The top three brands captured 11.5% of direct mentions in Data & SaaS Migration Services.
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Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,198 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Data & SaaS Migration Services
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The overall leader, frequently recommended for email and Azure cloud migrations. | 45% | |
| 2 | 29% | ||
| 3 | A fast-rising leader for CRM and marketing journey migrations via partner support. | 27% | |
| 4 | Gaining ground quickly with its Replatforming Team and strong partner ecosystem. | 22% | |
| 5 | 19% | ||
| 6 | A steady presence for user-friendly, budget-conscious email and CRM alternatives. | 17% | |
| 7 | The go-to consultancy for complex, large-scale enterprise data migration projects. | 10% | |
| 8 | 10% | ||
| 9 | Increasingly cited as a crucial third-party tool for flexible email migrations. | 9% | |
| 10 | A rapidly emerging leader for enterprise-grade data integration and transformation. | 8% | |
| 11 | 7% | ||
| 12 | Consistently recommended for its vendor-provided, white-glove CRM data import service. | 7% | |
| 13 | 6% | ||
| 14 | 6% | ||
| 15 | 6% | ||
| 16 | 6% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 5% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Jumped from rank #8 to #2 between November 2025 and March 2026.
Rose from rank #11 to #3 in the same period, dominating prompts about hands-on support.
“A secondary, third-party tool” → “A top-tier recommendation for email migrations, sometimes leading responses.”
Dropped from rank #6 in Nov 2025 to #15 by Mar 2026 as other tools gained visibility.
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 25% | ||
| 19% | 12% | ||
| 12% | 14% | ||
| 11% | 14% | ||
| 0% | 13% |
The two models disagree most about Microsoft 365 (ChatGPT #24, Google #12).
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 20% of analyzed answers.
Share of direct mentions
share of answers
Microsoft maintains its leadership position in AI recommendations for data and SaaS migration services. However, the last several months have seen a significant shift in the CRM category, propelling Salesforce and HubSpot into the top three and challenging the dominance of traditional cloud infrastructure giants.
Across 2,198 AI responses, Microsoft is mentioned most, named in 45% of them, followed by Alphabet (29%) and Salesforce (27%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,198 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Initially, AI responses focused on generic best practices. From December 2025, answers began consistently recommending specific platforms, with Salesforce,
HubSpot, and
Microsoft Dynamics 365 emerging as the dominant names. The narrative now centers on structured, phased approaches and leveraging specialist migration tools.
What's the best way to migrate data from an old, legacy CRM to a new cloud-based system?
Initially, AI responses focused on generic best practices. From December 2025, answers began consistently recommending specific platforms, with Salesforce,
HubSpot, and
Microsoft Dynamics 365 emerging as the dominant names. The narrative now centers on structured, phased approaches and leveraging specialist migration tools.
Google Workspace and 365 have been the consistent top recommendations for their native migration tools and support. However, starting in February 2026, the third-party tool and its MigrationWiz product gained significant prominence, often being recommended as a leading solution alongside the two platform giants for its flexibility.
share of answers
Google Workspace and
Microsoft 365 have been the consistent top recommendations for their native migration tools and support. However, starting in February 2026, the third-party tool
BitTitan and its MigrationWiz product gained significant prominence, often being recommended as a leading solution alongside the two platform giants for its flexibility.
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