MEASURED 3 NOVEMBER 2026 · 5 AI ANSWERS
Top Marketing Automation Platforms in 2026, according to 5 AIs
We asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Claude and Perplexity: “What are the top marketing automation platforms to consider in 2026?” All 5 AIs named HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Marketo and Salesforce Marketing Cloud. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HubSpot | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ActiveCampaign | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Klaviyo | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Marketo | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Salesforce Marketing Cloud | 5 of 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brevo | 4 of 5 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Customer.io | 4 of 5 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mailchimp | 3 of 5 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
How this question differs from the others
Named more often here than across the rest of marketing automation platforms:
- Customer.io: 4 of 5 here, against 2 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud: 5 of 5 here, against 10 of 25 on the other 5 questions.
- Marketo: 5 of 5 here, against 12 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 |
|---|---|
| zapier.com | 4 of 5 answers |
| g2.com | 3 of 5 answers |
| bloomreach.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| brevo.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| getvero.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| gumloop.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| make.com | 2 of 5 answers |
| toolradar.com | 2 of 5 answers |
The other questions we asked
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Best Marketing Automation Platform for Enterprise
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Best Value Marketing Automation Platform
Which marketing automation platform offers the best value for money?
Easiest Marketing Automation Platform to Use
Which marketing automation platform is the easiest to set up and use?
Most Recommended Marketing Automation Platforms
Which marketing automation platform do experts recommend most often?
See the full results for marketing automation platforms, across all 30 answers.
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