Salesforce Health Cloud, HubSpot CRM entered the CRM Platforms and Integrations top ten.
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Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,827 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remains the go-to enterprise CRM, praised for customization and its vast AppExchange. | 79% | |
| 2 | Surging in popularity, favored for its usability and strong integration marketplace for SMBs. | 70% | |
| 3 | A flexible and affordable choice, frequently recommended for growing teams and SMBs. | 67% | |
| 4 | 49% | ||
| 5 | Praised by sales-focused teams for its visual pipeline and easy-to-use mobile app. | 45% | |
| 6 | 15% | ||
| 7 | 14% | ||
| 8 | 9% | ||
| 9 | 8% | ||
| 10 | 8% | ||
| 11 | A standout specialized tool for field sales teams, noted for territory mapping. | 7% | |
| 12 | 6% | ||
| 13 | 6% | ||
| 14 | 5% | ||
| 15 | 5% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 5% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | 4% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
salesforce.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 23% of analyzed answers.
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Jumped from rank #5 in Oct 2025 to #2 by Mar 2026.
“A user-friendly tool for SMBs” → “A scalable platform for growth companies and startups planning an exit”
Slipped from rank #2 in Oct 2025 to #4 in Mar 2026.
Emerged as a top 10 contender by Dec 2025, reaching #6 in Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64% | 47% | ||
| 73% | 25% | ||
| 70% | 42% | ||
| 44% | 47% | ||
| 61% | 37% |
The two models disagree most about Zapier (ChatGPT #25, Google #15).
Salesforce continues its reign as the top-cited CRM for enterprise needs, maintaining its #1 rank since October 2025. However, HubSpot has surged from #5 to #2, establishing itself as the primary challenger, particularly for ease of use and integrations.
Across 2,827 AI responses, Salesforce is mentioned most, named in 79% of them, followed by HubSpot (70%) and Zoho (67%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,827 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.
Salesforce is consistently the top recommendation for managing complex, long sales cycles. Over the analysis period,
Pipedrive has gained significant traction, becoming a leading alternative praised for its clarity, even surpassing
Salesforce in March 2026 mentions.
Salesforce is consistently the top recommendation for managing complex, long sales cycles. Over the analysis period,
Pipedrive has gained significant traction, becoming a leading alternative praised for its clarity, even surpassing
Salesforce in March 2026 mentions.
AI responses consistently favor Zoho and for their flexibility in managing multiple pipelines within a single database. Over time, 's 'Business Units' feature has been mentioned with increasing specificity, solidifying its position alongside and the more complex .
Brands mentioned
AI responses consistently favor Zoho and
HubSpot for their flexibility in managing multiple pipelines within a single database. Over time,
HubSpot's 'Business Units' feature has been mentioned with increasing specificity, solidifying its position alongside
Zoho and the more complex
Salesforce.