LightStream vs Upgrade: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it usually lists first. It recommends both about as often, and warns against more.

Listed first when AI names both

LightStreamLightStream: 76% (LightStream leads)UpgradeUpgrade: 24%

Recommended when named

LightStreamLightStream: 89%
UpgradeUpgrade: 80%

Warned against · lower is better

LightStreamLightStream: 7%
UpgradeUpgrade: 0% (Upgrade leads)

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

LightStream named more3Within 2 points1Upgrade named more3

LightStream named more

Upgrade named more

Within 2 points1

Only LightStream is ranked in2

Only Upgrade is ranked in5

What people ask AI about LightStream and Upgrade

LightStream listed firstUpgrade listed first
  1. For a couple carrying multiple personal loans, which consolidation lender or platform is best to roll everything into a single lower-interest payment?LightStream usually first
  2. What are the best unsecured loans for someone who doesn't have collateral?LightStream almost always first
  3. Where can I get an unsecured personal loan?LightStream almost always first
  4. I want to get an instant personal loan online. Where's the best place?LightStream usually first
  5. For a small business owner choosing between a personal loan and business line of credit, which lenders should be considered right now?LightStream almost always first
  6. I need to borrow $5,000 for a medical bill. Where can I find low interest personal loans?LightStream usually first
  7. As a borrower with near-prime credit, which online lenders are most competitive for personal loans under $20,000 today?Upgrade almost always first
  8. which debt consolidation service works for me?LightStream almost always first

Who AI mentions first

LightStream listed firstUpgrade listed first
  1. JunLightStream listed first: 75%Upgrade listed first: 25%
  2. JulLightStream listed first: 79%Upgrade listed first: 21%
  3. AugLightStream listed first: 73%Upgrade listed first: 27%
  4. SepLightStream listed first: 76%Upgrade listed first: 24%
  • ChatGPT SearchLightStream listed first: 79%Upgrade listed first: 21%
  • Google AI ModeLightStream listed first: 70%Upgrade listed first: 30%

Sources cited in the comparisons

LightStream favouredNeither favouredUpgrade favoured

Also named alongside LightStream and Upgrade

  1. SoFi95%
  2. Upstart54%
  3. LendingClub26%
  4. Discover19%
  5. Avant17%
  6. Happen Bank16%
  7. Wells Fargo16%
  8. PenFed Credit Union14%
  9. Navy Federal Credit Union13%
  10. Universal Credit12%
  11. Prosper12%
  12. Best Egg11%

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