Who each engine recommends
Position of every brand named in the latest run.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Perplexity | AI Mode | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SalesforceTop pick | #1 | #1 | #1 | |
| HubSpot | #2 | #2 | #2 | |
| Zoho | #3 | #3 | #3 | |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 | #6 | #4 | #5 | |
| Pipedrive | #4 | #5 | #4 | |
| monday.com | #7 | #7 | #6 | |
| Freshworks | #5 | #6 | — | |
| Attio | #8 | — | — | |
| Creatio | — | #8 | — | |
| Copper | #9 | — | — | |
| Insightly | — | #9 | — | |
| Less Annoying CRM | — | #10 | — | |
| Zendesk | #10 | — | — | |
| Bigin by Zoho | — | #11 | — | |
| Salesflare | — | #12 | — |
Mention rate over time
Share of engines naming each brand, weekly over the last 60 days (up to 8 brands).
8 brands
Salesforce is named by 100% of engines today.
Responses
What each engine answered, and how the shortlist moved.
ChatGPT · run of Nov 3 · sentiment toward the top pick: → Neutral
- Salesforce — If you're looking for alternatives to the most popular CRM platforms, Salesforce is generally considered the leading enterprise CRM, but there are several strong competitors that are easier to use, less expensive, or…
- HubSpot — HubSpot if you want an alternative that can replace much of Salesforce.
- Zoho
- Pipedrive — Pipedrive if your primary focus is managing sales opportunities.
- Freshworks ↑ 1 vs last week
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 ↓ 1 vs last week
- monday.com
- Attio — Attio if you want a more modern CRM experience.
- Copper
Perplexity · run of Nov 3 · sentiment toward the top pick: → Neutral
- Salesforce — If you mean Salesforce, the strongest alternatives depend on your team size and priorities:.
- HubSpot
- Zoho — Choose Zoho CRM for the best balance of features, price, and customization.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 — Choose Microsoft Dynamics 365 for enterprise-scale Microsoft integration. ↑ 2 vs last week
- Pipedrive — Choose Pipedrive if your main need is managing sales opportunities. ↓ 1 vs last week
- Freshworks — Choose Freshsales for an affordable CRM with built-in calling, email, and AI. ↓ 1 vs last week
- monday.com
- Creatio ↑ 1 vs last week
- Insightly ↓ 1 vs last week
- Less Annoying CRM New this week
Dropped from this engine’s shortlist this week: Zendesk
Google AI Mode · run of Nov 3 · sentiment toward the top pick: → Neutral
- Salesforce — When looking for alternatives to the industry giants (like Salesforce or HubSpot ), the right pick depends entirely on your company size, workflow complexity, and budget.[](https://www.beltcreative.com/articles/hubspot-…
- HubSpot — When looking for alternatives to the industry giants (like Salesforce or HubSpot ), the right pick depends entirely on your company size, workflow complexity, and budget.[](https://www.beltcreative.com/articles/hubspot-…
- Zoho — Zoho CRM: A powerhouse ecosystem that offers a massive suite of integrated business apps at a fraction of the cost of competitors. ↑ 1 vs last week
- Pipedrive — Pipedrive: Built by salespeople for salespeople, Pipedrive focuses heavily on visual sales pipelines, activity-based selling, and straightforward tracking. ↓ 1 vs last week
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 — Best Enterprise Scale & Microsoft Synergy. New this week
- monday.com — Monday CRM: Built on top of the flexible Monday.com work OS, this platform turns visual project boards into comprehensive, highly visual CRM pipelines with robust automation. New this week
Dropped from this engine’s shortlist this week: Freshworks, Copper, Attio
Citations
Sources the engines cited for this prompt.
| Source | Type | Citations | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| itechguides.com | Web | 2 | ChatGPT |
| apprankr.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| b2bbrief.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| beltcreative.com | Web | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| bigin.com | Brand site · Bigin by Zoho | 1 | Perplexity |
| crmrankings.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| croclub.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| elevateops.io | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| fitsmallbusiness.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| gartner.com | Analyst | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| globaltechstack.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| hackceleration.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| hubspot.com | Brand site · HubSpot | 1 | Perplexity |
| larksuite.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| leadsquared.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| linkedin.com | Social | 1 | ChatGPT |
| mwm.ai | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| onepagecrm.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| pcmag.com | Media | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| revenueflow.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| rox.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| saascrmreview.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| salesflare.com | Brand site · Salesflare | 1 | Perplexity |
| salesforce.com | Brand site · Salesforce | 1 | ChatGPT |
| saleslovesmarketing.co | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |