Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,265 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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Shopify leads, named in 44% of answers, ahead of at 43% and at 35%.
Shopify remains the most recommended platform for e-commerce migration, particularly for sellers upgrading from Etsy. However, when users specifically ask about avoiding vendor lock-in, AI assistants consistently favor open-source solutions like
Woocommerce and
Adobe Commerce for their data portability and control.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The top choice for ease of use, especially when migrating from Etsy. | 44% | |
| 2 | 43% | ||
| 3 | Frequently cited as a scalable and more open SaaS alternative to | 35% | |
| 4 | A leading automated tool for migrating stores between popular e-commerce platforms. | 33% | |
| 5 | A popular migration service known for its wide platform support and guided process. | 29% | |
| 6 | 24% | ||
| 7 | An emerging easy-to-use option with increasingly mentioned direct import tools. | 15% | |
| 8 | A specialized tool for precise, spreadsheet-based | 15% | |
| 9 | A top open-source pick for creating portable, self-hosted automation workflows. | 14% | |
| 10 | 12% | ||
| 11 | 11% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 9% | ||
| 16 | 8% | ||
| 17 | 8% | ||
| 18 | 8% | ||
| 19 | 7% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 26% of analyzed answers.
“A top choice for scaling and building a brand.” → “The easiest option, but also one with the highest vendor lock-in risk.”
Dropped from #4 to #7 in overall rank between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Fell from #7 to #15 rank as SaaS tools like Zapier gained prominence in early 2026.
Gained mention share and jumped from #3 to #2 rank between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Climbed from #12 to #8 rank, becoming a top recommendation for avoiding vendor lock-in.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | 47% | ||
| 52% | 27% | ||
| 28% | 33% | ||
| 38% | 33% | ||
| 31% | 31% |
The two models disagree most about n8n (ChatGPT #22, Google #8) and HubSpot (ChatGPT #12, Google #23).
Across 1,265 AI responses, Shopify is mentioned most, named in 44% of them, followed by Automattic (43%) and BigCommerce (35%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,265 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 assistants consistently recommend open-source platforms to avoid vendor lock-in. Woocommerce and
Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) are the dominant answers, praised for providing direct database and code access. SaaS platforms like
Shopify are typically mentioned as viable but with cautionary notes about their proprietary ecosystems.
AI assistants consistently recommend open-source platforms to avoid vendor lock-in. Woocommerce and
Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) are the dominant answers, praised for providing direct database and code access. SaaS platforms like
Shopify are typically mentioned as viable but with cautionary notes about their proprietary ecosystems.
Responses consistently highlight specialized third-party tools as the least risky option for migration. Cart2Cart and
LitExtension are the most frequently recommended automated services for their guided processes. For users needing more control, is often suggested for spreadsheet-based migrations, while newer tools like have also gained traction since early 2026.
Brands mentioned
Responses consistently highlight specialized third-party tools as the least risky option for migration. Cart2Cart and
LitExtension are the most frequently recommended automated services for their guided processes. For users needing more control,
Matrixify is often suggested for spreadsheet-based migrations, while newer tools like
MigrationPro have also gained traction since early 2026.