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Brand report · July 2026

Samsara Samsara: AI Visibility Report

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When buyers ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini about route planning & optimization, Samsara ranks #12 of 15, a Visibility Score of 8 in Route Planning & Optimization .

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 Samsara

Shows up in roundups; never the first name anyone hears.

Where it wins. Samsara lands an 18% mention rate in 'Top tools in 2026' prompts, which keeps it visible in broad discovery queries where buyers are still assembling a shortlist.

Where it loses. A first-pick rate of 0% means no AI model defaults to Samsara as the obvious answer, and it disappears entirely when buyers ask about small teams, budget alternatives, or a single recommendation, which are the moments closest to a purchase decision.

AI-generated analysis of the July 2026 measurements.

Positioning

How Samsara positions itself vs how AI ranks it

The pitch

"The leading fleet management and safety platform"

What AI actually says

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

Route Planning & Optimization · #12 of 15

8 / 100 first snapshot (July 2026)
18%
mention rate (72 answers)
7
avg. position
0%
first pick
3%
share of voice
First snapshot: July 2026. The trend line appears with the second monthly measurement; no modeled history.
ChatGPT
5
Claude
10
Gemini
9
Prompt themes Samsara would want to own

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

Gaps Startup & small team · If you could pick one · Budget & alternatives

Most co-mentioned competitors
OptimoRoute
85%
Route4Me
69%
Onfleet
69%
Circuit
69%
Routific
54%
Verizon Connect
38%

Share of Samsara'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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