Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,021 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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Filecoin continues to lead AI recommendations for general-purpose decentralized storage, cementing its top position. Assistants are increasingly distinguishing between 's marketplace model and 's permanent, one-time payment approach for archival needs.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The most established token for decentralized storage marketplaces. | 73% | |
| 2 | The go-to token for permanent, 'pay-once, store-forever' archival. | 67% | |
| 3 | 48% | ||
| 4 | A user-friendly alternative focused on decentralized cloud object storage. | 48% | |
| 5 | Cited for cheap and fast on-chain data writes, not bulk storage. | 23% | |
| 6 | 18% | ||
| 7 | Often mentioned as the foundational protocol for | 14% | |
| 8 | 10% | ||
| 9 | Recommended for feeless, instant transfers, ideal for messaging fees. | 9% | |
| 10 | 9% | ||
| 11 | 8% | ||
| 12 | 7% | ||
| 13 | 7% | ||
| 14 | 6% | ||
| 15 | 6% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 4% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | 4% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 3% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 2% | ||
| 25 | 2% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
medium.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 37% of analyzed answers.
“A leading decentralized storage option.” → “A leading decentralized storage option, explicitly positioned as an alternative to AWS.”
Overtook Sia in mention rank between November and March for the #3 position.
Dropped from rank #5 to #7 as AIs increasingly recommended against using it for bulk data storage due to high costs.
Emerged as a top 5 cited brand between November and March, framed as Filecoin's foundational layer.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72% | 82% | ||
| 74% | 79% | ||
| 42% | 35% | ||
| 15% | 38% | ||
| 27% | 29% |
The two models disagree most about Celestia (ChatGPT #10, Google #24) and ZeroG Foundation (ChatGPT #18, Google #7).
Filecoin continues to lead AI recommendations for general-purpose decentralized storage, cementing its top position. Assistants are increasingly distinguishing between Filecoin's marketplace model and Arweave's permanent, one-time payment approach for archival needs.
Across 2,021 AI responses, Filecoin is mentioned most, named in 73% of them, followed by Arweave (67%) and Sia Foundation (48%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,021 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.
AI responses consistently frame this question as a direct choice between Arweave for permanent, 'pay-once' storage and
for flexible, contract-based file storage. The distinction between these two models is the core of nearly every answer, with assistants clarifying the trade-offs of each approach.
AI responses consistently frame this question as a direct choice between Arweave for permanent, 'pay-once' storage and
Filecoin for flexible, contract-based file storage. The distinction between these two models is the core of nearly every answer, with assistants clarifying the trade-offs of each approach.
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