Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 340 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Squarespace holds a clear lead, recommended broadly for polished layouts, image-rich designs, and professional creative sites. However, Carrd is the usual answer when buyers want the simplest tool for a basic personal site.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | well-designed visual templates, custom domains, and balanced presentation for creative portfolios | well-designed visual templates, custom domains, and balanced presentation for creative portfolios | 79% |
| 2 | flexible drag-and-drop customization and beginner-friendly setups for visual artists | flexible drag-and-drop customization and beginner-friendly setups for visual artists | 60% |
| 3 | advanced design control and high-end layouts requiring more technical effort | advanced design control and high-end layouts requiring more technical effort | 47% |
| 4 | modern interactive layouts and design-focused presentation for high-end creative work | modern interactive layouts and design-focused presentation for high-end creative work | 38% |
| 5 | minimal, single-page portfolio landing pages that require minimal setup effort | minimal, single-page portfolio landing pages that require minimal setup effort | 38% |
| 6 | quick portfolio creation included with an active Creative Cloud subscription | quick portfolio creation included with an active Creative Cloud subscription | 34% |
| 7 | community visibility and deep-dive case studies alongside dedicated websites | community visibility and deep-dive case studies alongside dedicated websites | 26% |
| 8 | photographer-centric client proofing, raw file delivery, and image-heavy creative galleries | photographer-centric client proofing, raw file delivery, and image-heavy creative galleries | 25% |
| 9 | budget-friendly visual portfolios with built-in client proofing galleries and stores | budget-friendly visual portfolios with built-in client proofing galleries and stores | 22% |
| 10 | short-form design snapshots and community discovery for UI and digital illustrators | short-form design snapshots and community discovery for UI and digital illustrators | 16% |
| 11 | 13% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 9% |
Weeks of Aug 3 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: Canva, 3% on ChatGPT Search and 23% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squarespace | 83% | 75% | |
| Wix | 63% | 57% | |
| Webflow | 54% | 39% | |
| Framer | 47% | 28% | |
| Carrd | 39% | 37% | |
| Adobe Portfolio | 40% | 28% | |
| Behance | 20% | 31% | |
| Format | 25% | 25% | |
| Pixpa | 23% | 20% | |
| Dribbble | 9% | 24% |
41% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, sitebuilderreport.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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