MEASURED 3 NOVEMBER 2026 · 869 AI ANSWERS
Which brands does AI recommend?
We asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Claude and Perplexity the same neutral buyer questions in 29 categories, then counted which brands each answer named and which websites it cited.
Who AI names most, by category
| Category | Named most often | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| CRM software | HubSpot | 30 of 30 |
| Project management tools | Asana | 27 of 30 |
| Accounting software | QuickBooks | 25 of 30 |
| Cybersecurity platforms | CrowdStrike | 26 of 30 |
| E-commerce platforms | Shopify | 30 of 30 |
| Email marketing tools | Mailchimp | 21 of 30 |
| ERP systems | Microsoft Dynamics 365 | 29 of 30 |
| Helpdesk software | Freshdesk | 25 of 30 |
| HR software | Gusto and BambooHR | 25 of 30 |
| Product analytics tools | Amplitude | 30 of 30 |
| Marketing automation platforms | HubSpot | 30 of 30 |
| SEO tools | Semrush | 29 of 30 |
| Social media management tools | Buffer and Hootsuite | 25 of 29 |
| Web hosting providers | Hostinger | 25 of 30 |
| Website builders | Wix | 28 of 30 |
| Payment processors | Stripe | 30 of 30 |
| Payroll software | Gusto | 25 of 30 |
| Video conferencing tools | Zoom and Microsoft Teams | 30 of 30 |
| Team chat apps | Slack and Google Chat | 30 of 30 |
| Password managers | Bitwarden and 1Password | 28 of 30 |
| AI writing tools | ChatGPT | 29 of 30 |
| Design tools | Figma | 29 of 30 |
| Business intelligence tools | Power BI | 30 of 30 |
| E-signature tools | DocuSign | 28 of 30 |
| Survey tools | SurveyMonkey | 27 of 30 |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendly | 29 of 30 |
| Inventory management software | Zoho Inventory | 25 of 30 |
| Learning management systems | TalentLMS | 26 of 30 |
| Observability platforms | Datadog | 30 of 30 |
The websites AI cites most
Across all 869 answers. See the top 100 cited websites.
| Website | Cited in |
|---|---|
| g2.com | 179 of 869 answers |
| zapier.com | 168 of 869 answers |
| pcmag.com | 139 of 869 answers |
| toolradar.com | 113 of 869 answers |
| forbes.com | 107 of 869 answers |
| techradar.com | 87 of 869 answers |
| gartner.com | 77 of 869 answers |
| capterra.com | 63 of 869 answers |
| guideflow.com | 62 of 869 answers |
| technologyadvice.com | 54 of 869 answers |
How to read thisNone of the questions names a brand. We count only the brands listed for each category, and 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. IndexHalo sells AI visibility software, so we don't publish a leaderboard for our own category.
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IndexHalo. "AI recommendation leaderboards." Measured 3 November 2026. https://www.indexhalo.com/leaderboards/
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