Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,021 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
User Research Repository Software
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Dovetail leads, named in 66% of answers, ahead of
at 49% and at 38%.
Dovetail has maintained its top position in AI recommendations for user research repositories. Meanwhile, general-purpose tools like
Notion and
Airtable 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. 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.
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.