Data as of Jul 25, 2026 · Based on 1,913 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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Filecoin continues to lead AI recommendations for general-purpose decentralized storage, cementing its top position. Assistants are increasingly distinguishing between 's marketplace model and 's permanent, one-time payment approach for archival needs.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Share of voice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The most established token for decentralized storage marketplaces. | 70% | |
| 2 | The go-to token for permanent, 'pay-once, store-forever' archival. | 64% | |
| 3 | A lower-cost alternative with a competitive peer-to-peer marketplace. | 49% | |
| 4 | A user-friendly alternative focused on decentralized cloud object storage. | 47% | |
| 5 | Cited for cheap and fast on-chain data writes, not bulk storage. | 22% | |
| 6 | 18% | ||
| 7 | Often mentioned as the foundational protocol for | 13% | |
| 8 | Recommended for feeless, instant transfers, ideal for messaging fees. | 10% | |
| 9 | 10% | ||
| 10 | 10% | ||
| 11 | 7% | ||
| 12 | 7% | ||
| 13 | 7% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 6% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 4% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | 4% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 3% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 2% |
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Share of voice
Reading“A leading decentralized storage option.” → “A leading decentralized storage option, explicitly positioned as an alternative to AWS.”
Overtook Sia in mention rank between November and March for the #3 position.
Dropped from rank #5 to #7 as AIs increasingly recommended against using it for bulk data storage due to high costs.
Emerged as a top 5 cited brand between November and March, framed as Filecoin's foundational layer.
Filecoin continues to lead AI recommendations for general-purpose decentralized storage, cementing its top position. Assistants are increasingly distinguishing between Filecoin's marketplace model and Arweave's permanent, one-time payment approach for archival needs.
Across 1,913 AI responses, Filecoin is mentioned most, with 70% share of voice, followed by Arweave (64%) and Sia (49%).
Parse measures share of voice across 1,913 AI responses to this market's buyer questions, refreshed weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse re-measures the full set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently frame this question as a direct choice between Arweave for permanent, 'pay-once' storage and
for flexible, contract-based file storage. The distinction between these two models is the core of nearly every answer, with assistants clarifying the trade-offs of each approach.
AI responses consistently frame this question as a direct choice between Arweave for permanent, 'pay-once' storage and
Filecoin for flexible, contract-based file storage. The distinction between these two models is the core of nearly every answer, with assistants clarifying the trade-offs of each approach.
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