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Brand report · September 2026When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about pool service management, Microsoft Entra ID ranks #9 of 15, a Visibility Score of 6 in Pool Service Management (and appears in 25 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.
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Where it wins. Physical Therapy Practice is the ceiling, with a mention rate of 8% and a score of 7.1, making it the only vertical where Entra ID approaches relevance. Trucking and Carrier Management is the one category where first-pick rate nudges to 6%.
Where it loses. Across all 23 verticals, the AI models consistently surface Entra ID only when filling out an enterprise context slot, never when buyers ask for best overall, use-case fit, or budget-conscious options. In verticals like Legal Practice Management and Salon and Spa, scores fall to 2.8 and 3.2, signaling the models treat these categories as so misaligned that Entra ID barely registers at all.
AI-generated analysis of the September 2026 measurements.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
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Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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).
Share of each theme's answers that mention Microsoft Entra ID. Hover a row for the exact prompt. Compare shapes on the head-to-head page.
Gaps Best overall · Use-case fit · Top tools in 2026 · Startup & small team · Feature-led ask · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives
Share of Microsoft Entra ID's mentions where the AI models name this brand in the same answer. That is the real competitive set in the AI channel.
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