Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,038 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Online Survey & Form Builder Software
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Typeform remains the top-cited tool for online surveys, consistently recommended by AI for its engaging, conversational design. However, has solidified its position as the primary alternative, climbing from #4 to #2 by being framed as the go-to choice for users prioritizing robust analytics over aesthetics.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praised for conversational design that boosts respondent engagement and completion rates. | 54% | |
| 2 | 47% | ||
| 3 | Frequently recommended for its robust analytics and professional market research capabilities. | 41% | |
| 4 | The top choice for complex, enterprise-grade research requiring advanced survey logic. | 41% | |
| 5 | A versatile all-rounder, cited for its massive template library and customization options. | 38% | |
| 6 | 19% | ||
| 7 | 18% | ||
| 8 | Recommended for its free plan with unlimited surveys, questions, and responses. | 16% | |
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | 13% | ||
| 11 | A rising favorite offering a generous free tier and clean, Notion-like interface. | 13% | |
| 12 | 12% | ||
| 13 | Cited for its engaging, chat-style surveys that improve respondent experience. | 12% | |
| 14 | The top open-source option for users needing self-hosting and data control. | 11% | |
| 15 | 11% | ||
| 16 | 10% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 8% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 8% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
zapier.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 26% of analyzed answers.
Climbed from rank #4 in Oct 2025 to #2 by Mar 2026.
“A general-purpose survey tool” → “The primary analytics-focused competitor to Typeform”
Fell from rank #2 in Oct 2025 to #7 by Mar 2026.
Emerged as a top-5 cited brand by Nov 2025.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56% | 50% | ||
| 40% | 55% | ||
| 44% | 35% | ||
| 40% | 42% | ||
| 31% | 32% |
The two models disagree most about Microsoft Forms (ChatGPT #8, Google #19) and SurveyJS (ChatGPT #17, Google #10).
Typeform remains the top-cited tool for online surveys, consistently recommended by AI for its engaging, conversational design. However, SurveyMonkey has solidified its position as the primary alternative, climbing from #4 to #2 by being framed as the go-to choice for users prioritizing robust analytics over aesthetics.
Across 2,038 AI responses, Typeform is mentioned most, named in 54% of them, followed by Alphabet (47%) and SurveyMonkey (41%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,038 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 as a choice between Typeform's superior user experience and
SurveyMonkey's more robust analytics and reporting. This dichotomy has become the standard answer, with both platforms mentioned in nearly every response.
Brands mentioned
AI responses consistently frame this as a choice between Typeform's superior user experience and
SurveyMonkey's more robust analytics and reporting. This dichotomy has become the standard answer, with both platforms mentioned in nearly every response.
AI assistants reliably suggest a core group of three tools as professional upgrades from Google Forms: , , and . is highlighted for user experience, for analytics, and for its versatility and large template library. is often mentioned as a more advanced, enterprise-level option.
Brands mentioned
AI assistants reliably suggest a core group of three tools as professional upgrades from Google Forms:
Typeform,
SurveyMonkey, and
Jotform.
Typeform is highlighted for user experience,
SurveyMonkey for analytics, and
Jotform for its versatility and large template library.
Qualtrics is often mentioned as a more advanced, enterprise-level option.
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