Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 326 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Neighbor is the leading brand in AI recommendations, dominating the emerging peer-to-peer storage category. Across the market, responses have become increasingly segmented, with distinct leaders surfacing for peer-to-peer storage, portable pod purchasing, and dumpster rentals.
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major self-storage company often recommended for secure, climate-controlled units. | 63% | |
| 2 | Leading online marketplace for comparing and booking traditional self-storage units. | 51% | |
| 3 | 42% | ||
| 4 | 34% | ||
| 5 | 23% | ||
| 6 | 23% | ||
| 7 | 22% | ||
| 8 | 21% | ||
| 9 | 21% | ||
| 10 | Frequently cited for its U-Box portable container rental and moving solutions. | 18% | |
| 11 | 17% | ||
| 12 | 15% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 12% | ||
| 15 | AI's top choice for renting a neighbor's garage or spare space. | 11% | |
| 16 | 11% | ||
| 17 | 10% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
extraspace.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 55% of analyzed answers.
Unranked in Oct 2025, it became the #1 cited brand by Mar 2026.
Rose from being unranked to become a top contender by Feb-Mar 2026.
Dropped from rank #2 to #4 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48% | 75% | ||
| 33% | 50% | ||
| 0% | 70% | ||
| 29% | 35% | ||
| 19% | 10% |
Across 326 AI responses, Extra Space Storage is mentioned most, named in 63% of them, followed by SpareFoot (51%) and Public Storage (42%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 326 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.
Since late 2025, AI consistently recommends using aggregator sites like SpareFoot to compare options from companies like
Extra Space Storage and
Public Storage. Junk removal services such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and
are also frequently suggested as alternatives to storage. Both ChatGPT and Google AI show this pattern of recommending aggregators and major chains.
Since late 2025, AI consistently recommends using aggregator sites like SpareFoot to compare options from companies like
Extra Space Storage and
Public Storage. Junk removal services such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and are also frequently suggested as alternatives to storage. Both ChatGPT and Google AI show this pattern of recommending aggregators and major chains.
This prompt saw a dramatic evolution, with Neighbor emerging as the dominant recommendation by late 2025 on both ChatGPT and Google. Other P2P platforms like and are consistently cited as alternatives. This solidifies P2P as a distinct category with a clear leader.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
Who offers \"peer-to-peer storage\" where I can rent my neighbor's garage?
This prompt saw a dramatic evolution, with Neighbor emerging as the dominant recommendation by late 2025 on both ChatGPT and Google. Other P2P platforms like
PeerStorage and
Store At My House are consistently cited as alternatives. This solidifies P2P as a distinct category with a clear leader.