Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,021 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
User Research Repository Software
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Dovetail has maintained its top position in AI recommendations for user research repositories. Meanwhile, general-purpose tools like and are increasingly cited alongside specialized platforms, reflecting a split in AI recommendations between dedicated and DIY repository solutions.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistently ranked #1, recommended as the central repository for qualitative research data. | 66% | |
| 2 | A strong riser, often framed as a lightweight alternative to | 49% | |
| 3 | Frequently cited for AI automation, but saw its overall rank decline. | 38% | |
| 4 | Cited alongside | 22% | |
| 5 | Recommended for building highly customizable, database-driven DIY research repositories. | 22% | |
| 6 | A top recommendation for searchable video repositories with text-based editing. | 19% | |
| 7 | 18% | ||
| 8 | 18% | ||
| 9 | 17% | ||
| 10 | 16% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 14% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 12% | ||
| 15 | A key recommendation for | 11% | |
| 16 | 11% | ||
| 17 | 10% | ||
| 18 | Cited for automatically recording and clipping key moments from | 9% | |
| 19 | 9% | ||
| 20 | 9% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 7% | ||
| 24 | 7% | ||
| 25 | 7% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
looppanel.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 47% of analyzed answers.
Dropped from rank #2 to #5 between October 2025 and March 2026.
Rose from rank #12 to #4 between October 2025 and March 2026.
Jumped from rank #11 to #3 between October 2025 and March 2026.
Fell from rank #5 to #13 between October 2025 and March 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87% | 84% | ||
| 59% | 36% | ||
| 41% | 23% | ||
| 17% | 30% | ||
| 23% | 10% |
The two models disagree most about Zoom (ChatGPT #7, Google #25) and Slack (ChatGPT #6, Google #22).
Across 1,021 AI responses, Dovetail is mentioned most, named in 66% of them, followed by Condens (49%) and Looppanel (38%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,021 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
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.
Initial AI responses focused on process, but from December 2025 onwards, they consistently recommended tools for building a repository. Airtable and became the dominant suggestions for a flexible, DIY approach, often mentioned before specialized tools like .
How do I build and manage a user research repository to store our findings?
Initial AI responses focused on process, but from December 2025 onwards, they consistently recommended tools for building a repository. Airtable and
Notion became the dominant suggestions for a flexible, DIY approach, often mentioned before specialized tools like
Dovetail.