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Brand report · September 2026

MateCat MateCat: AI Visibility Report

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When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about translation & localization, MateCat ranks #15 of 15, a Visibility Score of 6 in Translation & Localization .

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 MateCat

Dead last in Translation, invisible everywhere else.

Where it wins. MateCat does surface in Translation & Localization conversations, specifically when buyers frame the question around startups or small teams. A 6.9% mention rate means it clears the floor of AI awareness in that context.

Where it loses. At rank 15 of 15 with a 1.4% first-pick rate, the models treat MateCat as filler when listing options, not a recommendation. Seven prompt themes including Best overall, Enterprise pick, and Top tools in 2026 return no MateCat presence at all, leaving it with essentially one narrow foothold and no path to a buying conversation.

AI-generated analysis of the September 2026 measurements.

Translation & Localization · #15 of 15

6 / 100 flat vs last month
7%
mention rate (72 answers)
2
avg. position
1%
first pick
1%
share of voice
6.1Aug 2026Aug 2026: 6.16.1Sep 2026Sep 2026: 6.1
ChatGPT
8
Claude
0
Gemini
10

How the models portray MateCat

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).

60% 40%
endorsed · 95% band 23–88% listed caveated graded across 5 mentions in Translation & Localization answers
Prompt themes MateCat would want to own

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

Startup & small team
5/9 · #1×1

Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Enterprise pick · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives

Most co-mentioned competitors

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

Phrase
100%
Smartcat
100%
Crowdin
80%
OmegaT
40%
XTRF
20%
Lokalise
20%

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

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