Discord (13 of 30), Zoom Team Chat (8 of 30). See the full team chat apps leaderboard.
Microsoft Bookings in appointment scheduling software
Named in9 of 30
Own site cited in1 of 30
Place among 8 tracked brands7
By question
| Question | Answers naming Microsoft Bookings |
|---|---|
| What is the best appointment scheduling tool for a small business? | 0 of 5 |
| What is the best appointment scheduling tool for a large enterprise? | 5 of 5 |
| Which appointment scheduling tool offers the best value for money? | 0 of 5 |
| Which appointment scheduling tool is the easiest to set up and use? | 0 of 5 |
| What are the top appointment scheduling tools to consider in 2026? | 4 of 5 |
| Which appointment scheduling tool do experts recommend most often? | 0 of 5 |
By AI source
| AI source | Answers naming Microsoft Bookings |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 2 of 6 |
| Gemini | 2 of 6 |
| Google AI Mode | 1 of 6 |
| Claude | 2 of 6 |
| Perplexity | 2 of 6 |
Compared with: Calendly (29 of 30), Acuity Scheduling (23 of 30), Square Appointments (22 of 30), Setmore (19 of 30). See the full appointment scheduling software leaderboard.
How to read thisWe asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Claude and Perplexity the 6 buyer questions below on 3 November 2026, in English, for an audience in the United States. None of the questions names a brand. "Named" means the answer's text mentions the brand, and "cited" means the answer links to the brand's own website. We count only the brands listed here, so other companies may also have been named. AI answers vary from run to run, so treat small differences as ties. IndexHalo isn't affiliated with these companies, and they did not take part.
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Badge for cybersecurity platforms
<a href="https://www.indexhalo.com/brands/microsoft.com/"><img src="https://www.indexhalo.com/badge/ai-leaderboard/cybersecurity/microsoft.com.svg" width="300" height="64" alt="microsoft.com: AI recommendations for cybersecurity platforms, IndexHalo"></a>Badge for video conferencing tools
<a href="https://www.indexhalo.com/brands/microsoft.com/"><img src="https://www.indexhalo.com/badge/ai-leaderboard/video-conferencing/microsoft.com.svg" width="300" height="64" alt="microsoft.com: AI recommendations for video conferencing tools, IndexHalo"></a>Badge for team chat apps
<a href="https://www.indexhalo.com/brands/microsoft.com/"><img src="https://www.indexhalo.com/badge/ai-leaderboard/team-chat/microsoft.com.svg" width="300" height="64" alt="microsoft.com: AI recommendations for team chat apps, IndexHalo"></a>Badge for appointment scheduling software
<a href="https://www.indexhalo.com/brands/microsoft.com/"><img src="https://www.indexhalo.com/badge/ai-leaderboard/appointment-scheduling/microsoft.com.svg" width="300" height="64" alt="microsoft.com: AI recommendations for appointment scheduling software, IndexHalo"></a>