What AI assistants actually recommend when buyers ask about crm for solopreneurs — measured on a rolling 4-week window across 5 engines, published as open data.
Updated 2026-09-17 · 72 sampled answers · rolling 4-week window · methodology
Rankings are measured from sampled AI answers — never editorial, never paid. Orbator builds AI-visibility tooling; when Orbator itself appears in any category, it is measured by the same rules as everyone else.
Measured by Orbatormethodology owner Henrik Tellewindow ends Sep 17, 2026
Sample: 72 AI answers · Window: Aug 20, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026 (4-week rolling) · trend vs prior 4 weeks (32 answers)
Samples by engine: GEMINI 16 (last run Aug 28, 2026) · CHATGPT 16 (last run Aug 28, 2026) · CLAUDE 16 (last run Aug 29, 2026) · PERPLEXITY 16 (last run Aug 28, 2026 — stalest) · GROK 8 (last run Aug 28, 2026)
How these numbers are made: sampling design · prompt provenance · what counts as a mention · what we cannot see
On the record: This ranking is frozen as a dated snapshot every day. View this category's history to see what entered and left the ranking and when, or read what the engines actually said on a given day.
Across 72 sampled AI answers from 5 engines, Zoho is recommended most often — appearing in 59.7% of recommendations, followed by Bigin (55.6%) and HubSpot CRM (51.4%).
This is a measurement of share of voice across 5 AI engines — not an editorial pick. See the full ranking below.
Orbator asked Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Grok buyer questions about crm for solopreneurs and sampled 72 answers between Aug 20, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026. Recommendation share counts the answers that recommended or listed a product, so a passing mention or a warning adds nothing to it. A category publishes once it holds at least 20 independently sampled answers in the window. Read the full methodology or download this ranking as CSV.
| # | Product | Share | Trend | Engines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | zoho.com Best for: AI recommends Zoho most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (100% of those answers) | 59.7% 95% CI 48.2–70.3% 43 mentions · avg pos 6 first pick 14% | — | GROK 87.5%GEMINI 87.5%CHATGPT 37.5%CLAUDE 56.3%PERPLEXITY 43.8% | Claim |
| 2 | bigin.com Best for: AI recommends Bigin most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (100% of those answers) | 55.6% 95% CI 44.1–66.5% 40 mentions · avg pos 5.4 first pick 17.5% | — | GROK 75%GEMINI 75%CHATGPT 37.5%CLAUDE 43.8%PERPLEXITY 56.3% | Claim |
| 3 | hubspot.com Best for: AI recommends HubSpot CRM most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (100% of those answers) | 51.4% 95% CI 40.1–62.6% 37 mentions · avg pos 4.2 first pick 16.2% | — | GROK 87.5%GEMINI 75%CHATGPT 37.5%CLAUDE 18.8%PERPLEXITY 56.3% | Claim |
| 4 | pipedrive.com Best for: AI recommends Pipedrive most when buyers ask “best CRM for solopreneurs and one-person businesses” (100% of those answers) | 44.4% 95% CI 33.5–55.9% 32 mentions · avg pos 5.1 first pick 6.3% | — | GROK 75%GEMINI 68.8%CHATGPT 31.3%CLAUDE 31.3%PERPLEXITY 31.3% | Claim |
| 5 | lessannoyingcrm.com Best for: AI recommends Less Annoying CRM most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (100% of those answers) | 43.1% 95% CI 32.3–54.6% 31 mentions · avg pos 4.3 first pick 29% | — | GROK 75%GEMINI 43.8%CHATGPT 43.8%CLAUDE 18.8%PERPLEXITY 50% | Claim |
| 6 | folk.app Best for: AI recommends Folk most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (88.9% of those answers) | 40.3% 95% CI 29.7–51.8% 29 mentions · avg pos 5.5 first pick 6.9% | — | GROK 50%GEMINI 31.3%CHATGPT 50%CLAUDE 50%PERPLEXITY 25% | Claim |
| 7 | streak.com Best for: AI recommends Streak most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (66.7% of those answers) | 40.3% 95% CI 29.7–51.8% 29 mentions · avg pos 8.7 first pick 3.4% | — | GROK 75%GEMINI 31.3%CLAUDE 75%PERPLEXITY 37.5% | Claim |
| 8 | capsulecrm.com Best for: AI recommends Capsule most when buyers ask “minimal CRM alternatives for solo operators who find mainstream tools overwhelming” (77.8% of those answers) | 36.1% 95% CI 26–47.6% 26 mentions · avg pos 7.1 first pick 11.5% | — | GROK 75%GEMINI 37.5%CHATGPT 6.3%CLAUDE 31.3%PERPLEXITY 50% | Claim |
| 9 | notion.so Best for: AI recommends Notion most when buyers ask “what should a solopreneur use to manage client pipeline without a full CRM” (100% of those answers) | 36.1% 95% CI 26–47.6% 26 mentions · avg pos 7.3 first pick 11.5% | — | GROK 75%GEMINI 43.8%CHATGPT 18.8%CLAUDE 31.3%PERPLEXITY 31.3% | Claim |
| 10 | sheets.google.com Best for: AI recommends Google Sheets most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (55.6% of those answers) | 18.1% 95% CI 10.9–28.5% 13 mentions · avg pos 6.7 first pick 15.4% | — | GROK 50%GEMINI 12.5%CHATGPT 18.8%CLAUDE 12.5%PERPLEXITY 12.5% | Claim |
| 11 | plutio.com Best for: AI recommends Plutio most when buyers ask “best CRM for solopreneurs and one-person businesses” (66.7% of those answers) | 18.1% 95% CI 10.9–28.5% 13 mentions · avg pos 7.7 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 50%CLAUDE 12.5%PERPLEXITY 18.8% | Claim |
| 12 | airtable.com Best for: AI recommends Airtable most when buyers ask “what should a solopreneur use to manage client pipeline without a full CRM” (66.7% of those answers) | 18.1% 95% CI 10.9–28.5% 13 mentions · avg pos 9.7 first pick 0% | — | GROK 50%GEMINI 12.5%CHATGPT 18.8%CLAUDE 18.8%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 13 | onepagecrm.com Best for: AI recommends OnePageCRM most when buyers ask “top simple CRMs for freelancers and consultants managing client relationships alone” (55.6% of those answers) | 16.7% 95% CI 9.8–26.9% 12 mentions · avg pos 5.8 first pick 0% | — | GROK 12.5%GEMINI 37.5%CHATGPT 12.5%CLAUDE 6.3%PERPLEXITY 12.5% | Claim |
| 14 | honeybook.com Best for: AI recommends HoneyBook most when buyers ask “top simple CRMs for freelancers and consultants managing client relationships alone” (55.6% of those answers) | 15.3% 95% CI 8.8–25.3% 11 mentions · avg pos 9.3 first pick 9.1% | — | GROK 25%GEMINI 43.8%PERPLEXITY 12.5% | Claim |
| 15 | Bonsai Best for: AI recommends Bonsai most when buyers ask “top simple CRMs for freelancers and consultants managing client relationships alone” (66.7% of those answers) | 11.1% 95% CI 5.7–20.4% 8 mentions · avg pos 9.6 first pick 0% | — | GROK 25%GEMINI 18.8%CHATGPT 6.3%PERPLEXITY 12.5% | Claim |
| 16 | Salesforce Best for: AI recommends Salesforce most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (88.9% of those answers) | 9.7% 95% CI 4.8–18.7% 7 mentions · avg pos 10.7 first pick 0% | — | GROK 37.5%GEMINI 6.3%CHATGPT 6.3%CLAUDE 6.3%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 17 | Zoho Bigin | 8.3% 95% CI 3.9–17% 6 mentions · avg pos 2.5 first pick 0% | — | CLAUDE 31.3%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 18 | Excel Best for: AI recommends Excel most when buyers ask “how do I keep track of leads and follow-ups when I run a business alone” (33.3% of those answers) | 8.3% 95% CI 3.9–17% 6 mentions · avg pos 4.3 first pick 33.3% | — | GROK 12.5%GEMINI 18.8%CLAUDE 12.5% | Claim |
| 19 | outlook.com Best for: AI recommends Outlook most when buyers ask “best lightweight contact and deal tracking tool for solo business owners” (55.6% of those answers) | 8.3% 95% CI 3.9–17% 6 mentions · avg pos 7.3 first pick 0% | — | GROK 50%CLAUDE 6.3%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 20 | attio.com Best for: AI recommends Attio most when buyers ask “top simple CRMs for freelancers and consultants managing client relationships alone” (44.4% of those answers) | 8.3% 95% CI 3.9–17% 6 mentions · avg pos 8.8 first pick 0% | — | GROK 12.5%GEMINI 6.3%CHATGPT 25% | Claim |
| 21 | forbes.com Best for: AI recommends Forbes most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (66.7% of those answers) | 6.9% 95% CI 3–15.2% 5 mentions · avg pos 2.5 first pick 20% | — | CLAUDE 12.5%PERPLEXITY 18.8% | Claim |
| 22 | trello.com Best for: AI recommends Trello most when buyers ask “what should a solopreneur use to manage client pipeline without a full CRM” (33.3% of those answers) | 6.9% 95% CI 3–15.2% 5 mentions · avg pos 3 first pick 20% | — | GEMINI 12.5%CLAUDE 18.8% | Claim |
| 23 | bigcontacts.com Best for: AI recommends BIGContacts most when buyers ask “CRM for solopreneurs vs small-team CRM — which features are actually needed” (55.6% of those answers) | 6.9% 95% CI 3–15.2% 5 mentions · avg pos 8.3 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 25%CLAUDE 6.3% | Claim |
| 24 | withmoxie.com Best for: AI recommends Moxie most when buyers ask “CRM for solopreneurs vs small-team CRM — which features are actually needed” (55.6% of those answers) | 6.9% 95% CI 3–15.2% 5 mentions · avg pos 9.2 first pick 0% | — | GROK 12.5%GEMINI 18.8%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 25 | make.com Best for: AI recommends Make most when buyers ask “what should a solopreneur use to manage client pipeline without a full CRM” (33.3% of those answers) | 6.9% 95% CI 3–15.2% 5 mentions · avg pos 14.6 first pick 0% | — | GROK 25%GEMINI 12.5%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 26 | techradar.com | 5.6% 95% CI 2.2–13.4% 4 mentions · avg pos 3.5 first pick 0% | — | CHATGPT 25% | Claim |
| 27 | close.com Best for: AI recommends Close most when buyers ask “what should a solopreneur use to manage client pipeline without a full CRM” (33.3% of those answers) | 5.6% 95% CI 2.2–13.4% 4 mentions · avg pos 10.5 first pick 25% | — | GROK 12.5%GEMINI 12.5%CLAUDE 6.3% | Claim |
| 28 | monday.com Best for: AI recommends Monday most when buyers ask “top simple CRMs for freelancers and consultants managing client relationships alone” (55.6% of those answers) | 5.6% 95% CI 2.2–13.4% 4 mentions · avg pos 11 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 25% | Claim |
| 29 | calendly.com Best for: AI recommends Calendly most when buyers ask “how do I keep track of leads and follow-ups when I run a business alone” (33.3% of those answers) | 5.6% 95% CI 2.2–13.4% 4 mentions · avg pos 11.5 first pick 25% | — | GROK 25%CLAUDE 6.3%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 30 | Notion CRM Best for: AI recommends Notion CRM most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (33.3% of those answers) | 5.6% 95% CI 2.2–13.4% 4 mentions · avg pos 11.7 first pick 0% | — | GROK 12.5%GEMINI 12.5%CLAUDE 6.3% | Claim |
| 31 | calendar.google.com | 5.6% 95% CI 2.2–13.4% 4 mentions · avg pos 13.8 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 12.5%CLAUDE 12.5% | Claim |
| 32 | copper.com Best for: AI recommends Copper most when buyers ask “top simple CRMs for freelancers and consultants managing client relationships alone” (33.3% of those answers) | 4.2% 95% CI 1.4–11.5% 3 mentions · avg pos 2 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 6.3%CLAUDE 12.5% | Claim |
| 33 | engagebay.com | 4.2% 95% CI 1.4–11.5% 3 mentions · avg pos 6.7 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 18.8% | Claim |
| 34 | todoist.com | 4.2% 95% CI 1.4–11.5% 3 mentions · avg pos 7.3 first pick 33.3% | — | CLAUDE 18.8% | Claim |
| 35 | dubsado.com | 4.2% 95% CI 1.4–11.5% 3 mentions · avg pos 9.3 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 18.8% | Claim |
| 36 | freshsales.com | 4.2% 95% CI 1.4–11.5% 3 mentions · avg pos 14 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 18.8% | Claim |
| 37 | microsoft.com | 2.8% 95% CI 0.8–9.6% 2 mentions · avg pos 5.5 first pick 0% | — | CHATGPT 6.3%PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 38 | nutshell.com Best for: AI recommends Nutshell most when buyers ask “CRM for solopreneurs vs small-team CRM — which features are actually needed” (44.4% of those answers) | 2.8% 95% CI 0.8–9.6% 2 mentions · avg pos 5.5 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 12.5% | Claim |
| 39 | breakcold.com Best for: AI recommends BreakCold most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (44.4% of those answers) | 2.8% 95% CI 0.8–9.6% 2 mentions · avg pos 7.5 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 12.5% | Claim |
| 40 | bitrix24.com | 2.8% 95% CI 0.8–9.6% 2 mentions · avg pos 9.5 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 12.5% | Claim |
| 41 | Baseqore | 2.8% 95% CI 0.8–9.6% 2 mentions · avg pos 10 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 12.5% | Claim |
| 42 | Ungrind | 2.8% 95% CI 0.8–9.6% 2 mentions · avg pos 12 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 12.5% | Claim |
| 43 | Bloom | 2.8% 95% CI 0.8–9.6% 2 mentions · avg pos 13 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 12.5% | Claim |
| 44 | stripe.com | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 1 first pick 100% | — | PERPLEXITY 6.3% | Claim |
| 45 | agiled.app Best for: AI recommends Agiled most when buyers ask “top simple CRMs for freelancers and consultants managing client relationships alone” (44.4% of those answers) | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 5 first pick 0% | — | CHATGPT 6.3% | Claim |
| 46 | clickup.com | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 6 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 6.3% | Claim |
| 47 | addtocrm.com Best for: AI recommends AddToCRM most when buyers ask “alternatives to feature-heavy CRM platforms for solopreneurs who need something simple” (55.6% of those answers) | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 7 first pick 0% | — | GROK 12.5% | Claim |
| 48 | asana.com | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 7 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 6.3% | Claim |
| 49 | Bonsai CRM | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 9 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 6.3% | Claim |
| 50 | insightly.com | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 9 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 6.3% | Claim |
| 51 | capacity.com | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 19 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 6.3% | Claim |
| 52 | wperp.com Best for: AI recommends Jetpack CRM most when buyers ask “CRM for solopreneurs vs small-team CRM — which features are actually needed” (44.4% of those answers) | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 20 first pick 0% | — | GEMINI 6.3% | Claim |
| 53 | pcmag.com | 1.4% 95% CI 0.2–7.5% 1 mentions · avg pos 24 first pick 0% | — | GROK 12.5% | Claim |
Reading the numbers: Share is a point estimate on 72 sampled answers, so each row also shows its 95% CI — the Wilson score interval around that share. When two products' intervals overlap, the gap between them isn't statistically meaningful at this sample size. First pick is the share of a product's recommending answers where it was named first, which separates “always mentioned” from “usually the top recommendation”. Full methodology.
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Across 72 sampled AI answers from 5 engines (Aug 20, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026), Zoho is recommended most often for crm for solopreneurs, appearing in 59.7% of recommendations, followed by Bigin (55.6%). This is a measurement of what AI assistants recommend, not an editorial verdict.
ChatGPT recommends Folk most often for crm for solopreneurs. It appears as a recommendation in 50% of ChatGPT's sampled answers in this window (Aug 20, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026). Other engines answer differently. The per-engine breakdown in the ranking shows each one.
Orbator samples AI answers to buyer questions across 5 engines and counts how often each product is recommended. No product pays for placement. The crm for solopreneurs ranking is based on 72 answers in the current 4-week window (Aug 20, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026). Full methodology is published at https://www.orbator.io/ai-index/methodology.
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| Pricing | Team: $20 a month (free tier available) ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | Starter: $29 a month ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | Standard: $5 a month (free tier available) ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | — | — |
| Features | Automations ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | Client portal ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | Custom Fields ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | cloud storage ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | Online meetings ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 |
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| Integrations | Claude ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | Flodesk ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | Slack ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 | — | Slack ↗ sourceverified Sep 5, 2026 |
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