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Brand report · July 2026

Close Close: AI Visibility Report

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When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about crm, Close ranks #4 of 15, a Visibility Score of 25 in CRM (and appears in 2 categories of the index).

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 Close

Solid mid-tier CRM presence; nearly invisible in outbound.

Where it wins. In CRM, Close lands rank 4 with a 36% mention rate, holding ground against established names on broad 'best overall' queries. That is the one context where AI models treat it as a legitimate option.

Where it loses. In Sales Engagement, an 11% mention rate and rank 12 of 15 signal near-invisibility, and Close is absent from four of the highest-intent prompt themes including 'If you could pick one' and 'Feature-led ask.' It also earns zero first-pick selections across both categories.

AI-generated analysis of the July 2026 measurements.

On message

How Close positions itself vs how AI ranks it

Close claims CRM and the models back it: #4 of 15 there.

The pitch

"The CRM That Does the Work"

Positions in CRM
What AI actually says
Strongest #4 · CRM
In CRM #4 of 15, claim holds

Homepage self-messaging · July 2026 ranking · the biggest gaps across the index →

CRM · #4 of 15

25 / 100 first snapshot (July 2026)
36%
mention rate (72 answers)
4
avg. position
0%
first pick
7%
share of voice
First snapshot: July 2026. The trend line appears with the second monthly measurement; no modeled history.
ChatGPT
36
Claude
19
Gemini
19
Prompt themes Close would want to own

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

Gaps Enterprise pick · Budget & alternatives

Most co-mentioned competitors
HubSpot
100%
Pipedrive
100%
Salesforce
81%
Attio
50%
Zoho CRM
19%
Freshsales
12%

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

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

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