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Brand report · September 2026

CatalogIt CatalogIt: AI Visibility Report

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When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about museum & cultural institution, CatalogIt ranks #6 of 15, a Visibility Score of 22 in Museum & Cultural Institution .

These rankings are measured from what the three models know from training, not a live web search. The live-web grounded surface is rolling out across the index. Methodology.

How AI sees CatalogIt

One arena, one ranking, and it's not close to the top.

Where it wins. CatalogIt gets mentioned in nearly 29% of museum software queries, which is real reach for a niche field. The 'Best overall' prompt theme is where it earns its spot, signaling that AI models treat it as a credible generalist pick among institutional cataloging tools.

Where it loses. A first-pick rate of just 8% means PastPerfect, Veevart, and Blackbaud Altru are clearing the room before CatalogIt gets chosen. It is also completely absent from the enterprise, trend-focused, and budget-comparison conversations that buyers increasingly use to shortlist.

AI-generated analysis of the September 2026 measurements.

Museum & Cultural Institution · #6 of 15

22 / 100 first snapshot (September 2026)
29%
mention rate (72 answers)
4
avg. position
8%
first pick
5%
share of voice
First snapshot: September 2026. The trend line appears with the second monthly measurement; no modeled history.
ChatGPT
22
Claude
0
Gemini
44

One of the index's bigger model splits: see where the models disagree →

How the models portray CatalogIt

Being named is not the same as being recommended. Each mention is graded endorsed (a strong pick), listed (a neutral option), or caveated (named with a reservation).

67% 14% 19%
endorsed · 95% band 45–83% listed caveated graded across 21 mentions in Museum & Cultural Institution answers
Prompt themes CatalogIt would want to own

Share of each theme's answers that mention CatalogIt. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.

Best overall
6/9 · #1×1
Startup & small team
6/9 · #1×4
If you could pick one
3/9 · #1×1

Gaps Top tools in 2026 · Enterprise pick · Budget & alternatives

Most co-mentioned competitors

Share of CatalogIt's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.

PastPerfect
81%
Veevart
48%
Blackbaud Altru
48%
Axiell
43%
CollectiveAccess
33%
Artwork Archive
29%

Scores are measured from real AI answers, refreshed monthly. Methodology.

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