Who each engine recommends
Position of every brand named in the latest run.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Perplexity | AI Mode | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZohoTop pick | #1 | #5 | #1 | |
| HubSpot | #2 | #2 | #2 | |
| Bigin by Zoho | #3 | #1 | — | |
| Pipedrive | — | #3 | #3 | |
| Less Annoying CRM | — | #4 | #4 | |
| Freshworks | #4 | — | — |
Mention rate over time
Share of engines naming each brand, weekly over the last 60 days (up to 8 brands).
Zoho is named by 100% of engines today.
Responses
What each engine answered, and how the shortlist moved.
- Zoho — If you're looking for an affordable CRM that's reliable, easy to use, and won't break the bank, I'd start with Zoho CRM, HubSpot, and Bigin by Zoho. ↑ 3 vs last week
- HubSpot — If you're looking for an affordable CRM that's reliable, easy to use, and won't break the bank, I'd start with Zoho CRM, HubSpot, and Bigin by Zoho.
- Bigin by Zoho — If you're looking for an affordable CRM that's reliable, easy to use, and won't break the bank, I'd start with Zoho CRM, HubSpot, and Bigin by Zoho. ↓ 2 vs last week
- Freshworks ↓ 1 vs last week
- Bigin by Zoho — Bigin by Zoho CRM is likely the best balance of affordability and reliability for a small business.
- HubSpot — Best free option: HubSpot CRM — free plan supports up to 2 users and 1,000 contacts, with email, meetings, and live chat; it is easy to set up but has relatively tight limits.
- Pipedrive — Best for a sales pipeline: Pipedrive — starts around $14 per user/month annually and is particularly strong for visual deal and pipeline management. New this week
- Less Annoying CRM — Best simple paid CRM: Less Annoying CRM — around $15 per user/month, with straightforward contact and lead management and fewer unnecessary features.
- Zoho — Bigin by Zoho CRM is likely the best balance of affordability and reliability for a small business.
Dropped from this engine’s shortlist this week: Freshworks
When looking for a CRM that balances a tiny price tag with rock-solid reliability, a few standout options deliver industry-proven stability without enterprise bloat. The most affordable and reliable choices, categorized by how you plan to use them, include:
- Zoho — Zoho CRM (Best overall value & depth). ↑ 1 vs last week
- HubSpot — HubSpot CRM (Best free-to-start option). ↑ 3 vs last week
- Pipedrive — Pipedrive (Best for pure sales pipelines). ↑ 4 vs last week
- Less Annoying CRM — Less Annoying CRM (Best for absolute simplicity & solopreneurs). ↓ 1 vs last week
Dropped from this engine’s shortlist this week: Bigin by Zoho, Freshworks, Salesforce
Citations
Sources the engines cited for this prompt.
| Source | Type | Citations | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|
| pcmag.com | Media | 2 | Perplexity |
| anyleads.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| dupple.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| expertmarket.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| firstreviewers.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| forbes.com | Media | 1 | Perplexity |
| gilzor.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| gushwork.ai | Web | 1 | Google AI Mode |
| hackceleration.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| hubspot.com | Brand site · HubSpot | 1 | Perplexity |
| logospng.org | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| management.org | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| meetergo.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| onepagecrm.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| rankite.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| redcactus.cloud | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| softwarecompare.net | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| squareunity.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| stackbytrade.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| stacknpilot.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| statwharf.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| techradar.com | Media | 1 | ChatGPT |
| thecrmscout.com | Web | 1 | Perplexity |
| theprowess.net | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |
| toolgrowth.com | Web | 1 | ChatGPT |