AI LEADERBOARD · US market
Which CRM does AI recommend for startups?
We asked Gemini, with live web search, the 4 questions a buyer in the US asks before choosing CRM for startups. Below is who it recommended, how often, and how high.
| # | Brand | Recommended in | Avg. position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HubSpot CRM | 4 of 4 | 1 |
| 2 | Pipedrive | 4 of 4 | 2.5 |
| 3 | Attio | 3 of 4 | 3.3 |
| 4 | Close | 3 of 4 | 5 |
| 5 | Freshsales | 3 of 4 | 5.7 |
| 6 | Streak | 3 of 4 | 6.3 |
| 7 | Monday Sales CRM | 2 of 4 | 6.5 |
| 8 | Salesforce Starter Suite | 2 of 4 | 7.5 |
| 9 | Bigin by Zoho | 1 of 4 | 2 |
| 10 | Zoho CRM | 1 of 4 | 3 |
| 11 | Zoho CRM / Bigin by Zoho | 1 of 4 | 3 |
| 12 | Folk | 1 of 4 | 6 |
The questions we asked
What are the best CRM software for startups in the US? Give a ranked list, one line per option.
Top picks: HubSpot CRM Pipedrive Zoho CRM Attio Close
I'm looking for CRM software for startups in the US. Which 5 would you recommend and why? Use a numbered list.
Top picks: HubSpot CRM Attio Pipedrive Close Streak
What is the best CRM software for startups for a small business on a budget in the US? Give a numbered list of your top picks.
Top picks: HubSpot CRM Bigin by Zoho Pipedrive Freshsales Streak
Which CRM software for startups do reviewers and experts recommend most in the US? Give a numbered list.
Top picks: HubSpot CRM Pipedrive Zoho CRM / Bigin by Zoho Attio Freshsales
Sources AI cited
- salesflare.comcited in 1 answer
- saasguardreview.comcited in 1 answer
- forbes.comcited in 1 answer
- youtube.comcited in 1 answer
- reddit.comcited in 1 answer
- pcmag.comcited in 1 answer
- g2.comcited in 1 answer
- expertmarket.comcited in 1 answer
How this ranking works
Each week we ask Gemini 4 buyer questions through the official API with Google Search grounding on. We read the numbered list in every answer and count how many answers name each brand and at which position. Brands are ranked by number of answers first, then by average position. It is one engine and one run per week, so treat it as a snapshot: answers change with time, wording and the person asking.
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