MEASURED 3 NOVEMBER 2026 · 5 AI ANSWERS
Best ERP System for Small Business, according to 5 AIs
We asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Claude and Perplexity: “What is the best ERP system for a small business?” All 5 AIs named Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Odoo, Acumatica and NetSuite. This reports what those answers said on 3 November 2026, not our own review or test of these products.
Which brands each AI named
| Brand | Named in | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | Claude | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SAP | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Odoo | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Acumatica | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NetSuite | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oracle | 0 of 5 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Infor | 0 of 5 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Epicor | 0 of 5 | No | No | No | No | No |
How this question differs from the others
Named more often here than across the rest of ERP systems:
- NetSuite: 5 of 5 here, against 16 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
- Acumatica: 5 of 5 here, against 17 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
- Odoo: 5 of 5 here, against 18 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
Named less often here:
- Oracle: 0 of 5 here, against 13 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
- Infor: 0 of 5 here, against 10 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
- Epicor: 0 of 5 here, against 7 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
Which websites these answers cited
The sites linked most often in these 5 answers. If you sell in this category, these are the pages shaping what AI tells your buyers.
| Website | Cited in |
|---|---|
| g2.com | 4 of 5 answers |
| erpresearch.com | 3 of 5 answers |
| cin7.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| forbes.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| randgroup.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| reddit.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| sage.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| softwareconnect.com | 2 of 5 answers |
The other questions we asked
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Most Recommended ERP Systems
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See the full results for ERP systems, across all 30 answers.
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