Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 227 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large enterprise cross-functional planning and complex multidimensional scenario modeling | large enterprise cross-functional planning and complex multidimensional scenario modeling | 67% |
| 2 | collaborative multi-year planning and modern modeling for high-growth tech teams | collaborative multi-year planning and modern modeling for high-growth tech teams | 52% |
| 3 | structured corporate budgeting and multi-department driver-based forecasting models | structured corporate budgeting and multi-department driver-based forecasting models | 52% |
| 4 | Excel-based collaborative budgeting with cloud controls for mid-market finance | Excel-based collaborative budgeting with cloud controls for mid-market finance | 45% |
| 5 | mid-to-large enterprise financial planning balancing modeling depth and deployment | mid-to-large enterprise financial planning balancing modeling depth and deployment | 42% |
| 6 | 40% | ||
| 7 | spreadsheet-native financial consolidation and controls layered over Microsoft Excel | spreadsheet-native financial consolidation and controls layered over Microsoft Excel | 37% |
| 8 | 23% | ||
| 9 | foundational ad-hoc spreadsheet modeling and detailed financial statement analysis | foundational ad-hoc spreadsheet modeling and detailed financial statement analysis | 22% |
| 10 | enterprise-grade operational driver planning alongside corporate performance management | enterprise-grade operational driver planning alongside corporate performance management | 21% |
| 11 | automated data consolidation and driver-based planning for mid-market teams | automated data consolidation and driver-based planning for mid-market teams | 20% |
| 12 | rapid-setup driver forecasting and automated accounting integrations for startups | rapid-setup driver forecasting and automated accounting integrations for startups | 17% |
| 13 | 15% | ||
| 14 | 14% | ||
| 15 | 12% |
Weeks of Aug 10 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Planful, 54% on ChatGPT Search and 30% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaplan | 75% | 60% | |
| Pigment | 62% | 41% | |
| Workday Adaptive Planning | 59% | 44% | |
| Vena Solutions | 45% | 45% | |
| Planful | 54% | 30% | |
| Cube Software | 34% | 46% | |
| Datarails | 25% | 49% | |
| Microsoft Excel | 23% | 24% | |
| Microsoft | 23% | 21% | |
| OneStream | 27% | 14% |
41% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. tellius.com, youtube.com, gartner.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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